Summer Fun
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Summer Fun
Activities the whole family can enjoy!
Reporter: Emily Allison
Email Address: emily.allison@gray.tv
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Whether you're vacationing in Florida, planning a day at the beach, try a few activities below to enjoy the sunny days with the whole family!

  • Head to the beach and fly a kite. Then take a dip in the water to cool off!

  • Take a walk around your neighborhood and soak up a few rays from the sun.

  • Take a bike ride as a family. Plan a route around your neighborhood and set off on an adventure, together.

  • Pack a few sandwiches, drink boxes, and other easy treats and have a picnic. Go to a local park or set outside in your own backyard and simply enjoy each others company, while you feast in the sunshine.

  • Pay animals a visit at your local zoo.

  • Make your own hopscotch course on the sidewalk and make a game of it.

  • Gather up a few good books, and go outdoors and read. Find a swing at a local park, or set up lawn chairs in your backyard.

  • Go to a local playground and play! Swing on swings, slide on slides, teeter on the teeter-totter, play on the jungle gym … hey, they say you’re only as old as what you feel. So have fun and just enjoy the playtime!

  • Get a Slip-and-Slide or sprinkler and run around to cool yourself off. Make a game of it and see who can slide the farthest on the Slip-and-Slide, or jump the farthest over the sprinkler.

  • If it’s a rainy day, play hide and seek indoors. Then make chocolate chip cookies afterwards.

  • Get crafty! CLICK HERE for a few fun craft ideas for the whole family to enjoy!

  • Catch a film! CLICK HERE for a Summer Film Preview!

    Do you have your own summer fun activity not on the list? Why not share it! Submit your activities below and tell us what you do for fun in the summer sun!

    • Winter Travel

    Interested in a little getaway this winter? Check out some snowy sites that are sure to bring you and your family joy this season.

    Lake Tahoe, Nevada
    Bike along the Truckee River, hop on a carriage ride, or visit Donner Memorial State Park and Emigrant Trail Museum!

    Stowe, Vermont
    Check out the home of Ben and Jerry, at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Factory, visit the Cold Hollow Cider Mill, or tempt your taste buds with Laughing Moon Chocolates.

    Denver, Colorado
    See Mile High Stadium, up close and personal, visit the Children's Museum of Denver, or just enjoy the beauty and shopping of the downtown area.

    Sun Valley, Idaho
    Do some fly fishing with Silver Creek Outfitters, hike or bike at Sun Valley White Clouds, or go indoors and take up some bowling at Sun Valley Lodge.

    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Visit the largest mall in America ... the Mall of America! With more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, aquarium, and a miniature golf course, it will be a sure hit for the whole family!

    Check out some other fun destinations and more about the destinations above here!
    All About Sledding!
    - Properly dressed?

    - Is the sled cracked or damaged?

    - Feet first!

    - Wear Layers

    - Buddy system!

    - Purchase the best sled.

    CLICK HERE for all of the details about snow sledding!