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Destinations: Archaeology in Big Bend NP
Thousands of archeological sites within the park hold remnants of the material remains of 10,000 years of Native American occupation of the Big Bend.

Destinations: Bald Eagle Nesting Areas Protected in Voyageurs
Voyageurs temporarily closes land areas near active bald eagle nests to help ensure the eagles' reproductive success and continued recovery.

Adventure Topics: Best Season Ticket Deals In Tahoe; Destinations; Fall Colors In California?; Outfitters; Volunteer;

Gain New Skills ( more skills articles )

Birds & Wildlife: Shorebirds
Shorebirds are small, beautiful birds that live near wetlands, particularly coastal wetlands.

Ice Climbing: Roped Climbing: Belaying on Ice
As in other forms of roped climbing, ice climbers may use running belays or fixed belays. They also have the use of boot/ice-screw belay techniques.

Skills Topics: Backpack; Birds & Wildlife; DayHike; Glacier Travel; Ice Climbing; Mountain Bike; Mountaineering Basics; Snow Climbing; Winter Camping; Women;

Learn About Health ( more health articles )

Prevention: Avoid Poisonous Snakes
You can avoid poisonous snakes if you are familiar with their appearance and natural behavior. Never handle a snake unless you are an expert.

Emergencies: High Altitude Disorders
Acute mountain sickness can begin as a nuisance, but its presence indicates that the sufferer is on the edge of becoming much more severely ill.

Health Topics: Animals & Plants; Emergencies; First Aid; Prevention; Women;

Meals ( more meals articles )

Tips and Techniques: Step-by-Step Food Drying
There is something satisfying and miraculous about the metamorphosis involved in food drying.

Tips and Techniques: Food Security- All Creatures Great and Small
In bearcountry, secure all food, including freeze-dried and canned foods, beverages, and odorous items such as soap, toothpaste, and sunscreen.

Meals Topics: Tips and Techniques;

Get to Know Your Gear ( more gear articles )

Boots: Which Boots to Buy?
A good fit is more important than anything else, with boots. Badly fitting footwear means blisters and sore feet, regardless of the quality.

Compass: How to Use a Compass
I am hiking toward a visible mountain, but it is getting dark and I'm afraid I'll lose sight of the mountain. How do I make sure I get there?

Gear Topics: Apparel; Backpack; Boots; Carabiners; Compass; Do Soft Shells Come in Cornflower Blue?; Gear Intro; Harnesses; Ice Ax; Parabolic Skis; Single vs. Double Wall Tents!; Sleeping Bag; Tent; Women;

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