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We all look forward to summer, but when the stifling hot weather combines with high humidity, it may drain the enthusiasm for summer right out of you. Faced with that reality, we rented a pontoon boat and enjoyed a refreshing day on the water with virtually no hassles.

Our budgets are stretched with high gas prices and grocery bills, so if we can find something for free it is a bonus. I was talking with my husband about all the activities available in the summer and we started to talk about what we did in the summer growing up and we agreed that all of those are still fun, so I am giving you some ideas from my past for free summer fun.

(Florence, AZ) – Good news for residents in Florence looking for a place to cool off this summer. The Florence Aquatic Center has opened its door for a season of water-oriented fun.

The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to some wonderful places and exciting activities to enjoy a memorable summer vacation. Located near Sugar Mountain, Hawksnest is home to one of the longest ziplines in the nation. There are 4 miles of zipline riding with speeds up to 50 mph and heights over 200 ft. There are 20 ziplines, including two over 2000 feet long, and two over 1500 feet long. The views are wonderful, and the guides were all friendly and fun! $70 per person.

Adult league pickleball participants.Highlands Ranch Metro District. (Douglas County, Colo.) Kids shouldn't be the only ones to have fun this summer, so Douglas County offers recreational activities for adults and seniors.

Participants on their scavenger hunt journey.Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum. (Castle Rock, Colo.) In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, Castle Rock plans to award prizes to residents who explore the community's history. Participants of the free Scavenge the Rock scavenger hunt will learn about Castle Rock's history.

We are so excited about this episode! We headed to the Seattle Aquarium Who doesn’t love the aquarium? We definitely recommend checking it out!! Get tickets and more info here: <a href="www.seattleaquarium.org">www.seattleaquarium.org</a>

Over the past week, I've been highlighting local summer camps for kids and teenagers. Many camps in Lancaster, PA are open for registration, and today, I'll talk about four camps covering a wide array of topics, including art, action & adventure, as well as faith.

Last week, I started highlighting local summer camps in the area. Several summer camps for kids in Lancaster, PA are open for registration, and today, I'll talk about another five camps covering a wide array of topics, including sports, faith, and technology.