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The following section outlines the common hazards encountered in the Portland area outdoors and discusses how to approach them.

Plant Hazards

POISON OAK

poison oak

Photo by Jane Huber

Animal Hazards

BEARS

MOUNTAIN LIONS

RACCOONS AND MICE

RATTLESNAKES

Northern Pacific rattlesnake

Photo by Jane Huber

TICKS

Ticks are known for transmitting Lyme disease, but cases of Lyme in Oregon and Washington are relatively uncommon. Even if you are bitten, an infected tick must be attached for 24 hours to transmit the disease. Lyme disease can be life-threatening if not diagnosed in its early phases. Common early symptoms include fatigue, chills and fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and a blotchy skin rash that clears centrally to produce a characteristic bull’s-eye shape 3–30 days after exposure. If you fear that you have been exposed to Lyme disease, consult a doctor immediately.

Physical Dangers

GIARDIA

HEATSTROKE

HYPOTHERMIA