Before You Head Outdoors: Sunscreen Could Be the Most Important Thing You Pack
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-06-27T15:04:45.160Z
Outdoors
Hot Fun in the Summertime! -- Whether you're hiking a trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway, fishing your favorite mountain stream, working in the garden, or spending an afternoon at the lake, sunscreen deserves a place on your outdoor checklist just as much as water and sturdy shoes.
Hot Fun in the Summertime! -- Whether you're hiking a trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway, fishing your favorite mountain stream, working in the garden, or spending an afternoon at the lake, sunscreen deserves a place on your outdoor checklist just as much as water and sturdy shoes.Many people assume that cooler mountain temperatures mean less risk from the sun. Unfortunately, that's not true.The Mountain Sun Can Be Deceptively StrongWestern North Carolina's higher elevations actually expose visi