Growing up, most of my friends hated mushrooms. Several families we knew might go hunting for morels once a year and fry them up, but beyond that, I never gave mushrooms much thought. However, that has all changed recently as the mighty mushroom has taken the health world by storm. Not a vegetable, this kingdom of fungi has more in common with animals than with plants, but it’s the mushroom’s unique qualities that have us in the midst of Mushroom Madness.

The days are getting warmer, and the countdown to the last day of school has begun. As the world is slowly opening back up, summertime travel plans have begun. Keeping yourself and your family safe during your adventure is important. Here are a few things to consider before you depart.