Outdoor Safety

Exploring outdoors can be an exciting adventure and it is always important to plan ahead to stay safe! Check out these tips before your next exploration.

Activities and Events for Kids

Fun things for kids to do outdoors.

Air Quality Days

What causes an Air Quality Advisory, and what to do during one.

Canoe Safety Tips

Before you go canoeing this summer, there are some important things you should know to keep yourself safe.

Everything You Need to Know About Ice Fishing

No need to stay inside during the long winter months.

Global Warming is Hot Stuff!

Global warming is a hot topic (no pun intended). The Earth is warming up.

Is it Ozone Damage?

Did you know that milkweed can indicate ozone pollution?

Jeepers, creepers, how do you protect your peepers?

Keep your eyes safe from the sun!

Reading a Compass and Orienteering

How to get around using a compass.

Woman with suntan lotion in a sun pattern on shoulder

Safe Sun

Protect yourself from skin cancer!

Three sisters gathered around a campfire with water in the background

Smokey Bear's Seven Campfire Safety Tips

Keep your campsite safe with these hot tips from Smokey Bear.

Snowmobiling Safety Tips

How to stay safe while riding a snowmobile.

Sun Fun

The sun is out! You probably want to click off the TV and head outside for some fun.

Ticks

You're likely to encounter these almost anytime of year while exploring outdoors. Learn the do's and don'ts with ticks.

Turkey Hunting

Tips and tricks to help you when hunting this holiday favorite.

Warning! The rays of the sun can be harmful!

How much is too much sun?

What is Ozone?

Learn about the ozone layer, and what happens when it's damaged.