12 Ways To Welcome Summer

The lazy days of summer are here! But they aren’t really lazy — there’s so much to do and enjoy during the warmer months. Here are just a few ideas to get you started: 

1. Explore a new trail.
2. Go barefoot all day.
3. Go on a picnic somewhere you’ve never been before.
4. Visit a butterfly garden. 
5. Go fishing. You could catch and release or fish for dinner. 
6. Watch a sunset. 
7. Sleep outside in a hammock. 
8. Pick a fresh bouquet of flowers for your table. 
9. Visit the local farmer’s market and fix a meal using only what you purchase there. 
10. Play in a river. 
11. Attend an outdoor festival or concert. 
12. Catch fireflies (and then let them go). 

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