Tag: Poisonous Plants

How to recognize and treat poisonous plants

Stef Zisovska

There are three primary poisonous plants in North America: poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. The three of the plants produce an oily substance…

New to Camping – Here’s some top tips

Camping for some people is an all year thing, for others, it’s a summer only adventure. For those of you that are getting into camping…

Watch out: Identifying common poisonous plants in nature

While most outdoor people know how to avoid the obvious nuisance plants like poison oak, poison ivy, and stinging nettles, there are many commonplace plants…

Poisonous plants you should avoid at all costs

Identifying poisonous plants is vital for someone in a survival situation. Being able to recognize what plants are dangerous for you is as important as…

7 Ways to Avoid Poisonous Plants When Hiking and Camping

Though being outdoors is generally a pleasant and refreshing experience, you may find yourself in the terrible situation where you or your hiking buddies get…

Tips For First Time Camping Enthusiasts

Soon we’ll all be looking at getting out camping, the spring comes, the flowers bloom, and the temperature rises along with our adventurous spirits. Going…

A Guide to Avoiding and Treating Contact With Poisonous Plants

Paul Pinkerton

Poisonous plants cause the most common allergic reactions to the skin, affecting as many as 50 million Americans each year, according to the American Skin…