Bugs! Mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, black flies, no-see-ums, chiggers - you’re surrounded when you go outside. It’s almost - almost - enough to keep you indoors. Don’t give in though. There are all kinds of things out there to help - avoidance strategies, physical...
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Sunscreen – Essential for a Reason
If you were like me as a kid, you never put sunscreen on. I didn’t sit out to tan often and I never used baby oil when I did, but I rarely put on sunscreen. My approach was to get that first burn of the season, let that peel and then just keep getting...
365er’s 10 Essentials
Have you ever heard of the 10 hiking essentials? No? Well, don’t feel alone.
Never Give Up, Never Surrender!
I’m so tired. Not physically (because I just woke up), but mentally and emotionally, I’m exhausted. This has been such a tough year - in a series of tough years. There’s rampant political discourse, crazy inflation, insane heat, fires, and floods! How can I worry...
Let’s Talk About Ticks
Now that spring is here, I think everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. I know I have plans for more hikes now that it’s not freezing outside. Of course, we're not alone in enjoying the warmer weather. Things such as birds, wildlife, pets and oh...
Car Camping is Cool!
One of the many great things about the 365 MC group is being inspired to try new adventures. Everyone makes them all look so easy (deceptively so). How did they make that look so easy? The simple answer is preparation. Preparation can include researching your...