Outdoors Archive
Zika Prevention Here at Home
Zika virus primarily spreads to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms people with Zika virus disease experience are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness…
Read Article 0 comments4/18/16
Safe Swimming in Austin
Now that summer has finally arrived (wet as it may be!), a good way to cool down from the Texas heat is to take a dip in your local swimming…
Read Article 0 comments7/10/15
Swim Safe This Summer
The weather is getting warmer, and with that comes an increase in outdoor activities, including boating, tubing and swimming. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 372,000 lives are…
Read Article 0 comments6/16/15
Snake Safety Tips
Snakes are traditionally more active during the warmer months. We have seen an increase in snake sightings in Central Texas recently, presumably due to our area’s surge in urban development….
Read Article 0 comments8/15/14
Secondary Drowning: Recognizing the Signs is Essential to Survival
It’s summertime again and we are all enjoying the hot summer sun and our cool lakes and pools! As we relax and play in the refreshing waters, it is also…
Read Article 0 comments7/3/14