# @nationalparkservice on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3i39aDbmE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21101774-nationalparkservice-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/30ced4564f.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-06-08T17:39:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** National Park Service (@nationalparkservice) — https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice

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“Feelin' Hot Hot Hot!”⁣
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Did you know a collared lizard can switch between its feet to help avoid the bottoms getting too hot? This works well for the lizard, but if you’re not into hopping back and forth, there are other ways YOU can be prepared for high temperatures during a park visit. Remember, the risk of heat illness can happen in any national park environment whether it’s an urban, historical, mountainous, coastal, or desert park. ⁣
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🌞 Pick the right activity for you. Consider how daily temperatures will impact what time you should start your activity (early morning and late afternoon tend to be cooler) and how long you should be out in the park. ⁣
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🌞 Check the weather forecast and park alerts for information on heat advisories and temperatures expected during your visit. If extreme heat is forecasted, schedule your activity for a cooler part of the day or plan to go out another day.⁣
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🌞 Protect your skin. Did you see the lizard? Wear sunscreen and have a hat, sunglasses, and extra water to help combat the high temperatures and prevent damage from UV light. Cover your feet and avoid the lizard dance.⁣
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🌞 Drink water often. Stay hydrated and drink before you feel thirsty. The amount of water you need may increase if you are exercising. Plan to bring extra water, just in case you need it. Some sports beverages can help replace salt and minerals that you lose in sweat.⁣
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🌞 Rest often, and in the shade, if available. On days with extreme heat, plan extra time to allow yourself to rest and cool off frequently during your activity. ⁣
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🌞 Do not leave children or pets in a parked vehicle. The temperature in a car can rise almost 20 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes! Leaving a window cracked or open is not enough to stop the quick rise in temperatures. Children, who are left unattended, are at the greatest risk of heat illness that could lead to death.⁣
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Image: The floor is lava! A collared lizard keeping its feet off the hot rocks at Zion National Park, Utah. NPS/Avery Sloss ⁣
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#PlanLikeAParkRanger #RecreateResponsibly #zionnationalpark #lizardsofinstagram #summertime

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| National Park Service | @nationalparkservice | https://gondola.cc/nationalparkservice | Government Organization |

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