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Two hunters in orange hats and vests walking through dry grass with a brown hunting dog.
Media Mentions
Wide Open Spaces: The Best Tick and Mosquito Protection While Hunting, Tested in the Field
I put many products to the test on several spring turkey hunting missions, and these stand out as the best tick and mosquito protection for hunters.
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August 22, 2023
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Close-up of hundreds of dead mosquitoes scattered on a rough orange surface.
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Wide Open Spaces: Malaria Confirmed in Florida and Texas—Should We All Be Worried?
For the first time in 20 years, malaria has been contracted in the U.S.
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July 13, 2023
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Woman trail running uphill on a rocky path surrounded by pine trees and mountains.
Life Outdoors
Wide Open Spaces: Best Gifts for Runners: 16 Items for those on the go
Gifts for runners can be tricky... they are notoriously picky about their gear.
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December 19, 2022
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Camping setup with an orange tent, stove, lantern, food cans, rope, and a backpack in a forest.
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Wide Open Spaces: Here's all the Best Prime Day Outdoor Deals in 2022
The best Prime Day outdoor deals are starting to drop now, and we'll make sure we help you find the best ones.
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June 27, 2022
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Woman in yellow jacket sprays her lower leg with bug spray in a green field with yellow flowers.
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WideOpenSpaces: 6 TOP-RATED TICK REPELLENTS FOR FAMILIES, HOME, AND OUTDOOR GEAR
The best way to prevent tick bites is to be proactive. Find the best tick repellent reconmendations here.
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May 20, 2022
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A person filling a blue water bottle with running water from a mossy rock stream.
Tips & Guides
Wide Open Spaces: 12 BEST FILTERED WATER BOTTLES OF 2022 + CDC WATER FILTER TIPS
Wide Open Spaces recommendations for the 12 beset filtered water bottles of 2022 and CDC water filter tips
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January 25, 2022
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Aerial view of snow-covered pine trees in a dense forest during winter.
Reviews
Wide Open Spaces: Our Picks for the Best Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Gear of the Season
Here's a list of the gear we enjoyed using over the past year, all of which would make perfect outdoor-themed gifts.
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September 16, 2021
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Person filling a blue water bottle from a running stream surrounded by moss-covered rocks.
Media Mentions
WideOpenSpaces: 12 BEST FILTERED WATER BOTTLES OF 2021 TO PURIFY STREAM AND TAP WATER
Skip the water cooler talk with a filtered water bottle.
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September 16, 2021
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Yellow triangular sign with tick icon and 'Beware of Ticks!' in forest with hikers on trail.
Tips & Guides
TICK SEASON 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW + TICK REPELLENT from WIDE OPEN SPACES
TICK SEASON 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW + TICK REPELLENT from WIDE OPEN SPACES
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September 16, 2021
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