So summer has arrived. The sun is up most of the day and that practically means there is a lot of opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors or do something new at home. Here are some of the many things you can do this summer.

Exploring the great outdoors

• Climb a mountain! If you are up for the challenge, climb the highest peaks nearby.
• Have a bonfire with friends. Bring out the guitar and good food!
• Catch fireflies!
• Go river rafting with friends.
• Reconnect with nature and and go to a U-pick farm in your area.
• Visit a few museums.
• Stargazing. Great excuse to camp outside with the kids!
• Go to a botanical garden or national park and do some nature photography.
• Be a kid again and fly a kite!
• Summer is also…gardening time!
• Go biking on those nature trails.
• Throw a vegan dessert challenge party outside. Everyone brings a sweet!
• Wake up early to witness the sunrise.
• Join a local women’s group.
• Visit and support a farmer's market near you.
• See about going to a concert (those are always fun).
• Play your favorite childhood game! It’s never too late.
• Ride a roller coaster for thrills.
• Grab your bikini and head to the nearest beach!
• If you’re stellar at running, see about joining a local marathon.
• Road trip, baby!
• Register for a fitness program. They’re likely to be discounted during summer!
• Plan a picnic with your family.
• Never had the time to? Take a tour of your city, or one nearby.

Things you can do indoors

• Plan out a scene, and paint or draw it (you can do this outdoors too!).
• Master new tasty recipe.
• Learn a new language. Either in a class, or online.
• Create your own summer plawylist. Hint: Colbie Caillat and Jason Mraz have some good grooves to perfectly match with the summer sun.
• Start an art project of your choosing.
• Make a mind-blowing, healthy brunch for your family.
• Set for yourself a summer reading list. (Ex: 5 novels)
• Create a list of your favorite movies that you haven't seen in years. Watch them!
• Clean up your closet. It’s summer cleaning time, get out your donation box!
• Re-decorate your room. Make it unique.

There’s your big summer list! Get on it, and have some fun under the sun! Share your bucket list for this summer in comments!