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After a weekend of near-record temperatures, Franklin Pool is open for the summer season -- and with this heat, you can expect the pool to be at full capacity most weekends. Here are a few of the fun things you can do at Franklin Pool this summer. The pool season runs through Aug. 23:

We always talk about my Prosser pastures on the show and keeping them green -- then I discovered this video online, thanks to my wife. The pool looks dirty, but it really isn't and you can build this yourself with easy-to-get materials.

The Olympics have been going on for almost a week now, and we’ve finally gotten an answer to the most burning question of the games: do competitive swimmers pee in the pool? According to Carly Geehr, a former member of the US National Swimming Team, they do. A lot.

As much fun as the pool can be on a hot day it still comes with considerable dangers for families with small children. Every time I read about someone drowning, especially a little kids it just breaks my heart.

On the last day of operation, Franklin Pool opens its doors from 2-4pm for dogs and their owners for a day of doggie swimming fun.