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How to avoid and treat tick bites in the wild

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Use these tips to prevent tick bites and, in the event you suffer a bite, avoid serious illnesses like Lyme disease.

How much do you know about purifying water in the wild?

By Aaron Derr

Use this quiz to test your knowledge of purifying water in the wild.

How to purify water in the wild

By Aaron Derr

Before you pack for your next trek, read this to determine the right water purification method in the wild.

Build strength using your backpack and this resistance-training plan

By Scouting magazine

Use your backpack as resistance to help build strength for summer adventures ahead.

Cardio Crunch - Lower Your Blood Pressure

Seven natural ways to deflate high blood pressure

By Aaron Derr

Use these strategies to help you naturally lower your blood pressure.

Eight tips for fighting back against ‘sitting disease’

By Scouting magazine

Is your chair killing you? Take these steps to fight back against a sedentary lifestyle.

How to alleviate or, better yet, avoid an encounter with poison ivy

By Scouting magazine

During a hike, you notice the beginnings of a nasty, bumpy rash — you suspect it could be from poison ivy. What should you do?

Get fit quick with high-intensity interval training

By Scouting magazine

HIIT the fat-burn button with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).

Keep your cool using these stress-busting techniques

By Aaron Derr

Don’t let stress get you down. Take these proactive steps to help reduce and manage the stressors in your life.

Ten reasons why your Scouts and Venturers should try stand-up paddleboarding

By Scouting magazine

Get your troop or crew started with a new water activity: stand-up paddleboarding. This list breaks down what’s so great about this versatile water sport.