With the end of the semester getting closer, students are excited about the time away from school. The sun is coming out, the weather is getting warmer and freedom couldn’t be more exhilarating.
No summer plans? No problem! Here are some potential ideas to do if you plan to make the most of your summer.
One way to spend your summer is by planning a trip. Whether it be a car ride, a plane, or even a train, all are fun ways to get to a destination you want to go to.
The trip doesn’t have to be out of state or going to Disney World, it could be right here in Michigan. There are many great places to go such as Mackinac Island, Grand Haven and Marquette.
If any location in Michigan requires a little drive, you can always make it into a fun road trip with your friends or family.
Another way to spend your summer is going to the beach, which may sound basic but in all reality is very relaxing.
There are tons of lakes across Michigan to take your friends or family to and enjoy the summer. Heron Beach, located in Holly, is a nice and popular beach to go to, along with Deer Lake Beach in Clarkston.
Although it isn’t my cup of tea, fishing is also a great way to spend your summer. Learning how to catch fish and making it a competition with your friends sounds like a fun time.
Extending the list would be going on hikes. For as many lakes as there are in Michigan, there are just as many different paths people like to hike.
The Independence Oaks County Park, located in Clarkston, has one of the highest ratings in the state of Michigan, although Wildwood and Valley Lake Trail in Holly is also a great area to hike.
For all the campers out there, pitching a tent or renting a trailer could be another fun way to enjoy nature and hang out with your friends or family.
It is also that time of year when golf courses are opening up, so if you are into golfing, there are many options to do that as well, even with our own Oakland University Golf Course.
For some of the concert people, Pine Knob Music Theatre is hosting many different artists ranging from “21 Savage” to “Maroon 5” to “Niall Horan.” Pine Knob is also local and known to be reasonably cheap for bigger-name concerts.
Continuing on, amusement parks and water parks are very popular in the summer (obviously). So if you don’t want to go to “Kalahari” or “Cedar Point” in Ohio, there are many different places in Michigan to ride roller coasters or be in wave pools.
“Red Oaks Waterpark,” “Soaring Eagle,” “Michigan Adventure” “CJ Barrymore’s” and so many more options are around to spend your summer and enjoy the fun.
Now Golden Grizzlies, good luck on those exams and have a great summer. See you in the fall!
