Safety

Stay safe on the trail and at camp.

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A camper closing the mesh door of a tent beside a lake at dusk

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How to Prevent Mosquito Bites While Camping

Aug 26, 2026 · 19 min read

Two campers review a map beside a closed food locker and vehicle while a bear moves in the distant background

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Bear Safety While Camping: Build a Local Plan

Aug 14, 2026 · 11 min read

A wooded campground in a mountain landscape

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Camping in a Thunderstorm: Where to Go

Aug 14, 2026 · 7 min read

A wooded campground in a mountain landscape

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How to Hang a Bear Bag—Only Where It Is Allowed

Aug 14, 2026 · 7 min read

Separate dirty-water bag, portable filter and covered clean-water bottle arranged beside a camping stove

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How to Purify Water While Camping

Aug 14, 2026 · 11 min read

A wooded campground in a mountain landscape

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How to Put Out a Campfire Completely

Aug 14, 2026 · 7 min read

A lone hiker standing on a rocky outcrop above misty forested hills

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Camping Safety 101: Everything New Campers Need to Know

Aug 9, 2026 · 6 min read