Water, then, should be one of the first steps in family emergency preparedness. A natural disaster, power outage, infrastructure failure, boil-water advisory, or other emergency can interrupt access to safe drinking water with little warning. To be ready, you need a plan for two things: 1.  Storing enough water ahead of time to provide drinking […]

Few things look more refreshing than a clear mountain stream. It is easy to assume that water in a remote place is naturally safe to drink, but we all know looks can be deceiving: clear water is not always safe water. Natural sources can carry bacteria, protozoa, parasites, sediment, or other contaminants that are too […]

With the spike in Omicron cases, many of us are left wondering if we will be able to fulfill our travel goals for this year. There is still so much to explore when we look to our own backyard. Opting for an uncrowded hiking trail or a day at the lake, you can feel safe […]