4 Tips to Keep
Hot Sand From
Burning Your Feet Sand can sometimes reach temperatures
as high as 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
These tips provided by Mental Floss
will keep your feet safe. 1. Burrow your feet as you walk. This technique is often used by
professional beach volleyball players
because it helps your feet find cooler sand. 2. Pour water on the sand. A kid's sand-castle bucket works
well for this. Just pour water down
as you're walking a short distance. 3. Follow the shade. Early morning or evening are prime times when the sun is at an angle to the beach, casting cooling shadows. Beach umbrellas or palm trees also provide shade relief. 4. Stick to
light-colored beaches. Paul Jarvis, geologist and volcanologist at the University of Geneva, to Mental Floss
