In the US, summer is the season of cookouts, festivals, and water sports, among other activities.
The season is only a few months long though, so it's best to start crossing off the items on your summer bucket list sooner than later.
In order to help with that, we've made a comprehensive list of some of the best ways to spend your time this summer.
From sailing on Lake Michigan to stargazing in Hawaii, here are some activities everyone will enjoy.
An earlier version of this post was written by Sara Bower and Jill Comoletti.
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Eat a fresh, delicious lobster roll in Maine.
Go whitewater rafting on the Snake River in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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See the professional eaters chow down at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Brooklyn's Coney Island on July 4th.
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