Oklahoma's Chickasaw: western prairie meets eastern forest in the land of healing

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The Chickasaw National Recreation Area has several mineral springs that have special significance for the Chickasaw Native Americans. The area has 16 miles of trails, and is a popular spot for boating, hiking and swimming. Resident wildlife includes armadillos and bobcats.

Appreciation, National parks and reserves, National parks, Oklahoma, Mineral waters, Mineral water

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Keeping your head

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The symptoms of a brain injury or serious head injury include bleeding from the nose or ears, double vision and convulsions. Treatment for injured cyclists includes keeping them still and checking for breathing, pulse and serious bleeding.

Care and treatment, Injuries, Head injuries, Brain, Cyclists, Brain injuries

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Land of frozen fire

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New Mexico's El Malpais National Monument and the El Malpais National Conservation Area provide contrasting vistas to backpackers. Its rugged contour and natural rock depressions hide lava tubes such as the 3,000-ft.-long Junction Cave.

Recreation, New Mexico, El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico

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