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By Alan Silverstein, ajs@frii.com (page updated Fri Feb 13 18:18:10 MST 2026)

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On my last full day of the houseboat trip, I went out on the kayak alone for an incredible 6.5 hours to paddle and hike/scramble -- twice -- during intense heat peaking out at 106 degrees! As usual I wore (previously) white long-sleeve dress clothing bought at a thrift store, and kept it wet all day.

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