As we roast in the heat during this unusually hot and dry summer, we’re all doing our best to stay cool- like blasting the AC in our cars on the way home after work, and keeping the shades drawn during the day to prevent our homes and offices from becoming a sauna. As much as we look forward to summer once mud season begins, it’s always a disappointment when we feel forced to stay indoors when it’s sunny outside. Let’s face it though- summer will be over soon, and before we know it we’ll be pulling our hats and scarves out of storage and scraping the ice off our windshields in the morning. As much as we may feel forced to stay indoors because of the summer heat, we still encourage all of our fans and readers to get outside and enjoy the outdoors (because who wants to look back in a few months and regret not making the most out of summer?!). Getting out of the house and on a trail for a hike in the early morning is a great way to stay active- and stay cool. If you have dogs, we recommend taking them to a trail that runs along a river- that way when it gets too hot, the pets can cool down in the water- and so can you. If you have kids, an afternoon at the local rec center pool is a great way to have fun and enjoy the outdoors.
When you’re active in the sun and heat during the summer, it is important to remember to protect yourself and stay hydrated. That’s why we are giving away sunscreen, a water bottle, and a hat from The North Face to one lucky winner! Tell us why you need to stay hydrated this summer (are you attempting your first Fourteener next month, or maintaining an awesome garden in your backyard?) in a comment below, and one random winner will be chosen from the comments. Contest ends Monday, July 30th. Prizes will be shipped for free within the U.S. only.
Good luck to all of our readers and fans!
Win this GTD Endurance Hat from The North Face!
Jacqueline
A proud Colorado resident for 13 years, Jacqueline loves working up a sweat and being active outdoors, whether it's hiking 14ers, running the city, or working out at Red Rocks. She also loves traveling and having new adventures in the U.S. and throughout the world, spending time with her friends and family, good food and drink, and last, but certainly not least—the Denver Broncos!
would love to win! Thank you for the chance.
I need to stay hydrated this summer because I have a baby on the way and I tend to get very dry skin when I’m pregnant.
Thanks for the opportunity for a chance at winning some awesome products! Just thinking about winter just made me feel cooler in this 103° heat!
Staying hydrated while working out my new hip! Loving being able to move!
I try to remain hydrated so my skin stays healthy looking at 40+ also Like to stay hydrated so I’m able to participate in more outdoor activities Like zip lining in this Missouri heat wave!
I stay hydrated for overall helth
Love my reusable stainless water bottle to help keep me hydrated! Got to stay on my toes to chance my kids!!
Love to win!!! Thanks for the nice giveaway!!
i stay hydrated so i will have beautiful skin
I try to stay hydrated to keep my energy up! Thanks for the chance!
water is good for u in and out of your body
I need to stay hydrated this summer because because I am training for a 5k Marathon next month.
I stay hydrated is important for health.
I try to stay hydrated to keep up with this hot WV weather! Thanks for the chance
I need to stay hydrated because i just opened a $646.00 electric bill for one month…OMG get me some water!
We have been in a state wide drought, received a little rain yesterday. I love my flower garden, but I get very thirsty when I am out watering in this heat!
Congratulations Beth Titus! Thank you to everyone who entered this contest- stay tuned in because we will be posting another contest soon!
I need to stay hydrated this summer because I work out daily at an mma style fitness facility, and boy do we sweat!! I usually work out for two hours, and upon leaving I can squeeze sweat from my shirt, and sometimes it looks as though I peed my pants. LOL THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!