Keeping Ticks at Bay on the Continental Divide
[Preparing] for a great hike involves planning–even down to the smallest details. While some areas of the US have more ticks than others, ticks live in all of the lower 48, and it’s important not to overlook these small parasitic arachnids in your hiking preparations.
Before setting out on your adventure, familiarize yourself with the tick species that may be present in your area–the CDC has excellent tick distribution and surveillance information.
Continue reading to learn more, written by the Continental Divide Coalition.
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हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।
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This spray protects you from tick-borne illnesses and is essential for outdoor adventure.
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Streams, waterfalls, and rivers can quench your thirst in the wild, but they may carry dirt and impurities.
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Sawyer Squeeze is the longer lasting and more reliable filter, which should affect the choices of thru-hikers.
