When visiting areas in Colorado 8,000 ft. or higher, about 25% of vacationers may experience high altitude effects. For those not accustomed to high altitude, extended exposure may increase your chances of acquiring altitude sickness.

If there is just one simple thing you and your family could do to help the environment – would you do it? If you knew you could save well over $1,000 for each family member per year – does that sound good?  Stop drinking bottled water. Even though it may not seem like it, bottled [...]

If you’ve ever traveled to a foreign country – likely you have heard the warning: “Don’t drink the water!”. That is good advice for the sake of your intestinal health. However, you don’t have to be in Mexico or any other foreign country to benefit from that wisdom because the same applies if you are [...]

People usually wear clothing which suits the activities they’re involved in. Scuba diving requires specialized gear to make it safe and fun, and so does motorcycle riding and rock climbing and other specific sports. Camping, hiking and mountain biking also require some protective and comfortable clothing which will make your time in the Colorado mountains [...]

The word “hyperthermia” simply means over-heated. There are degrees of overheating, and while some normal levels may be reached during exercise or activity, it becomes dangerous and even life threatening at some point.  Become familiar with the symptoms of hyperthermia, so that if you observe someone who’s overcome by the heat, you may render assistance [...]

Taking your beloved dog or cat along as you vacation in the Colorado Mountains can be fun for everyone if they stay healthy and happy on the trip. Because Colorado has such a variety of places to see, and camping areas which host many species of native creatures, here are a few tips to consider [...]

The small bug that nobody notices until it’s too late… the tick. Did you know that there are over 800 species of ticks throughout the world? Ticks are arthropods, like spiders. Some have a hard body and some are soft, the important difference being how and when they become a danger to humans and animals [...]

Many people have heard of hypothermia and may associate it with a severely cold place such as Alaska or Mt. Everest. The fact is that anyone can become a victim of hypothermia almost anywhere when they are cold and wet for a prolonged time and the body temperature starts to fall. Because it can occur [...]

Alone on a raft in the middle of miles of ocean water, you will die of thirst.  Remember the classic line: “Water, water everywhere – and not a drop to drink!”  Drinking fresh water is critical. People may not consider how important good hydration really is until they are really thirsty.  The human body is [...]