Category: camping

Safe Food Handling While You Enjoy the Wonders of Summer Eating

May 27, 2025

Summer is the season for picnics, barbecues, and outdoor feasts. But as the heat rises, so does the risk of foodborne illness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remind us that warm weather and outdoor conditions make proper food handling essential for enjoying summer meals safely. Cleanliness Is … More Safe Food Handling While You Enjoy the Wonders of Summer Eating

Tick Season in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

May 13, 2025

As spring turns to summer across the Commonwealth, it’s time to get serious about tick prevention. Tick-borne diseases are a significant public health concern in Massachusetts, as documented by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Common Tick Diseases in Massachusetts The blacklegged tick (deer tick) can transmit Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis, while dog ticks … More Tick Season in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

How To Survive By Learning Overlooked Life Skills You Might Actually Need

June 9, 2020

By: Cheryl Maguire Recently my GPS didn’t work and I had no idea how to get to my destination. Before my reliance on my GPS, twenty years ago I would have mapped out the route before leaving the house. But now I no longer tote around a map book, so I’m lost without it. My … More How To Survive By Learning Overlooked Life Skills You Might Actually Need

Camping Adventures

April 27, 2016

By: Rachel Ventura   My family’s newest addition is a camper. We are in love! We got her this past Fall and used her for 2 weekends before she had to be winterized. It was a sad day, but we knew we’d be using her again soon!   We decided to test out her tires … More Camping Adventures