Would you rather jump out of an airplane, play golf in a lightning storm or

Snow can provide a knockout punch to your car and test your driving skills. It decreases visibility, increases the slickness of roads and comes with temperatures unfriendly to both you and your car.

Every two minutes someone is raped or sexually assaulted in the U.S.

When the great outdoors is calling you, it's easy to forget about some of the things that aren't so great about being outside.

So you've has been bitten or stung by an insect -- ouch. Stay calm.

Since the summer of 1999, when the first case of the West Nile virus was diagnosed in the United States, it has spread across the country.

A hike deep into the wilderness is a great way to get away from it all. Calm, peaceful, undisturbed -- you are one with nature, alone with your thoughts. Suddenly you notice the sun is setting.

When the demands of everyday life increase, camping can be a refreshing getaway. The simpler pace of 'roughing it' does not come without a price though.

Some things you prefer to keep out of sight and mind -- like insects. But just because you don't always see them doesn't mean they aren't there. What can you do about them?