FiND iT FREDERiCK Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 12

This past winter, we were treated to above-normal temperatures. I loved that I could sleep with the windows open in February! Spring had us closely measuring rainfall and fearing flood stage. Now... we’re already experiencing near-record high temperatures in Frederick County. That’s what is so great about this region—the seasons change with great drama. Just when you’ve had enough of one, another is just around the corner. With those changing seasons come new opportunities for fun. Summer in Frederick County is when things really get swingin’. Festivals, special events, longer shopping hours, patio dining, and then even more festivals means no one can claim boredom! There quite literally is something for everyone...and usually on the same street. No one gets boxed in! This issue is packed with great ideas for spending these lazy, hazy days of summer. Whether the heat finds you seeking cool shelter in a chill bookstore, sipping wine at a local vineyard, or sitting in the stands cheering at a Keys game, Frederick County is the perfect place to be for the summer. Melissa Howes-Vitek, Editor // [email protected] 12