It is BLAZING hot across Grand Junction and the Western Slope. I know that with all this heat is a definite need to cool off. So here are ideas, that will help you to cool down! My first suggestion, grab some ice cream, or a slushy! That will get the summertime cooling started!

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In the Grand Valley, we are surrounded by amazing rivers and streams that are great places to cool down! There are so many things and places you can go to take the family for a fun day out!

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Everyone loves the pool! Even if you are not a fan of swimming, you can sit on the side and put your legs and feet in the water and enjoy the soothing cooling!

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If you are looking for a way to cool down without leaving home, here is an idea! Grab any yard sprinkler, hook it up and blast it on high! Grab the kids and spend the day in the yard enjoying the time with family while cooling off!

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One of my favorite memories of Summer was to get all my friends together and have a huge water fight! We would bring buckets, hoses, squirt guns, super soakers! For hours and hours, we could play and we completely forgot how hot it really was outside.

What are your favorite ways to cool down??

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