We asked our Facebook followers to send us photos of how they beat the heat during the summer.
Thank you to everyone who responded. Here’s a sampling of some of those photos.

This good girl lounges after taking a swim in Diamond Lake. COURTESY PHOTO|STEPH BEREND

Mandy Comstock goes fishing. COURTESY PHOTO|MANDY COMSTOCK

Some people have to work in the heat, including Philip Stokke who was doing home inspections, checking a roof last week. COURTESY PHOTO|PHILIP STOKKE

Right: Taylor S. took his kids to Boulder Beach at Silverwood. COURTESY PHOTO|TAYLOR S.

Swimming, kayaking and fishing is the perfect way to spend a summer day. COURTESY PHOTO|ALICIA GREENWOOD