Summer Fun
Get outside and enjoy the best of the season with these activities.
![ferris wheel at sunset at the Josephine County Fair in Grants Pass, Oregon](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562745/singularity-migrated-images/grants-pass-Josephine-County-Fair-2018-julaug-weekender-oregon-local-destination-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
Grants Pass, Oregon Summer Escape
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](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564553/singularity-migrated-images/traveling-warm-climate-tips-via-magazine-Stocksy_txp19c12afd8cP100_Medium_472624.jpg.jpg)
Tips for Traveling in Warm Climates
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](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1720031726/butterfly-wonderland-scottsdale-arizona-cool-indoor-summer-fun-via-magazine-aaa-credit-Arizona-Office-of-Tourism.jpg)
10 Best Places for Indoor Fun This Summer in Arizona
Fill your family's calendar with cool adventures in art, science, sports, and more.
![A family hike on a trail in Grand Teton National Park.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1656530892/Via/grand-teton-national-park-summer-things-do-via-magazine-aaa-Stocksy-3743626-teaser.jpg)
7 Fun Things to do in the Summer with Kids
Enjoy the best of the West with these family-friendly summer activities.
![A couple truck camping in Kaibab National Forest.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1648511265/singularity-migrated-images/quiet-campgrounds-kaibab-national-forest-credit-treve-johnson-photography-1x2.jpg.jpg)
11 Spots to Camp Without the Crowds
Get off the beaten track and enjoy some serenity.
![Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk at sunset](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1655835411/Via/santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk-summer-trips-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_1949452729.jpg)
7 Spots for a Short and Sweet Summer Trip
Enjoy the sunshine—or beat the heat—with a few days away in one of these summer-fun destinations.
![Fourth of July fireworks over the water in South Lake Tahoe, California](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1718906048/South-Lake-Tahoe-california-fireworks-via-magazine-aaa-brad-scott-visuals-lake-tahoe-visitors-authority.jpg)
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks
From Las Vegas to Anchorage, there's an Independence Day fireworks display in the sky near you.
![Gentle waves crash onto Cayucos State Beach on the waterfront of Cayucos on the Central Coast of California.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1718215862/quaint-coastal-beach-towns-cayucos-california-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_2244987175.jpg)
6 Quaint Coastal Towns in the West
Seek ocean breezes and quiet at these laid-back spots.
![A passenger boat cuts through deep blue water.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1648511443/singularity-migrated-images/recreational-boat-safety-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_1693057597-1x2.jpg.jpg)
5 Safety Tips for Off-Road Vehicles and Watercraft
Stay safe while riding dirt bikes, boats, jet skis, and ATVs this summer.
![Summer visitors flock to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on the Fourth of July.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1715119465/santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk-giant-dipper-coaster-beach-via-magazine-aaa-MJ24-Mindaugas-Dulinskas-iStock-cropped.jpg)
Santa Cruz, California: Fun on the Boardwalk and Beyond
Oceanside fun, tasty eats, and California history converge in Santa Cruz.
![A hiker stands at an overlook in Sedona, Arizona.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1713285697/summer-hiking-tips-sedona-arizona-via-magazine-aaa-shutterstock_686757589.jpg)
7 Essential Tips to Hike Safely This Summer
Prevent sunburns, dehydration, and heat illnesses while hiking.
![A cup of oce cream sits on the bar counter at Bozeman's Sweet Peaks West Main location.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1651771340/Via/favorite-ice-cream-shops-sweet-peaks-bozeman-montana-Janie-Osborne.jpg)
Favorite Ice Cream Shops in the West
Members scream for this irresistible summer treat.
![roller-coaster riders enjoying the ride at Six Flags in Vallejo, California](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647562878/singularity-migrated-images/six-flags-vallejo-how-plan-theme-park-vacation-via-magazine-shutterstock_437392948_0.jpg.jpg)
Plan an Awesome Theme Park Vacation
Try these tips to help keep your amusement park trip on track.
![Pink sunset at Pinnacles National Park in California.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1647564198/singularity-migrated-images/pinnacles-national-park-sunset-national-park-thrills-via-magazine.jpg.jpg)
5 California National Parks Deliver Top Thrills
Hike volcanic terrain, sleep under the stars, and catch condors in flight at these California parks.
![Kids jump off the dock at Flathead Lake Lodge.](https://assets.goaaa.com/image/upload/q_auto:best,f_auto,w_590,h_500,c_fill,g_auto/v1680816789/flathead-lake-montana-unexpected-family-vacations-courtesy.jpg)
7 Unexpected Destinations for Fun Family Vacations
Escape the crowds and find an adventure the whole crew will enjoy.