Undeniably, the top posts this week centered around ways to stay cool during record high temperatures. It’s not often that Thurston County residents brace hot weather and need a reprieve. Luckily, ThurstonTalk came to the rescue and published information about ways to chill out. Now that the thermometer has returned to a manageable 70 degrees, it’s hard to think about heat exhaustion and cooling stations. But, to prepare for “next time” (which incidentally may not be until next August), here is a summary of our posts related to combating the heat.
Heat Hot! Ideas To Stay Cool In Thurston County
Dr. Diana Yu, the Health Officer for Thurston County, quickly rallied her resources and pulled together some great tips for staying cool. ThurstonTalk also published a list of cooling stations to help residents find a safe place to wait out the heat wave. And, many parents relied on our post summarizing the downtown Olympia fountain hours before heading out.
Thrifty Thurston Visits The New East Bay Public Plaza
This article has been soaring our charts for ten days. Not only is the East Bay Public Plaza a fabulous addition to downtown Olympia but the running stream was a welcome sight for hot feet earlier this week. Many kids (of all ages!) waded in the stream throughout the week, cooling off in a beautiful public park setting. Flip through our photo set to see more East Bay action.
Kayak Opportunities Galore and Paddleboarding – The Perfect Summer Activity On The Water
Readers also turned to our summaries of kayaking and paddleboarding. (Sneaking out of the office early to enjoy bright sunshine?) Regardless of your athleticism, these two activities can be enjoyed right here, in Olympia waters. Whether you are renting a kayak at West Bay or launching a paddleboard in Boston Harbor, an increasing number of Olympia area residents are finding pleasure in these outdoor activities.
And, no weekend summary would be complete without a shout-out to the beloved Pet Parade. Completing its 83rd year touring downtown Olympia, the popular event was visited by hundreds of two- and four-legged friends. Scan the photos shot by our ThurstonTalk photographer by clicking here. If you missed this year’s parade, mark your calendar for August 17, 2013 (third Saturday of the month) when pets will, once again, parole the downtown Olympia shopping core.
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