Twenty-one natural resources students at the H.E. Robinson Agricultural Education Center recently received wilderness first aid certification. The students successfully completed an eight-hour ...

CLOQUET — If you're heading into the wilderness, where medical care may be far removed, it pays to think about how you might handle an unexpected illness, injury or medical mishap. In fact, camp staff ...

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A two-day, 16-hour wilderness first aid course is set for March 29-30 at the Ozark Natural Science Center's Fayetteville campus. The course immerses participants in essential wilderness medicine ...

LEBANON — Exploring the great outdoors is one of the best things about living in New Hampshire and Vermont. When taking to the hiking trails, it’s important for everyone, and especially medical ...

A cut, contusion, splinter or sprain. Unexpected injuries can occur anywhere but treating them can be especially challenging on the trail. “Hikers and backpackers venture into remote environments ...

Heading into the wild is thrilling, but nature can be unpredictable. Knowing wilderness first aid can turn a crisis into a manageable situation until help arrives. From blisters to heavy bleeding, ...

One of the most common dislocations is the shoulder. This is especially true for paddling. The following offers a simple breakdown of what a shoulder dislocation looks like and how to relieve it. One ...