How to Survive Close Encounters of the Wild Kind

Ah, Memorial Day.  The unofficial first day of summer, the time when adventurer’s thoughts turn to the outdoors:  camping, sailing, hiking.  That said, nothing can put a damper on an otherwise peaceful day than a face-to-face encounter with a bear, or mountain lion, or crocodile…or worse.  Would you know what to do to stay alive?

BudgetTravel.com to the rescue:  the online magazine is featuring a guide to when to fight and when to take flight — and it differs, depending which creature you’re facing.  Before heading outdoors this summer, you might want to check this article out.  It could mean the difference between life and death.