Should You Surf With Contact Lenses
Approximately 75% of adult Americans use vision correction of some kind. Most wear glasses, but about a tenth of the population wears contact lenses. As …
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Should You Wear Ear Plugs Surfing?
There are a lot of surfers who don’t wear ear plugs. There is also a population of surfers who feel strongly about wearing ear plugs …
Are SurfEars 3.0 Worth It?
SurfEars were designed for one simple purpose: to keep water out and let sound in. The latest edition of these ingenious little earplugs, the SurfEars …
Do Coyotes Attack Humans?
Do coyotes attack humans, are they dangerous, do they hunt in packs, and what do coyotes eat? Keep reading to find answers to these questions …
What To Do If You See A Coyote While Hiking
Coyote attacks are nowhere near as common as brown bear and black bear attacks, and as a hiker, you should be warier of snakes, scorpions, …
What Are The Fire Warning Levels?
The National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) is used to estimate the risk of fire in a given area. It helps fire managers to determine …
What Does A Bear Den Look Like?
Life isn’t a fairy-tale. If you stumble upon a bear den, you’re not going to find porridge cooked to varying temperatures and a family of …
What To Do If You’re Bitten By A Rattlesnake While Hiking Alone?
There are approximately 30 species of venomous snakes in the United States and most of these are rattlesnakes (others include coral snakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths). …
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Do Bears Eat Humans?
Bears attack humans. There’s no getting away from that. They have also been known to eat humans. We are not a primary source of food …
Can Grizzly Bears Climb Trees?
There are so many myths and misconceptions concerning grizzly bears that it’s hard to remember whether you’re supposed to make yourself big, play dead, or …
How Long Do Bears Hibernate?
Animals use hibernation as a way of conserving energy. It’s often something that they do in the winter months to deal with a scarce food …
What Is Bear Spray?
Bear spray is an aerosol spray used as a deterrent. Hikers, climbers, and campers buy it to stay safe in bear country. If you’re caught …
What To Do If You See A Black Bear
If you see a black bear, your first thought might be to immediately evacuate your bowls and pray to whatever god is listening. But while …
What To Do If You See A Mountain Lion
A mountain lion, also known as a cougar, is a powerful predator that can leap 15 feet vertically, jump distances of 40 feet, and reach …
Shark Bite Capital Of The World: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
When you think of sharks, you may associate them with attacking and biting people, especially if “Jaws” is one of your favorite movies. Did you …
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Types of Life Vests To Wear Kayaking
Kayaking vests are an important part of kayaking as they keep you safe if anything were to go wrong. It is illegal to kayak without …