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Our cruel summer is coming to a close and the upcoming holiday weekend is one of the last chances for people to get out of the house and enjoy the long days of sunshine. Vacation rental manager Vacasa has released its list of <a href="https://www.vacasa.com/discover/off-the-grid-labor-day-getaways" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">top 10 destinations</a> for Labor Day this weekend. 
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Small-town Sun Valley sits at the edge of the Sawtooth and Challis National Forests, and it gets a whopping 15 hours of sunshine per day during the summer months. Hike all the way up <a href="https://www.visitsunvalley.com/to-do/bald-mountain-summer-lift-access/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bald Mountain</a> west of town, then order some takeout from one of Sun Valley’s coveted restaurants. 
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2. Steamboat Springs, Colorado 
When you reach historic Steamboat Springs, you may feel like you’ve gone back in time. Reminiscent of the Old West, Steamboat is a naturally stunning escape tucked in the Rocky Mountains. Cool off by floating the <a href="https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/YampaRiver" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yampa River</a>, or take a stroll through town and expect to be greeted (at a distance) by all the friendly locals.
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3. Greenville, Maine
Greenville rests on the 40-mile-long <a href="https://destinationmooseheadlake.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moosehead Lake</a>&mdash;the largest of its kind in the state. As the name of the lake would suggest, it’s home to many moose, so keep your eyes peeled for these majestic creatures as you hike through the woods or take a <a href="https://curriersflyingservice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">private flight</a>.
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4. Eagle River, Wisconsin
Along a large freshwater lake chain, you’ll find the laid-back northwoods town of Eagle River. Bike through densely wooded forests, or take a more leisurely method of travel&mdash;a <a href="https://eagleriver.org/businesses/rocking-w-stable/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guided horseback ride</a>. 
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5. Sevierville, Tennessee 
Tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains, Sevierville has hundreds of forest trails and several jaw-dropping waterfalls. Boat along <a href="https://www.visitmysmokies.com/douglas-lake-tn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Douglas Lake</a>, take a tour through underground caverns, or just breathe in the crisp air from the back deck of your cabin rental.
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6. Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Concealed in North Carolina’s range of Blue Ridge peaks, Sugar Mountain is a treasure of a village. If heights don’t make you queasy, visit the nation’s highest suspension footbridge, the Mile-High Swinging Bridge, or <a href="https://seesugar.com/summer-bike-lift/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">take a chairlift</a> from the base of the mountain to 1,200 feet up.
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7. Ludlow, Vermont
Tourists flock to Ludlow to enjoy snow sports during the winter, but the summer months are decidedly less crowded. Don’t be fooled, though: the tiny town is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise year round. Breathe in the fresh mountain air, and hike to the swimming holes at <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/vermont/buttermilk-falls-trail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buttermilk Falls</a>.
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8. Angel Fire, New Mexico
Often called New Mexico’s best-kept secret, Angel Fire is a small village rife with adventure in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Visit the largest bike park in the Rocky Mountains, charting 60 miles of terrain, or hike to New Mexico’s highest point, <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/wheeler-peak-via-williams-lake-trail" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wheeler Peak</a>.
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9. Helen, Georgia 
Venture to Helen in northeast Georgia and you’ll feel like you just touched down in Europe. A Bavarian village set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Helen has a storied past and unequivocal charm dating back to the 1800s. While you’re there, don’t miss 300-foot <a href="https://www.helenga.org/directory-item/dukes-creek-falls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dukes Creek Falls</a>.
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10. Tannersville, Pennsylvania
Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Tannersville is the perfect destination for big families and honeymooners alike. Take a dip in a unique <a href="https://www.poconomountains.com/romantic-getaways/heart-shaped-tubs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">heart-shaped tub</a>, or zipline through the treetops if adrenaline-pumping activities are more your speed.
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10 low-key destinations to consider for Labor Day

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Perched on the very edge of the wilderness, Anchorage is the doorstep to an Alaskan adventure. Drive one of the two roads out of Anchorage for just 20 minutes in either direction, and the office buildings fade away and traffic lights turn into mountain-studded horizons, crystalline salmon streams and the bold promises of the Last Frontier. 
 
It’s no surprise that you’ll find some excellent day trips from Anchorage. Wilderness is just a few steps out of downtown, with mountains, wildlife and adventure all on offer. These following day trips are our favorites. <img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/general/dreamstime_l_26280870.jpg" alt="dreamstime_l_26280870.jpg?mtime=20191104110732#asset:107239" /> 
<h2> Girdwood
 
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This little ski town – home to the state’s largest ski resort, Alyeska – is a 45-minute drive from Anchorage down the curvy two-lane Seward Highway. The drive itself is worth the trip as it’s lined on one side by the steep walls of the Chugach Mountains and Turnagain Arm on the other. You might spot Dall sheep, beluga whales, bald eagles, and the powerful bore tide churning up the Arm.
 
 
Once in Girdwood, you’ll have plenty of great options to fill your day. The town is nestled in a rainforest valley and ringed by gorgeous peaks. Hike one of the many excellent trails, including one that takes you to a hand tram across a gorge (the Winner Creek Trail). If your legs aren’t feeling up to a climb, ride the Alyeska Aerial Tram up to the top of Mt Alyeska. You’ll have panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and multiple glaciers, and definitely some pics for your social media accounts. 
 
 
Don’t skip any meals in Girdwood; this tiny town has a disproportionate number of excellent restaurants. Try the Bake Shop for homey breakfasts and Jack Sprat for creative cuisine with a view. Come hungry and fuel up for your adventure, and then replenish those calories on the other side of it. 
 
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<h2>Portage Valley
 
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Another 20 minutes down the highway from the Girdwood turnoff is the gorgeous Portage Valley. This 14-mile-long valley is packed with hanging glaciers, a rushing pastel-blue river, and, at the end, namesake Portage Glacier. The Trail of Blue Ice wanders alongside the two-lane Portage Valley Rd, offering gentle and family-friendly terrain for walking or cycling. 
 
 
At the end of the road is the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recarea/?recid=71946">Begich, Boggs Visitor Center</a>, perched on a glacial lake bobbing with icebergs. Here you can watch an excellent film about the glacier, and learn more about this river of ice through interactive exhibits. Glacier viewing cruises to the face of Portage Glacier depart five times per day in summer. 
 
 
Just past the visitor center is North America’s longest highway-railroad combo tunnel. The <a href="http://www.dot.state.ak.us/creg/whittiertunnel/index.shtml">Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel</a> is 2.5 miles long and connects to the old military town of Whittier. Driving the tunnel is a unique experience and worth the exploration.
 
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<h2>Eagle River
 
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In the opposite direction, about half an hour up the Glenn Highway, is Eagle River. At first glance, this Anchorage bedroom community offers a collection of stores and restaurants. But the town offers some excellent hiking and wildlife spotting opportunities. At the end of Eagle River Road is the <a href="https://www.ernc.org/">Eagle River Nature Center</a>. Family-friendly, the center offers talks, classes and guided hikes of the area. You can wander along Eagle River, where the mountains tower in vertical walls, or along shorter loops with interpretive signs. This area is one of your best bets for spotting moose and even bears. 
 
 
Just off the highway from Anchorage is a turnoff for Hiland Rd. If you’re feeling up for an alpine hike, drive to the end of the road and head out to Eagle and Symphony Lakes. This trail meanders 5.5 miles through alpine meadows full of flowers and follows the south fork of Eagle River (really just a rushing stream at this point) until it reaches the two lakes at the end of a glacier-carved valley. The two lakes are markedly different from each other; one is a surreal, glacial blue, and the other dark and clear. 
 
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<h2>Hatcher Pass
 
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Nestled into the Talkeetna Mountains, which are sharper than the nearby Chugach, is the green and dramatic Hatcher Pass. You’ll drive up the winding Palmer-Fishhook Rd to <a href="http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/indmine.htm">Independence Mine State Historical Park</a>, where you can explore the outbuildings and tailings of this once-prosperous gold mine. Take a self-guided tour or read up on the history at the visitor center and museum. 
 
 
Several hiking trails branch off the road. One of the more popular ones is to Reed Lakes, a 7-9 mile round-trip hike that takes you to two ice blue lakes in a magical mountain ringed setting. It’s somewhat difficult and will take a full day, but the otherworldly valley is worth it. 
 
 
Finish your day with a meal with a view at Hatcher Pass Lodge or drive back to the farming community of Palmer for a farm-to-table meal.

The Best Day Trips from Anchorage

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Apples and pumpkin-spiced everything are as much a part of <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/american-fall-festivals">autumn</a> as <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/budget-travel-vacation-ideas-best-places-to-see-fall-foliage_13382">foliage</a> and trick-or-treating, but there's more to seasonal flavors than oversize gourds and crisp early-harvest McIntoshes. Throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean, local and regional culinary customs have become reasons to celebrate--some of them distinct and intriguing enough for hungry travelers to check out and see for themselves. We rounded up 10 unique and delicious events that are worth the trip this gorgeous season. 
<h2>1. Festival and Flavor: Beer, Food &amp; Football: Foley, AL</h2>
Fall weekends were pretty much made for college football in Alabama, so you better believe that a food festival on a Saturday in Alabama is going to feature plenty of pigskin. The Festival and Flavor event, which is taking place for the seventh year in Foley, about 40 miles southeast of Mobile, near the Gulf Shore, will have televisions broadcasting the day’s games so fans don’t have to miss a beat as they sample bites from area food trucks and local restaurants and chefs. And that’s to say nothing about the wine and beer that will be poured. Each entrance ticket comes with three drinks and unlimited food. Additionally, jewelry, soaps and oils, pottery, and heaps more from local makers will be on sale. ($20 adults, $10 kids under 13; October 6, alabamafestivalofflavor.com)  
<h2>2. Harvest Festival at El Ranch de las Golondrinas: Santa Fe, NM</h2>
New Mexico’s traditions, from crafts to food, are the draw at this Harvest Festival, which takes place at <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/article/santa-fe-new-mexico-guide">Santa Fe's</a> El Ranch de las Golondrinas, a sprawling, living history museum devoted to preserving the traditions of Hispanic culture of Spanish colonial, Mexican, and Territorial New Mexico during the 18th and 19th centuries. Throughout the festival weekend, El Ranch, which consists of over 30 historical buildings and agricultural fields on 200 acres, becomes a flurry of museum staffers and volunteers dressed up as “villagers” and leading guests in time-honored activities, like crushing grapes by foot in deerskin vats (kids only, please), pressing apples for cider, making tortillas, and grinding sorghum for molasses. There’s also an artists' market, live music, and mule-drawn carriage rides. ($8 adults, kids under 12 free; October 6-7, golondrinas.org/festivals/harvest-festival)

<h2>3. Hometown Homegrown: Pittsburgh, PA</h2>
It’s fitting that the John Heinz History Center, an institution named for the late senator, Pittsburgh native son, and descendant of the ketchup kingpin. After all, is there any food item more popular than that iconic condiment? Pittsburgh’s food scene is quickly gaining visibility on the national radar, and all the reasons why are available for sampling at Hometown Homegrown. Local chefs, food purveyors, distillers, and brewers will be on hand for the one-day event, where they’ll participate in cooking demos and showcase their specialties—not to mention their hometown pride. With tables organized by neighborhood, the expo provides a flavorful map of Steel City’s exciting and ever-evolving culinary landscape. ($16; October 20, goodtastepittsburgh.com/hometown-homegrown)

<h2>4. Sauerkraut Festival: Waynesville, OH</h2>
It was October 1970 when the Waynesville Retail Merchants served a sauerkraut dinner as part of a sidewalk sale. About 1,500 visitors indulged in 528 pounds of fermented cabbage during that inaugural meal, and now, nearly half a century later, the annual event draws some 350,000 visitors who collectively consume no less than seven tons of sauerkraut—and not just piled on bratwurst. Yes, you can get cabbage rolls and a Reuben—from a variety of vendors, in fact—but some maverick chefs have been known to push boundaries, dishing out sauerkraut pizza, brownies, pies, donuts, and bread. There are local purveyors selling non-cabbage nourishment too, with 450-plus vendors from 25 states offering handmade goods and art over the course of the two-day event. (Free; October 13-14, sauerkrautfestial.waynesvilleohio.com) 
<h2>5. Cranberry Fest: Eagle River, WI</h2>
The berry that’s all too often relegated to juice or pigeonholed in its role as a Thanksgiving dinner side dish gets the spotlight during the first weekend in October at the Cranberry Fest in Eagle River, Wisconsin, about 100 miles south of Lake Superior. Tours of the nearby cranberry marsh will run Thursday through Sunday and include shuttle transportation (reservations required). But on the weekend, you can try more cranberry food and drink than you ever imagined—cranberry brats, char-broiled chicken sandwiches, soups, beer, and baked goods. In fact, there’s an entire tent where you can buy sweet treats to take home for later. And that’s to say nothing of the 10,000 pounds of fresh local cranberries and craisins expected to be sold that weekend. Add to that live music and nearly 300 vendors selling original arts and crafts, as well as dining and shopping activities off the festival grounds, and you’ll end up with enough to do to fill the whole weekend.
 (Free; October 6-7, eagleriver.org/featured/cranberry-fest)
<h2>6. Harvest Fair: Bristol, RI</h2>
Leave it to a New England institution to show you how farmers lived, circa 18th century. And in Bristol, a harbor town established in 1680 that became a seafaring commerce and industry hub in the subsequent two centuries, farming life was vibrant, so history is rich. Coggeshall Farm Museum preserves it magnificently year-round and during special events, like the 45th annual Harvest-to-Table Fair combines old-world regional foodways (see: johnnycakes, a signature of the museum’s eatery) with a showcase of the area’s contemporary food scene. East Bay chefs will be presenting samples of seasonal dishes, largely made with local ingredients. But back to the 18th century. There will be plenty of ways for kids to get a sense of life back then with pony rides, hayrides and art and craft activities. (Free; October 14, coggeshallfarm.org/events-programs-and-workshops)
<h2>7. Chicago Gourmet: Chicago, IL</h2>
<img src="https://img.budgettravel.com/Chicago.jpg" alt="Chicago.jpg?mtime=20180924184150#asset:103328" />(chicagogourmet.org)Chicago’s high-profile, Bon Appetit-sponsored culinary fest is just over a week away, and while the weekend’s main event is sold out (and at $310 a head, it wasn’t exactly budget-friendly to begin with), you can still snag tickets to some mouth-wateringly tempting ancillary affairs. The crowd-favorite Hamburger Hop may be at capacity, but tickets for the after-party—dubbed Late Night Gourmet, with small bites, cocktails, a dance floor, and DJ-driven beats—are still available. Blues, Booze &amp; Bites at River Roast takes the “chefs are the new rock stars” meme literally, with an assortment of local talent serving up snacks and suds as everyone rocks out on the waterfront. Perhaps most relevant to the peripatetic set is Global StrEATS, a celebration of international street fare from Chicago chefs of wide-ranging cultural influences. But if only the main event will do, day passes are still available for Sunday, but they’re going fast, so you’ll want to grab them asap. (From $40 for individual events; Sept. 28-30, chicagogourmet.org)
<h2>8. New York African Week Food Festival, New York, NY</h2>
Historic Harlem plays host to the Taste of Africa Festival, part of African Restaurant Week. Flavors from all over the continent will be shared by more than 25 area restaurants and food purveyors. Plus chefs from far and wide, as well as down the block, are part of a packed schedule of food demos. But this festival is about more than eating your way through a mid-October Saturday. Check out the fashion, beauty, and cultural items for sale and DJ sessions as you learn everything you never thought to ask about the foodways of many different African nations. (From $12; Oct. 13, purchase tickets <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ny-african-restaurant-week-food-festival-2018-tickets-45459590860" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.)
<h2>9. Toast of Brooklyn: Brooklyn, NY</h2>
Few places in the United States are more culturally diverse than Queens and Brooklyn, a fact that manifests in the rich culinary landscape of each borough. The bounty of the latter takes center stage at the annual Toast of Brooklyn, which started in 2007 as a celebration of the socioeconomic revitalization of Bedford Stuyvesant. Today it takes place at the William Vale, a sleek boutique hotel in the ultra-hip Williamsburg neighborhood. The walk-around tasting, a fundraiser, will include bites from chefs who helm area restaurants. Accompany those with what promises to be an exciting assortment of beer and spirits, from small batch Brooklyn-made hooch to familiar global brands. There are two tasting sessions (12:30pm-4:30pm; 5:30pm to 9:30pm) ($60; thetoastofbrooklyn.com, Nov. 13) 
<h2>10. St. Bart's Gourmet Festival: Saint Bart’s, West Indies</h2>
One year after <a href="https://www.budgettravel.com/video/volunteer-puerto-rico">hurricanes Irma and Maria</a> wreaked havoc on the Caribbean, Saint Bart’s is bouncing back. Most of the the island’s villas and hotels have reopened for business, and its pricier signature resorts are slated to welcome guests within the next few months—just in time for the fifth-annual St. Bart’s Gourmet Festival in early November. The four-day event features multi-course tasting menus from Michelin-starred French chefs for the high-rollers and free activities everyone else. Cheer on local mixologists at the bartender competition, support aspiring pastry masters at Les Petites Toques, where kids 15 and under battle for dessert supremacy; check out the Chefs Challenge, a cook-off judged by this year’s guest chefs; and take in La Course des Garçons de Café, in which business-attire-clad servers race down the street bearing trays laden with bottles and glasses, and the first to cross the finish line with their tray intact takes home the prize. (From $110 for fixed-price menus; November 1-4, stbarthgourmetfestival.com)

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The race for America's Coolest Small Towns 2013 is on! For the seventh year, we're setting out to find the best small&ndash;town communities around the country. We're still reeling from the excitement of last year's contest, which resulted in 368,000 total votes (crashing the site!) and ended with <a href="http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/budget-travel-vacation-ideas-coolest-small-towns,8943/?src=blgrc">our first ever tie</a> between Beaufort, NC, and Hammondsport, NY. Think you live in one of America's Coolest Small Towns? <a href="http://bit.ly/P7Ope1" target="_blank">Nominate it now thru Oct. 15th!</a> As of 1 p.m. on Friday, Bay St. Louis, MS, is in the lead with 6,146 votes, and Watkins Glen, NY, is right behind with 5,782. Eagle River, WI, is in third with 1,924 votes, while Elkhart Lake, WI, is in fourth with 1,759. Camden, ME, is currently in fifth place, holding its own with 1,293 votes.
Before you nominate your favorite small town, check to see if it is already on the list&mdash;if it's already been nominated, just add your vote and leave a comment about what makes it so special. Towns must have a population of 10,000 people or less, and should have a certain quality that sets it apart from the rest, whether it's known for the arts, home to plenty of quirky shops, or just has a special energy about the place.
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<ul><li>Situated directly on the lake, the hotel puts you steps from the scenic Shore Path, a 26-mile walking path that weaves through stunning historic estates and boasts gorgeous vantage points around Lake Geneva </li><li>Enjoy a slow morning or grab breakfast to go from the Lake House Café; it's open daily, serving coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, fruit and more </li><li>Take in gorgeous lake views from The Grandview Restaurant, offering cuisine such as prime steaks, fresh seafood and traditional Wisconsin favorites</li></ul>

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A thorough makeover of Chicago’s 1912 Atlantic Bank Building turned it into the 4-star Hotel Julian in 2018. The terra-cotta façade was restored by hand, and the landmark was topped with a modern addition. The style inside is while showcasing original 1912 elements: a black-and-white image of the building’s original designer, Benjamin Marshall, is painted on a brick wall in the hotel’s restaurant.
<ul><li>In-room indulgences: Guests can relax in Frette robes while sipping espresso, and freshen up with Panpuri bath products as well as Frette 300-count linen and towels, made exclusive to Hotel Julian.</li><li>About Last Knife specializes in and chef-driven steak dishes, along with pun-heavy cocktails (coming soon)</li><li>State-of-the-art gym with TRX Suspension Training gear and Peloton bikes that let riders stream live classes</li><li>Praise from the press: Travel + Leisure named it one of Chicago’s best new hotels and nominated it for one of 2019 World’s Best. U.S. News & World Report awarded it one of the best hotels in 2020. Conde Nast ranked the hotel #5 on their top hotels in Chicago 2020 list.</li></ul>

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Eagle River is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,398 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Vilas County. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.

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Three Lakes is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,131 at the 2010 census. The census-designated place of Three Lakes is located in the town. The unincorporated community of Clearwater Lake is also located in the town.

Three Lakes

Conover is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,235 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated community of Conover is located in the town.

Conover

Vilas County is a county in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,430. Its county seat is Eagle River.

Vilas

St. Germain is a town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,932 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of St. Germain is located in the town.

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