Being in the great outdoors can certainly be a ton of fun. It can also bring with it some challenges. When you are hiking you just never know what some of these obstacles may end up being that could come your way during a hike. For example, even though the forecasters predict nice weather does not mean a storm may not pop up during your adventure outdoors. You first will want to check the weather and see what they are saying. Then, check out the sky for yourself. But if you are on a hike and the weather turns ugly, you may want to consider having a plan as to what you may do. For instance, it may not be wise to hide under some trees during an electrical storm. Doing so could end up disastrous. Also, know where you are in relation to a safe place to go if the weather does turn ugly. It may be wise to talk to park officials to see what they suggest doing or see if there are any safe havens along your journeys path that you can hide out for a time. The main point here is to be careful!