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                      <p dir="ltr"><strong>Be aware.</strong> Be alert while on the trail, and always be on the lookout for bears. Keep an eye out for fresh tracks, scat, other signs (torn up logs, digging, fresh claw marks on trees), and carrion (carcasses) in the area.</p> <p dir="ltr">Check with individual parks to find out what kind of bears can be found in the park and if any areas are closed for bear management. Stay out of these areas!</p> Know when you are entering bear country, and know what kind of habitat may be holding...

Water-related accidents are among the most common cause of death in some of our nation’s most visited parks, forests and waterways. Many drowning victims were not trying to swim but were simply engaging in activities as innocent as wading, taking photos or playing along the stream bank. Those victims attempting to swim in swift waters overestimated their swimming ability and underestimated river currents. None of these drowning victims suspected that tragedy was about to overwhelm them. Spring and summer activities often find visitors and their children near rivers and streams, enjoying nature's serene sounds or cooling sore feet from a...

Find your favorite color and style merino wool socks and hit the trails for a great day with happy feet. You don't have to have boring utilitarian wool socks any more. In today's market you can find any style and color merino wool socks. Padded, thin, thick, arch supported, plain colors, vibrant colors, tall, short, crew, quarter and everything in between. One thing I have learned from having a sock shop... everyone has their own idea of what features the perfect hiking sock has. The thing all agree on is wool is key to comfortable feet. I have compiled a...

Find your favorite color and style merino wool socks and hit the trails for a great day with happy feet. You don't have to have boring utilitarian wool socks any more. In today's market you can find any style and color merino wool socks. Padded, thin, thick, arch supported, plain colors, vibrant colors, tall, short, crew, quarter and everything in between. One thing I have learned from having a sock shop... everyone has their own idea of what features the perfect hiking sock has. The thing all agree on is wool is key to comfortable feet. I have compiled a...

Find your favorite color and style merino wool socks and hit the trails for a great day with happy feet. You don't have to have boring utilitarian wool socks any more. In today's market you can find any style and color merino wool socks. Padded, thin, thick, arch supported, plain colors, vibrant colors, tall, short, crew, quarter and everything in between. One thing I have learned from having a sock shop... everyone has their own idea of what features the perfect hiking sock has. The thing all agree on is wool is key to comfortable feet. I have compiled a...