Summer inspires us all (let’s be honest, not all of us) to go outside and explore the great outdoors, but your friends may have been so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. Been there.   If you do head out, hold onto your brochures, and remember that high temperatures and the risk of being stalked by a T-Rex, apologies, or heat illness can happen at any national park. That’s how it always starts, and then later, there’s running and screaming. Sorry about that. Where were we?   🦖 Stay hydrated! It’s important to drink plenty of water. Keep a cup on the dashboard to help quench your thirst while tracking the movement of large reptiles. A refillable water bottle also comes in handy.   🦖 Check the weather forecast before you hit the trail. Make sure and pay attention during your hike and be flexible with your plans in case you need to cut it short because of extreme heat or storms to catch the last shuttle to the dock or visitor center....