Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day -- “You have to trust yourself,  Be what you are and do what you ought to do  The way you should do it.  You have got to discover you,  What you do,  And trust it”. ~ Barbara Streisand -- Tips for August Outdoor Safety -- Bears, especially Black Bears, are now getting ready for winter, putting on lots of fat for the long weeks of hibernation ahead of them. So make a lot of noise when you are on the trails, especially those near water-ways - where there are bound to be berry patches, and other things that bears are looking for right now.  Clapping your hands every 8 min or so is a good idea, always having a person with you, and talking regularly are things that will let the bears know you are around. Keep in mind that rushing water, heavy winds and canyon like conditions can greatly influence how far sound will travel.... and you definitely want the bear to hear you coming.  Carry a sport whistle with you...