"Come
to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest..."
Matthew 11:28
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husband and I are blessed to live in the mountains of the lower
Idaho panhandle making dayhikes routine events. However, even if
you
live in a metropolitan area, day
hikes are usually possible (use the link to see trails that I know
of). Be sure to take plenty of water, high
energy snacks, and first aid supplies - adhesive bandages for
blisters
and cortisone spray for an occassional run-in with poisen oak or
mosquitoes.
Sun protection is a must - use SPF 15 or higher.
Avoid tick complications by doing a complete body check after the hike (I remember a hike in Wisconsin that still leaves me with the heebie jeebies). Ticks can spread Lyme disease, so please use repellant and do frequent checks. Also be alert for venemous snakes - try not to walk in brush, dry creekbeds, or among rocks. Finally, don't hike alone. Let someone know exactly where you are going and when you expect to return. Take along a pocket knife, a jacket, a trail map, a flashlight, and a whistle, just in case. Most of all - have fun! |
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