☀️ Summertime ☀️

Summertime. The mere mention conjures up an image in your mind. Think about it, some of your favorite memories probably revolve around the most relaxed and warmest season of the year. If a fun summer is a distant memory, it's time to create your own oasis of summer fun. Start with the whole family. Summer is a great time for the whole family to get fit. 

So what are the options in your neck of the woods? Your local chamber or commerce or city homepage can be a starting point. Many websites have city guides to your area. 

Healthline.com has some great options and breaks it down by intensity categories. 

Lower Level Intensity

Walking or walking tour

Swimming

Bicycling

Camping

Water park

Moderate Level Intensity

Hiking or hiking tour

Kayaking or canoeing

Running event, such as a family 5K

Paddle boarding

Water skiing

High Level Intensity

Running a marathon

Bicycling race

Mountain biking

Surfing

Rock climbing

White water rafting

Another option for the active family is to train and compete in a group event such as a color run, Mud run or a more intense Ragnar Relay. Designing an entire vacation around this type of event could make for awesome family memories!

The travel channel also boasts an impressive list of the top ten best family vacations. 

Whatever you decide to do, allow your whole family to participate and be included. So if you have little ones, you may need to modify your plan to accommodate the ages of your children. So the next time you hear "summertime" you'll recall some new adventures that include your whole family.