It could happen to anyone. In just a moment, a peaceful hike in the woods can become a serious situation when your companion has an accident or sustains an injury such as a sprain or fracture. You may be miles from the trailhead and hours from help. Would you know what to do? Treating injuries…

Recently, a study showed that Lyme disease increased 82 percent over a five-year period in Indiana. It sounds pretty bad, but that’s just 62 cases in 2009 (latest data), up from 34 in 2005. Unfortunately, ticks are a fact of life for those who love to be outdoors. In just about any wilderness setting, there…