![]() ![]() Updated for 2021 - includes our newest National Park New River Gorge in West Virginia. The America's National Parks checklist is perfect for the National Park lovers in your life! Give a gift that inspires adventure for many years to come. Get the Checklist for Free with any of our BOGO Offers! This print is a great way to keep travel of the parks you've already been to and which parks you have left to visit. ![]() After visiting a park, simply fill in the checklist boxes next to each park with a pen and/or colored pencil. Keep track of every national park you've visited and bring your favorite adventures back home! Use this print as a decorative poster and travel checklist. Sodium is critical for blood pressure maintenance as well as to keep nerves and muscles working properly.The Ultimate Checklist for the Ultimate Bucket List Lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables in your vehicle.ġ gallon of water (prevent dehydration 1), salty snacks (prevent hyponatremia 2), maps, sunscreen, comb and/or a multi-tool (to remove cactus spines), cell phone, compass.ġ Dehydration occurs when the body is depleted of fluids necessary for proper cell function.Ģ Hyponatremia occurs when water and sodium are both lost from the body, but the level of sodium loss is greater.Use caution crossing roads as there is often heavy traffic especially on Picture Rocks, Sandario, and Kinney roads (west district).Call to check for up-to-date road and weather information.They may be walked in the picnic areas and parking lots and on the roadways as long as they remain on a six foot leash and remain on the pavement. Know what to do if you encounter Africanized bees, rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and black bears. Always maintain a safe distance from wildlife and treat them with respect. Use two sticks or a multi-tool as a lever to flip it off and away. ![]() If a cactus piece decides it wants to ride along with you, do not grab it. Watch for prickly plants especially cholla cactus spines which can easily become embedded into your skin. Leave itinerary with friend or relative.Avoid getting lost by staying on established trails at all times and stay aware of your location on the map. Pack a park map showing accurate trail information (available at park visitor center).Be sure to check out current weather conditions. Avoid open and low-lying areas at these times. During summer thunderstorms, lightning and flash floods can come suddenly and may pose threats.Always wear a wide-brimmed hat and sturdy closed-toe hiking boots with ankle support. Dress for the weather- when the sun is blazing protect skin with lightweight, light-colored clothing including long sleeved shirts and pants. Apply sunscreen liberally before your hike and reapply as needed.(Note: As soon as you begin to feel thirsty, you are already starting to become dehydrated.) Pace yourself, take water breaks often, and drink even if you don't feel thirsty. ![]() There is no water available along most trails. We recommend a gallon of water per person per six hours of hiking during the summer season. Review park safety guidelines, regulations, fees, and permit information. ![]()
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