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General
Travel Tips:
- Dress in layers anytime of the year (temperatures may differ with other regional cities)
- Prepare to acclimate with the altitude as many area attractions are at a much higher elevation than Springdale
- Since Springdale has about
300 sunny days a year, use
sun protection (see
section below)
- Drink plenty of fluids because Springdale has a hot, dry climate
- Book rooms in advance because
area hotels are usually sold
out - click here
for Springdale lodging information
- Make activity and entertainment
reservations in advance so
that you have a solid itinerary
before you get here - click
here
for Springdale activity and
entertainment information
- Plan where you are going
to eat - click
here for Springdale dining
information
- Consider Utah's liquor laws. For instance, the drinking age is 21, and minors have restricted access to private venues that serve alcohol.
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Suggested
Clothing:
- Bandanna (face, head and/or
neck covering)
- Cut-off pants (hiking)
- Gloves (night/morning wear)
- Hat (sun & weather protection)
- Jacket (Warmth - wool/synthetic
fiber and/or cotton)
- Jacket (wind breaker)
- Pants (heavy duty for outdoors)
- Rain wear (rain suit/poncho)
- Shirts (long sleeve for
outdoors)
- Shoes (sport/hiking)
- Socks (cotton/wool or combination
for hiking - one pair for
each day)
- Sweatshirt/sweater/or down
vest
- "T" Shirts (long or short
sleeve)
- Underwear (depends on season/altitude
for warmth - 20 to 55 degree/night
wear)
- Warm, long sleeve shirt
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First
Aid:
One thing that should be at
the top of any back country
travel checklist is a personal
first-aid kit, or a selection
of medical supplies to meet
emergency medical needs. What
you should take will depend
on who you are, where you are
going and how long you will
be staying. Consult your family
doctor about these and any other
suggestions and additional supplies
you may need. We would suggest
the following minimum items
be considered:
- Antiseptic
- Ace bandage
- Band-aids
- Burn ointment
- Chap stick
- First aid tap
- Foot (blister) pads/powder
- Gauze compresses
- Salt tablets
- Sharp knife
- Suntan lotion
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Miscellaneous:
- Compass
- Day pack with (2 qts of
water)
- Ear Plugs
- Eye Wash
- Fire starter
- Survival blanket
- First aid kit (See 1st Aid)
- Flashlight/extra batteries
- Matches (water proof)
- Paper/pencil
- Pocket knife
- Sewing kit
- Soap (washing & hand - biodegradable)
- Sun Glasses
- Toilet paper (In plastic
packets)
- Towels (Wet)
- Water containers (two, 1
quart bottles)
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Sun
Protection:
- Keep in mind that the ultraviolet
radiation of the sun which
will burn you is stronger
at higher elevations and are
most intense in tropical,
snow and water environments.
Wear protective hats and other
coverings when in the sun.
A natural suntan which has
been obtained slowly helps
protect you from sunburn,
however, the kind of tan you
get from a bottle doesn't.
- When you buy a commercial
sunscreen product look for
a SPF (sun protection factor)
rating on the package.
- SPF 2 to 4 = Minimal protection
for people who rarely burn
and tan easily and deeply.
- SPF 4 to 6 = Moderate protection
for people who tan well with
minimal burn.
- SPF 6 to 8 = Extra protection
for people who burn moderately
and tan gradually.
- SPF 8 to 15 = Maximum protection
from sunburning for people
who always burn easily and
tan minimally.
- RECOMMENDED - SPF 15 or
greater = Ultra protection
from sunburn, offers the most
protection which permits no
sun tanning for people who
burn easily and never tan.
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Toiletries:
- Laundry bag
- Mirror
- Sleep wear
- Sanitary supplies
- Shaving articles
- Sewing kit
- Soap
- Tooth brush & paste
- Towel (bath/hand)
- Wash cloth
- Wet towels
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