How to Beat the Heat

Baby, it’s hot outside—ok, so that’s not exactly how the song goes, but it’s how the temperature goes today. What to do if you need to beat the heat? We have a few suggestions for you

1. You Need to Stay Inside: And if you’re sick of looking at your house, head to the You can read a good book, get free wireless Internet or take the kids to a story time. With the A/C cranking, it’s the place to be.
2. You Need to Stay in the Shade: If you just love the outdoors that much, head to You can walk along a shady trail, or just park yourself under a big tree and enjoy the outside without the sun beating down on you.
3. You Need to Eat Ice Cream: It’s the coolest thing we can think of to eat in the heat, so hit or Jefferson Dairy and grab a cone.
4. You Need to Swim: There are lakes all over town, and while many of them require membership, you can always try a friend and see if you can get a guest pass to hit the water.
5. You Need to Wear Sunscreen: If you must be out in the sun, be sure to use the SPF 30, which you can get at a whole host of places in town. And keep downing the water to stay hydrated.