Category Archives: Tips & Techniques

Valuable tips and techniques for all your outdoor adventure needs.

Hiking for the Beginner

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Beverly Hill

One would think that there wouldn’t be a need for a how-to-hike article, but surprisingly there is. Every day a would-be hiker sets off onto the trail woefully unprepared. A handful of those would-be adventurers encounter trouble and wind up … Continue reading →

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Local Area Tubing Rescue Ends Successfully

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Beverly Hill

Inadequate planning is believed to be the cause behind a recent float trip that became a search and rescue mission on the Blackwater River in the Florida panhandle this past week. In a joint effort by Florida Fish and Wildlife … Continue reading →

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Wondering if a Personal Locator Beacon is Right for You?

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Beverly Hill

  People who spend any amount of time exploring the great outdoors should definitely consider adding a personal locator beacon to their equipment list. Besides adding peace of mind, this handy device can literally save your life in case of … Continue reading →

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Hiking Safely in the High Humidity of Florida

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Beverly Hill

  For those unfamiliar with Florida, the climate is considered temperate, ranging from sub-tropical to tropical. Of Florida’s four geographical regions, the largest portion is equatorial rainforest with the defined rainy season stretching from June through September. Being situated between … Continue reading →

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Kayaking Safety – First Aid on the Water

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Beverly Hill

  With the explosion of kayaking and standup paddleboarding, more people are on the water and potentially being exposed to sometimes life-threatening waterborne illness such as vibrio bacteria (including vibrio vulnificus aka flesh-eating bacteria), mycobacteria, E. coli and other bacteria, … Continue reading →

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