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How do you beat the heat?

by Bri Wagner, Cronkite News
June 6, 2017

<h1>How do you beat the heat?</h1>
<p class="byline">by Bri Wagner, Cronkite News <br />June 6, 2017</p>
<p>As the summer months heat up the desert, we want to know how you, your family and friends "beat the heat" with summer activities. </p>
<p>Let us know by answering the questions below and we may include your recommendation in an upcoming story. </p>
<p>We will not publish your response without your permission. A journalist from Cronkite News or the Public Insight Network may contact you for further reporting.</p>
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How do you beat the heat?

Bri Wagner, Cronkite News
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As the summer months heat up the desert, we want to know how you, your family and friends "beat the heat" with summer activities. 

Let us know by answering the questions below and we may include your recommendation in an upcoming story. 

We will not publish your response without your permission. A journalist from Cronkite News or the Public Insight Network may contact you for further reporting.

(Photo by Ms. Phoenix via Creative Commons)

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