SUMMARY: Summers in Mississippi bring intense heat that lasts until at least October. Fortunately, the state offers various options for cooling off, including beautiful beaches, lakes, watering holes, and several waterparks spread across different regions. From the newly opened Serengeti Springs in Hattiesburg, affiliated with the Hattiesburg Zoo, to Geyser Falls in Choctaw, named Mississippi's #1 Family Attraction, there's an abundance of water-based fun. Waterparks like Buccaneer Bay in Waveland, Gulf Islands Water Park in Gulfport, and Grand Paradise Waterpark in Collins offer slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers. There are also nature-oriented spots like Merit Waterpark in Mendenhall with its natural beauty and cold spring-fed waters. Additionally, places like Pep's Point in Hattiesburg offer lakeside beach experiences, while Meridian East in Toomsuba provides a unique waterslide in the woods. These destinations ensure a cool and enjoyable time during Mississippi's hot summers.

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SUMMARY: Charlie's U-Pik, a farm that began in the ‘90s, has become a cherished summer tradition for many, with its original location in Lucedale and a second in Wiggins, Mississippi. Both farms allow visitors to pick their own produce, including tomatoes, watermelons, sweet corn, and more, for $12 per five-gallon bucket. Alternatively, pre-picked produce is available for purchase. The U-Pik experience also lists a wide variety of vegetables for the 2024 season, emphasizing no pets, littering, or eating in the fields, and the importance of washing buckets before use. The farm operates from Memorial Day through July 4, depending on the weather and crop availability, and remains closed on Sundays. Prices have been kept constant at $12 per bucket for the third consecutive year to combat high grocery costs. Updates on open dates and times can be found on their Facebook page.

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SUMMARY: Discovering the quality of truly good olive oil is a trend on the rise. While decent options can occasionally be found in supermarkets, such as an unfiltered Sicilian oil at Rouses, exploring online selections offers a broader variety of premium oils. Shopping online provides the benefit of detailed flavor profiles and customer reviews, which are lacking when viewing bottles in-store. A notable find is Frantoia, a high-quality olive oil made in Sicily, renowned for its adherence to traditional Sicilian olive oil pressing methods. Although pricier, Frantoia is praised for its rich flavor profile, making it ideal for drizzling over dishes rather than cooking. The author shares a personal recipe to highlight the transformative power of high-quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), suggesting that once you've tasted the “good stuff,” you'll never return to ordinary supermarket oils.

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