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Beach, Beach, and More Beach | Tips, Important Information, and Beach Vacation Preparation

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Ocean Lakes Family Campground features nearly one mile of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, and for many guests, this is one aspect of our campground they highly anticipate. One Mile of Atlantic Ocean at Ocean Lakes We want our guests to have fun on the beach but remember to follow Horry County’s Beach Laws. These laws are put in place to keep all safe. This week, we are providing you with tips and important information, as well as preparing you for your next Ocean Lakes beach vacation. Swim Safe Tips | Check out these tips below to ensure a safe trip to the beach: 1.     Swim in designated lifeguard areas 2.     Swim with a buddy 3.     Swim sober 4.     Do not fight the current (Signal for help) 5.     Do not float where you cannot swim 6.     Watch small children closely 7.     Do not dive into the surf, protect your neck 8.     Leash your boogie board or surf board 9.     Ask a lifeguard about water conditions 10. Look for, read,

Beat the Heat and Stay Cool

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Summertime is here and so is the South Carolina heat! When Summer hits, we all love to head to the beach or pool and keep cool while making a splash and catching a tan. It is important to stay cool and hydrated during your fun in the sun so that the fun does not have to come to an end. Today’s Weather | The temperature high for today is 91 degrees Fahrenheit, the low is 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and the heat index for today is 102 degrees Fahrenheit. I am sweating just reading those temperatures! This week, we are giving you 7 tips to staying cool and hydrated when staying at Ocean Lakes! Let’s get started: Tip 1 | We are starting our tips off simple – Drink lots of water! Even when you are not thirsty, drink water. This will keep you hydrated and help keep the muscle cramps away while you are riding your bike when exploring the campground, running on the beach to catch that frisbee, or sliding down the Drop Zone Mat Racer. Tip 2 | When packing for