Sunny North Dakota Skies and Sunburns: A Friendly Reminder from the Driver’s Seat

Boy, it was a nice, sunny weekend! You didn’t have to look far to find signs that spring has finally sprung. Lawnmowers were humming, garden hoses were spraying, and neighbors were actually waving at each other instead of shivering behind scarves and hoods. Folks were out riding motorcycles, cruising in convertibles, or just digging in the dirt in their flower beds with the kind of joy that only comes after a six-month-long winter nap.

Cruisin' for a Bruisin'—From the Sun!

I was lucky enough to be one of those convertible cruisers. Top down, radio up, sunglasses on—pure joy! But I’ll tell you what else was up: the temperature. That sunshine was hot. I mean, really hot. Halfway through my drive, I realized the tops of my arms were starting to feel a little crispy. That’s when it hit me—oops, forgot the sunblock.

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Sunshine’s Great—Until You’re the Lobster! Don’t Forget the Sunscreen

So here’s your friendly reminder: as you're out soaking up the sunshine and reclaiming your yard from the clutches of winter, don’t forget the sunscreen. It’s not just for the beach anymore. A quick smear of SPF 30 can save you from the tomato-red arms and the aloe vera regret.

Melanoma on the Rise in North Dakota—Sunburns Are No Joke, Folks!

And this isn’t just me channeling my inner mom voice—the National Cancer Institute has reported that melanoma is on the rise in North Dakota. That’s right, we’re not just known for wide open spaces and some of the best walleye fishing anymore. Now we’ve got a sunburn problem too.

So, whether you’re pulling weeds, polishing chrome, or flying down the highway with the wind in your hair, take two minutes and lather up. Your skin will thank you later.