These sweltering days require cooling water activities! Pack all of the things and head out to canoe, kayak, jet ski, paddle board and more.
Susan Swindell Day
Susan Day is the editor in chief for this award-winning publication and all-things Nashville Parent digital creative. She's also an Equity actress, screenwriter and a mom of four amazing kids.
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