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The BG/NC Sun | August 31, 2019 •Inc. B1 Published by Denton Publications,
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By Mikaela Foster For a few years now, I’ve looked in awe at some of our friends’ hiking photos. The peaks they’ve climbed, the weather they’ve endured. Two families I’m thinking of in particular have always inspired us — even before we all had children. But I guess even more so now that we do. One of the couples each grew up hiking and exploring from a very early age and continued together when they got married. It’s probably a different story from their shoes, but it almost seemed as if they didn’t miss a beat after giving birth to their growing families. In their photos, we’ve seen their kids exploring the mountains in all the seasons and in most of the weathers. The joy on their little faces is inspiring! The life lessons they are learning and the sense of accomplishment is remarkable. I’ve quickly learned as a mom that kids want to feel useful and productive. They want to take pride in learning and accomplishing tasks with their parents’ encouragement and praise along the way. To be able to give that to our kids in and on the Adirondack Mountains is quite a gift. I’m personally more of a “warm and dry weather” hiker. Before children, my husband and I (only) completed 11 High Peaks together because of my silly preference! (Feel free to laugh at me.) We took a break from hiking when the births began — hiking seemed like an activity that was not doable with little ones, especially not in unfavorable weather. But since I’ve started jumping in puddles with my toddler and am increasingly inspired by our friends, I’ve opened up to following in their all-weather footsteps with our own kids. Through their photos, our friends have introduced us to different places to explore with our boys. They’ve also introduced us to gear that makes me realize, “This is doable and has the potential to be really fun.” It’s so cool to see what is available to keep your kids safe and prepared for outdoor adventures at the youngest of ages. Also, it’s awesome to discover the gear that’s available to help moms and dads out when the kids get tired. » Story Cont. on pg. 3
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MOST TICK BITES are harmless and don't need medical treatment. However, Deer ticks live in shady, moist areas at ground level. They will cling to tall grass, brush and shrubs, usually no more than 18-24 inches off the ground. They also live in lawns and gardens, especially at the edges of woods and around old stone walls. Deer ticks cannot jump or fly, and do not drop onto passing people or animals. They get on humans and animals only by direct contact. Once a tick gets on the skin, it generally climbs upward until it reaches a protected area.
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• All General Maintenance on stone walls. • Keep long hair tied back, especially • Full Detail & Reconditioning when gardening. • Ceramic Coating • Check your body for ticks after showering • Window Tint • Fully Insured CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IF: • NYS Registered Repair • The tick might have been on the skin
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Wear light-colored clothing with a tight weave to spot ticks easily.
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Wear enclosed shoes, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Tuck pant legs into socks or boots and shirt into pants.
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Check clothes and any exposed skin REPAIR SHOP frequently for ticks while outdoors and check again once indoors.
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The bite area looks infected (increasing warmth, swelling, pain, or oozing pus).
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Symptoms like fever, headache, tiredness, stiff neck or back, or muscle or joint aches develop.
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Tick-infested areas, if you garden, hike, camp, hunt, work, or otherwise spend time in the outdoors, you can still protect yourself.
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