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Summer Fun

Get outside and enjoy the best of the season with these activities.

Downtown Placerville, California at dusk.

Take the road less traveled to these quieter destinations.

Mountain campsite views from tent

Don't spend your whole paycheck on new camping gear. Rent from one of these companies instead.

Turquoise waters at Lake Tahoe in the summer

Whether you hike and camp or relax on the beach at the resort, craft an unforgettable family trip to Lake Tahoe.

Panoramic of lake and hills in Utah's Bear Lake State Park.

Summer fun awaits in the so-called Caribbean of the Rockies, on the border of Utah and Idaho.

Pyrotechnics at the colorful kineticFIELD stage at Electric Daisy Carnival.

These festivals and venues offer aural and visual delights.

Fourth of July fireworks over the water in South Lake Tahoe, California

From Las Vegas to Anchorage, there's an Independence Day fireworks display in the sky near you.

A cup of  oce cream sits on the bar counter at Bozeman's Sweet Peaks West Main location.

Members scream for this irresistible summer treat.

trio of swimmers admire Middle Falls from rocks below on the McCloud River near Mt Shasta, California

Live your best summer with these classic warm-weather pleasures.

Hikers take in the views from McHugh Creek Bridge near Alaska's Turnagain Arm.

Escape the crowds and enjoy a mini vacation at these spots.

a person cups freshly-picked cherries in Brentwood, California.

Check out these spots for sweet cherries, strawberries and more.

Stars above Natural Bridges National Monument at night

From the California desert to the Arizona high-country, these are eight places to see the stars.

A couple play golf at Park City, Utah on a partly cloudy day.

Escape for the day from major urban areas.

ferris wheel at sunset at the Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass, a onetime logging and mining town, is a great place to chill out on a hot summer day.

Couple takes a selfie while riding a scooter through a tropical locale

Here are a few ways to stay cool, hydrated, and rested when traveling in warm or humid locations.

A family wanders through Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, Arizona

Fill your family's calendar with cool adventures in art, science, sports, and more.

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