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Leaf piles are a fall favorite, but ticks love them too
That inviting pile of fall leaves in your yard holds a hidden danger. Blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, love the shade and moisture the piles provide. So, how can you protect your family, your pets and your yard this fall? Watch for the best tips to tick off the ticks.

You’ll need to survive more than wildlife in an Alaskan winter
In the Alaskan wilderness, your biggest threat doesn’t come from bears. It comes from the weather. Hypothermia is the top killer in Alaska's backcountry, and it's getting wet, not just cold air, that puts you at the greatest risk. See the science behind the greatest threat in the Alaskan backcountry.

Your first freeze is coming: average dates across US by region
The first freeze of fall usually arrives by late October in the Northeast, Midwest and Central Plains, but the Deep South and California wait until November. Find out when temperatures typically first drop to 32 degrees where you live and what it means for the end of the growing season. And if you're in Miami, don't hold your breath.
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