Author’s note: This article is mostly geared toward a younger audience.

Snakes Snakes are not likely to bother you if you don’t bother them. Leave them alone and stay away. Insects A good bug spray keeps most of them away.

Poison Plants Learn to recognize poison ivy, poinson sumac, and poinson oak and stay away from them. Never eat anything in the woods unless you know exactly what it is.

Animals Animals are drawn to your campsite by your discarded or left out food. Forest animals such as opossums, raccoons, porcupines, skunks, and chipmunks add the camping adventure but don’t try to catch or pet them.

Swimming Watch for holes and drop-offs as well as bad currents. Don’t get too much sun or get tired.

Getting Lost Alert others before leaving camp for any reason. Keep a whistle in your pocket or wear around your neck. If you get lost, blow your whistle and stay put. Try to sit down and relax. Blow your whistle periodically.

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