Quick Answer: Tick bites itch because of chemicals in tick saliva that trigger an immune response. This is normal and not a sign of Lyme disease. The itch usually lasts a few days to two weeks. Relieve it with hydrocortisone cream, baking soda paste, or activated charcoal poultice. It’s bad enough to get a tick
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According to the CDC, the best way to remove a tick once it’s bitten is with fine-pointed tweezers. The pointy tip allows you to grasp a tick close to its head. You then pull upwards in a slow, steady motion. When done correctly, the tick will come out without regurgitating its body contents into the
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It used to be that people went camping to get outdoors and connect with nature. Now, camping is becoming increasingly popular, especially as a way to have a cheap vacation. As a result, you’ll encounter a lot more bad camping etiquette at campgrounds. Read more about tricky camping situations below: Complete Guide to Camping in
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If you want your kids to be able to play outdoors even when it’s raining, they will absolutely need rain pants (it’s kind of pointless to have a rain jacket if you don’t also have pants!). I have two daughters and they’ve had lots of rain pants over the years. Here’s my insight on the
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Recently there has been a lot of debate about whether you actually need hiking boots. Some “experts” say that hiking boots are overhyped and that lightweight trail running shoes are better. And then there are all those people who successfully hike in sneakers.
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Hiking has gotten a lot more popular over the past decade. As a result, there are a lot of “gear snobs” who will insist that you need special gear to hike. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that many of these “experts” recommending expensive gear are getting paid by the same companies who make that
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