| When you are camping, one of the most fun | | | | and trail mix are excellent energy boosting foods |
| things you can do is go on a hike. It is great | | | | and will help get you through the day. Water is |
| exercise; you can enjoy the outdoors, and you | | | | essential but you may also pack drinks like |
| can see beautiful scenery. However, there are | | | | Gatorade that have electrolytes. |
| some dangers to hiking and you should be | | | | Do not overdo it. Take frequent breaks and rest |
| prepared for all events in order to remain safe | | | | when you feel tired. Pushing yourself to |
| and ensure you have a good time. Planning is | | | | exhaustion is unsafe. Use a walking stick to help |
| essential so that you are not caught in a situation | | | | keep you from getting tired and help you in |
| where you are not prepared. | | | | climbing and keeping your balance. If you feel |
| Use a backpack to store your items that you will | | | | weak or light headed, sit down, take your |
| take with you on a hike. Put heavier items toward | | | | backpack off, and eat and drink a little until you |
| the bottom to help balance your center of | | | | feel rested and ready to go on. |
| gravity. If hiking with a group, distribute items | | | | Be aware of your surroundings. The picturesque |
| equally amongst the group in case of an accident. | | | | scenery is a great time to take photos or sketch. |
| If a backpack is lost and it was the only one that | | | | These can be enjoyable past times but it is also a |
| held the water or food, you might have a difficult | | | | chance to run into wild animals, snakes and have |
| time. | | | | an accident from not paying attention. Do not |
| Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a | | | | venture off trails into brush that may contain |
| spare set of clothing. If it is cold, wear layers and | | | | snakes or other poisonous creatures. You may |
| make sure to wear a hat for maximum warmth. | | | | want to carry bear repellant and a whistle in case |
| Wear two pairs of socks and good hiking boots | | | | you come across a wild animal. A whistle can also |
| so you do not slip. Wear sunglasses and use | | | | be useful if you fall or are trapped. |
| sunscreen. Even if it is cold, the sun can give you | | | | Research the area where you will be hiking and |
| a very uncomfortable burn. Also use insect | | | | plan what you will need to take accordingly. Do |
| repellant to protect you from pests and bites. | | | | not be surprised by sudden climate changes. Take |
| Bring emergency supplies in case of an accident. | | | | pictures and sightsee. Enjoy the outdoors and |
| This should include a first aid kit, rope, a utility | | | | have a lot of fun, but be safe and prepared for |
| knife, matches and a flashlight. Always have | | | | anything. With a little planning, you should be able |
| plenty of food and water. You need to keep | | | | to make the most of your hiking experience. |
| hydrated and nourished during a hike. Beef jerky | | | | |