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A 'For Starters' Summer Bucketlist

A small list of my favorite things that I love to do in Minnesota.

Hadley Ella Boline
May 31, 2016
North Dakota State University
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A 'For Starters' Summer Bucketlist
Hadley Boline

College is finally out at NDSU, which means summer is officially here for the next three months! I have now officially unpacked and settled in back at home. It's still a little weird to be back in my own queen-sized bed for once, I was getting used to those familiar hard twin beds and the over-cooked chicken at the West. It's great to be home. So here is a list of things I love to do in the summer. A great summer bucket list starter, if you ask me! Comment what you love to in the summer. Enjoy!

10. Riving tubing

Is there a clear sunny day in the forecast? Grab your tube and head to the nearest river to spend a day in the sun with all your friends!

9. Go on a picnic

Sometimes a good old fashioned picnic in the park or field will give all your long-distance friends some good TLC after school has ended.

8. Drive-in movie

Need a break from the sun? Head down the road to Long Prairie, Minnesota, to one of my favorite places ever, the drive-in! Don't forget to try the taco in a bag!

7. Enjoy the Lake

You don't have to live on the lake to enjoy what it has to offer. From boating on the pontoon to fishing off the shores of the reeds, the lake is the perfect getaway for a day.

6. Bonfire

An easy night around the campfire with sticky fingers from those s'mores you made just a few minutes ago is great way to end the night.

5. North Shore drives

This may be a long shot, but if you and some friends or family are looking for a great getaway, the North Shore has many things from great local places to eat to beautiful waterfalls.

4. Star gazing

For those clear, warm nights on the countryside, take a moment to turn off your cellphone and simply look up to enjoy what we have before us. You never know, you may even get to make a wish!

3. Night swimming

My lovely roommate is the one who gave me the idea. What a fun thing to do, once the water warms up of course! Grab some glow sticks for a little extra fun.

2. BBQ cookouts

BBQ cookouts are perfect for people who love to socialize over the grill. Get some backyard games like giant and an appetite!

1. The county fair

Last, but not least, the county fair. A great way to end the summer is going to your local county fair and getting your favorite food from your favorite booth. Maybe even take a chance to hop on over to your state fair!

Whatever it may be that you do over the summer, no matter what it is, just take a moment to enjoy getting these precious moments that we get off from school. Happy summer!

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