Today, June 18, is International Picnic Day. Did you know the phrase "it's a picnic" has come to mean "it's easy"?

Here are some suggestions for local locations to have a picnic: 

• Fort Yargo State Park
• James Shackelford Memorial Park
• Victor Lord Park

The Food Network offers recipes you can use to plan a tasty picnic and the following list of picnicking essentials: 

• Blanket
• Insect repellent
• Napkins
• Plates
• Silverware
• Serving utensils
• Cups and wine glasses
• Corkscrew or bottle opener
• Paring knife
• Cutting board
• Condiments
• Damp wipes or cloths for cleaning up
• Garbage bag

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Today's forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
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Tonight's forecast: Partly cloudy, with a low about 64. Calm wind. 

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