The visitor center offers vending machines where bottled water is available for purchase. Dehydration can happen to hikers even in fall and winter due to low humidity. Waterīring and drink at least one gallon (four liters) of water per day if you are hiking, the day is hot or the trail is exposed to direct sunlight. If caught outdoors, crouch down on both feet with your arms wrapped around your knees and wait out the storm. To prevent lightning from striking you, avoid high places and seek cover in buildings or in vehicles with the windows rolled up. Lightning storms frequently occur in the afternoon during the summer months. To be safe, bring more water than you think you will need. Dampen your clothing to lower your body temperature. If you feel dizzy, nauseous or get a headache, immediately get out of the sun and drink plenty of water. The best protection against heat is drinking plenty of water and limiting exposure to the sun during the hottest parts of the day. Temperatures can average more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months. Never leave packages in plain sight where they may tempt someone to break in to your vehicle. If you leave your car, take your purse or backpack with you and lock your doors. Don’t rely on mobile phones during your visit as coverage in the area can be unreliable or non-existent, especially within canyons. Let friends or family members know where you are going and what time you expect to be back. Do not walk or drive through flood water flowing across a road. Flooding occurs here more quickly due to the topography. While driving, be alert for water running in the normally dry desert washes and across road dips. When hiking, avoid canyons during rainstorms and be prepared to move to higher ground. In either case, make sure to leave your name, phone number, location, description of issue, vehicle type and license plate. If not, please ask other visitors to notify employees at the visitor center that you need assistance. Mobile phone coverage in this area is unreliable. Do not touch, collect or try to kill these animals. Rattlesnakes, scorpions or venomous spiders may be sheltered behind boulders or under rocks and shrubs. When placing your hands and feet, use extra caution. Being prepared will make your visit here even more enjoyable. To safely enjoy Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, please respect yourselves and others by recognizing the unique challenges that visiting the Mojave Desert presents.
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