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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
- Question: Why is Memorial Day weekend special for many people?
- Answer: Most of us can't wait until Memorial Day weekend at end of May because it marks the start of summer.
- Question: What kinds of outdoor activities are popular during the summer?
- Answer: Whether your idea of a dream vacation is relaxing on a beach by the sea or mountain biking through a national park, longer days and warm weather make it easy to have fun outdoors.
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