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Must-Read Tuesday, June 30, 2020



Kid-friendly frozen snacks, a cool hike in Sullivan County and fun museums kids can visit from home

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Get out of the heat and enjoy a museum tour online! 
Very hot or rain. Save for when the sun don't shine. Terrific online museum tours – no travel required!

A great summer hike in Sullivan County
#AdventureAtHome: Don't miss this 120 acre out-of-the-way spot for the best hiking and swimming. 

Kid-friendly frozen snacks to keep cool this summer
Kiwi. Strawberry. Orange. Mango. They add up to lip-smacking good during those steamy days


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