There's no doubt that summer is a very popular season among people both young and old. It's a time to let loose and breathe in everything around you. And with summer comes its many perks.

1. Getting Tan: Every girl knows that the sun is their best friend in the summer. Endless hours are spent with the sun to achieve that "perfect" tan. Whether it is sitting by the pool or working in the garden, that tan will happen. And once that tan is perfected, they are satisfied.

2. Bonfires: Bonfires are a personal favorite of my own. There is something about having a close-knit group of friends gathering together around a smokey, crackling bonfire that draws you in every weekend to have another one. Although you may have to deal with mosquitoes, some of the best s'mores and memories are made when having a bonfire.

3. Traveling: Want to go to Theodore Roosevelt National Park? Yes! Yellowstone National Park? Sure, why not? Summer traveling is a favorite of many people. With only about three months to travel, you will see people traveling all the time. Maybe it's a spontaneous one-day trip or perhaps it's a trip that has been planned since last summer. Regardless of that, summer traveling is bound to gather many memories that will last a lifetime.

4. Sleeping in: Although some of us still may have summer commitments that require us to get up in the morning, there will be that select few that do not have those commitments. They will be able to enjoy the comfort of sleeping in with no pressing responsibilities to get them up. But what better way to enjoy summer than sleeping in, knowing you have nothing to do?

5. Grilling: Sizzle, flip, sizzle. This familiar and appealing sound makes people's mouth water. Who doesn't enjoy a fresh, grilled rib-eye steak? Summer offers almost every day (weather depending) the opportunity to grill your food! Whether it's BBQ chicken or grilled asparagus, grilling is healthy for the most part and delicious! Take this opportunity this summer and use it to your advantage!