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Posted in Oklahoma July 12, 2016 by Ashley

11 Photos That Perfectly Sum Up Oklahoma In The Summer

Nothing screams summer in Oklahoma more than HEAT! And this summer is no exception. Our summers revolve around staying cool, getting wet and having fun. These 11 photos perfectly sum up what summer looks like in Oklahoma:

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1. First, you'll notice that we are all melting.

2. We look a little goofy trying to find creative ways to stay cool.

3. Floating the Illinois River is on everyone's Facebook timeline.

4. Everywhere we go, we are reminded of the heat, like this sign that reads: "Satan called, he wants his weather back."

5. Our temperatures get well above 100 degrees.

6. We see long lines at the shaved ice stands.

7. If we're outside very long, we start seeing people like this.

8. Everyone's looking for places to cool off.

9. Summer bugs have arrived and are in full force.

10. Friends and family gather for long summer nights on the porch.

11. But no Oklahoma summer is complete without a trip to the lake.

Looking for things to do this summer in Oklahoma? Check out our summer bucket list here.

Ashley

Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't exploring Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beaches of California.