Summer is quickly approaching. Make it count by adventuring away from the beach and your back yard!
1. Go hiking
Big Spring Falls in Minnesota is one of the most beautiful hiking spots you'll encounter. There are multiple beautiful and easy trails to hike in Minnesota that even the most inexperienced hiker can master!
2. Go camping
Camping is a cheap way to get outside and enjoy nature. Most state forests and national parks offer free or cheap camping to those who are interested!
3. Rent a paddle board
You can rent stand-up paddle boards at various lakes in Minnesota, including Lake Harriet in Minneapolis! Spending a hot day at the beach on a board doesn't get much better.
4. Go cliff diving
Have you ever been to the quarries? St. Cloud has old quarries that you can jump into lakes from!
5. Art festival
It's not summer without the art festivals! Check out the schedule of art and craft shows in your area and plan a day to look around.
6. Check out a poetry slam
Even if you don't like spoken word poetry, it can be interesting to watch others perform their newly-created pieces. There are poetry slams in different locations in Minnesota throughout the entire summer. Create your own to compete with, or go watch!
7. Go to a concert of a band you've never heard of
Support your local music scene by going to a concert... that you've never heard of. Checking out the local talent can help you meet new people, get more involved in the community, and cure the occasional case of weekend boredom.
8. Go grad party crashing
OK, so don't steal food or cause any problems. It doesn't hurt to write a touching card, slip it into their grad-card-box, and chat with a few of the others who don't know anyone else there.
9. Run a 5K
Make it your goal to run (or walk) a 5K. Training for and accomplishing a run will keep you active and busy in the summer.
10. Go geocaching
Geocaching is finding a hidden object during a hike. You can find a website for your area, where the coordinates will be provided. It's an adult-treasure hunt!
11. Go to a debate
No matter who you're voting for (or if you're voting at all), take the time to attend or watch a debate. Staying up-to-date on what's going on nationally and in your community is always worth it.
12. Go skydiving
Cross the final item on your bucket list off and take the jump! Skydiving is a once in a lifetime activity.
