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Destinations: Bald Eagle Nesting Areas Protected in Voyageurs
Voyageurs temporarily closes land areas near active bald eagle nests to help ensure the eagles' reproductive success and continued recovery.

Destinations: Protecting Our National Park Wetlands
The millions of acres of wetlands in the National Park System are valuable resources to be preserved for future generations.

Adventure Topics: Best Season Ticket Deals In Tahoe; Destinations; Fall Colors In California?; Outfitters; Volunteer;

Gain New Skills ( more skills articles )

Backpack: Bear Country: Basics
Personal safety is the first priority; a bear can be dangerous if provoked or habituated to humans. Safety of the bear is also a concern.

Ice Climbing: Techniques: Placing Ice Tools
Combining proper technique and equipment should enable you to secure an ice tool for as long as it takes you to climb through a particular section.

Skills Topics: Backpack; Birds & Wildlife; DayHike; Glacier Travel; Ice Climbing; Mountain Bike; Mountaineering Basics; Snow Climbing; Winter Camping; Women;

Learn About Health ( more health articles )

First Aid: Burns
Burns are a real risk near campfires, when handling hot stoves, and during intense exposure to the sun.

Emergencies: High Altitude Disorders
Acute mountain sickness can begin as a nuisance, but its presence indicates that the sufferer is on the edge of becoming much more severely ill.

Health Topics: Animals & Plants; Emergencies; First Aid; Prevention; Women;

Meals ( more meals articles )

Tips and Techniques: Food Security- All Creatures Great and Small
In bearcountry, secure all food, including freeze-dried and canned foods, beverages, and odorous items such as soap, toothpaste, and sunscreen.

Tips and Techniques: Dehydrating Foods at Home - Getting Started
Preserving food by drying is as old as mankind. Laying meat and berries out served people well for thousands of years, and the technique still works.

Meals Topics: Tips and Techniques;

Get to Know Your Gear ( more gear articles )

Women: Crampons
Getting the right crampon is critical to maximizing your performance on alpine terrain. Make sure you are getting the proper equipment for your needs.

Women: Avalanche Beacons
As you venture further into the remote regions to seek pristine terrain, the dangers increase. Avalanche Beacons offer a second chance after disaster.

Gear Topics: Apparel; Backpack; Boots; Carabiners; Compass; Do Soft Shells Come in Cornflower Blue?; Gear Intro; Harnesses; Ice Ax; Parabolic Skis; Single vs. Double Wall Tents!; Sleeping Bag; Tent; Women;

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