Traveling to see us for the Holidays? Be Prepared! ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ❄️If you're traveling this year, be sure your vehicle is in good running condition. Be sure to get plenty of rest and be prepared for emergency situations. ❄️Stay safe on the roads over the holidays — and every day: ❄️Prepare your car for winter and keep an emergency kit with you ❄️Get a good night’s sleep before departing to avoid drowsy driving ❄️Leave early and plan ahead for heavy traffic ❄️Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up, no matter how long or short the distance traveled ❄️Put that cell phone away; many distractions occur while driving, but cell phones are the main culprit ❄️Practice defensive driving – stay calm and carry on ❄️ Bring chains and be prepared to drive on snowy and icy roads Submitted by the NPS Safety Office #drivesafe #wintertravel #holiday #vacation #holidayvacation #notcooking