Outdoor Skills

How to avoid the presence of ticks in your home after hiking? After a hiking adventure in a wooded or overgrown area, there is a chance that you may have brought home some ticks on your clothing or body. It is important to take steps to prevent these ticks from reproducing and becoming a pest […]

Recommendations for Summer Hiking Summer is the ideal time to get out and explore nature through hiking. However, weather conditions can be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions.  Let’s take a look at some important recommendations you should consider before going out hiking during the summer. Check temperatures Before going for a walk, […]

How to prevent ticks when hiking? If you are passionate about nature and enjoy hiking, you should be aware that ticks are a potential danger when walking in wooded areas or areas with tall vegetation, especially in the spring-summer season.  These tiny parasites feed on the blood of animals, including humans, and can transmit dangerous […]

Winter Storm Safety: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe and Warm By Milavetz Law Winter storms arise when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees, and strong, gusting winds are present to draw moisture from bodies of water to create clouds. As the moisture returns to the ground, the cold temperature it […]

5 Types of Trails during the winter By Luisana Mendez With the arrival of winter many things change. One of them is the use of the trails in the different parks of Minnesota. When I started Winter Hiking I was completely unaware of this. I ventured into a park following a digital map and then […]

10 Tips for Developing a Greater Cold Tolerance By Luisana Mendez I came to Minnesota in the middle winter of 2018 with zero tolerance for cold. It was a drastic change and a great experience. Seeing the snow for the first time gave me great excitement. Learning to dress correctly was a huge challenge. However, […]

Winter Hiking: possible, safe and fun By Luisana Mendez Winter came quickly, but that doesn’t mean we should stay indoors. Hiking is an activity for all seasons of the year. Do not be overwhelmed by low temperatures or lack of sunlight and remember that we are not alone in this. I am not the most […]