Living with wildlife: Spending time outdoors in Alaska often includes crossing paths with various types of wildlife. Make sure you understand safety principals for individual species and how to avoid conflicts…

Bears and you: If you're in Alaska, you're in bear country. Nothing will guarantee your safety in bear country, but knowledge of bears and responsible behavior will reduce your risk of any conflicts. Review these bear safety tips...

Sources: ADF&G, DNR

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Inclement weather in Alaska can be unavoidable. It’s important to be prepared and to know what to do should you find yourself in an unexpected or difficult situation. The Forest Service has some tips for being prepared and staying safe during outdoors activities…

Source: U.S. Forest Service

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Many Alaskans spend time on or near the water. Unfortunately, many people also die each year in Alaska’s waters, and most of those people neglected to wear a life preserver. Check out the Office of Boating Safety and the Alaska Water Wise Program for resources on staying safe on the water.

Source: DNR

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Preventative Posture | June 8

Daily repetitive activities can cause aches and pains in our bodies if we don’t focus on the mechanics of everyday movements. We will explore effective techniques to improve your posture while standing, sitting, and sleeping.

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This simple exercise works your triceps muscles and is easy to do without any equipment.

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Roasted zucchini, tomatoes, onions and herbs are a flavorful topping for pizza crust or bread. This recipe calls for dried herbs, but use fresh herbs for to make the flavor pop.

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