Can This Deer Disease Be Transmitted to Humans?

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a contagious neurological disease that is part of the transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) disease family — the most notable member of which is bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as mad cow disease. Unlike BSE, which infects cattle, CWD affects deer, elk and moose."It causes a characteristic spongy degeneration of the brains of infected animals resulting in emaciation, abnormal behavior, loss of bodily functions and death," The Chron

The East Coast Trail

While the West Coast Trail pits the rugged beauty of coastal rainforest against brawn and bravado, the East Coast Trail, along the craggy coast of Newfoundland, has its own unpredictable challenges—and charms. Come from away, b’y, and enjoy the trek.Just as rugged and easily as magnificent as the West Coast Trail (WCT) is the East Coast Trail (ECT) along the craggy coast of Newfoundland. But the ECT is as different from the WCT as a Vancouver hipster is from a St. John’s townie.Someone who

Training For Your Trek

Heading out on the trail? Start enjoying the experience even before you hit the trail by planning for the ultimate experience. Get your body hiking-ready with this long-range fitness prep guide.Hiking can be a rewarding experience, even life changing. Whether you head out for an afternoon or for a week, being outdoors and away from the lights and action of real life is something our bodies need. However, hiking can also be painful, hard, and exhausting. It all depends on your mindset, and your f