The sport of bouldering is part of the climbing family, which includes more established sports such as mountaineering and rock climbing. Unlike its better-known siblings, bouldering focuses on small sections of rock, typically ...
A hike can invigorate the mind and body, but some people end up with blotchy, red ankles for their efforts. Most cases of red blotches around the ankles after hiking result from exposure to certain types of plants and insects. ...
The violent force ground and pulverized stone, carving out the vast canyons and the majestic terrain of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. With numerous high peaks, 78 of which exceed 12,000 feet, hillsides of wildflowers...
Bouldering is a combination of gymnastics and rock climbing that requires agility and determination. In Rocky Mountain National Park, you can interact with the beauty of the natural world while toning your muscles. If you are u...
With a range so vast and extending through different climates, there are various options for RV campers. Whether seeking a remote spot for some quiet fishing, a mountain climbing or biking base, or a high alpine winter sports c...
This mountain chain is the backbone of North America, extending from Canada and running for more than 3,000-miles into southwestern New Mexico offering numerous hikes from moderate day walks to strenuous overnight mountain scra...
The small town of Gardiner, Montana, provides visitors entering or exiting Yellowstone National Park via its North Entrance with services including lodging, dining and nearby educational attractions, plus professionally guided ...
Rocky Mountain National Park spans more than 415 square miles of pristine land in north-central Colorado and offers about 355 miles of hiking trails. If you are seeking challenging hikes with spectacular views, backpacking thro...
Rocky Mountain National Park is full of adventure. Hiking trails, wildlife and beautiful scenery make for one memorable moment after another. For the more adventurous, rivers that flow through the park will challenge even the m...
Rocky Mountain spotted fever, or RMSF, is a deadly infectious disease caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii which is transmitted through the bites of infected ticks. Initial symptoms include sudden fever, muscle pain and...
Rocky Mountain National Park in northern Colorado is known for its snow-capped peaks and flourishing wildlife. While most visitors come in the warmer months of the year for picnicking, fishing and other summer activities, there...
Bring a pair of sunglasses when visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, a shining beacon of pristine wilderness blended with outdoor recreation. Since 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park has welcomed visitors from all around the ...
You may be prescribed minocycline if you have a bacterial infection such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections or Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Minocycline is in an antibiotic that works by preventing the growth and spread of ...
Horses may provide one of the best means of transportation in these rugged mountains, allowing for a leisurely exploration of flora and fauna that inhabits the Rockies from 8,000 to more than 14,000 feet in elevation. Rocky Mou...
Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park, straddling the Continental Divide, is open to visitors year-round and provides an impressive variety of wilderness, alpine meadows, jagged mountaintops and frozen tundra, which active gu...
Horseback riding burns calories while improving muscle control, coordination, balance and posture, and Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park offers trail options for all skill levels. According to the National Park Service, h...
Bacteria abound in the environment, on the skin and in the human body. While most bacteria are harmless to humans, some species prove uniformly dangerous. Campylobacter jejuni, Rickettsia rickettsii and Salmonella typhi are exa...
For a good, healthy workout that also inspires, hiking in beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park is a perfect choice. With 350 miles in the park, there is a trail for every level, with 60 trails less than seven miles long. Even...
Rocky Mountain fever or Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a serious infection which can cause a fever, headache, joint and muscle pain, fatigue, nausea and a skin rash. Without treatment, a severe case of this disease can lead to...
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an infection caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsia. The illness is contracted from the bite of an infected tick, most commonly the American dog tick or the Rocky Mountain wood tick...
Ticks infected with disease-causing bacteria transmit them to humans when they attach to the skin to feed. In the U.S., the most common tick-borne illnesses are Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease and anapl...
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, also known as RMSF, is a potentially serious bacterial infection that can lead to death if not caught in time and treated with antibiotics. Named after the Rocky Mountain region where the disease w...
Tick-borne diseases include bacteria, parasites or viruses. The Centers for Disease Control keeps record by region of all reported tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado tick fever and ...
Doryx is a broad spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to slow the growth of bacteria long enough to allow the body to destroy the invaders. Prophylactic use of Doryx, to prevent contraction of mala...
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a multisystem disease caused by a bacterium that is transmitted to humans by tick bites. In the Eastern United States, the dog tick is the bug responsible for transmission. In the Western ...