Rec+Safe — Recreation Safety

Theme of the Month — September

Hiking & Backcountry

Cool air, low bugs, big views — and hunting seasons underway.

  • Carry the Ten Essentials: navigation, sun protection, insulation, light, first aid, fire, repair kit, extra food, extra water, shelter.
  • Set a turnaround time and stick to it. Darkness arrives noticeably earlier every week this month.
  • Leave a trip plan with a route, a return time and a call-if-overdue instruction.
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Alternate Activity

Not into Hiking & Backcountry? Try Mushroom foraging instead — Peak fall fungi season in many temperate regions — slower-paced, closer to the trailhead.

A Year of Recreation Safety

JAN Snow, Ice & Avalanche FEB Trip Planning & Navigation MAR Fishing APR Paddling: Kayak, Canoe & SUP MAY Boating JUN Camping JUL Swimming & Drowning Prevention AUG Hunting Safety (Firearm & Bow) SEP Hiking & Backcountry OCT 4×4 & Roadside Recovery NOV Skiing & Snowboarding DEC CPR & First Aid

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