Travel TipsĀ
Beat the Heat: 5 Unexpected Places to Cool Off This Summer
1. Door County Wisconsin
Door CountyĀ is on a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, making the temperatures cooler and the breezes more frequent than most places in the summer. Door County boasts 300 miles of shoreline and 19 unique communities. Think sunsets over the water, cherry pie, local beer, lighthouses, canoes, live music, and most importantlyāperfect temperatures!Ā
Best Things To Do
- Visit a cherry orchard, then make your very own cherry pie.Ā
- Explore a shipwreckĀ via kayak.Ā
- Visit aĀ historic lighthouse. Better yet,Ā ride in a boat to one.
2. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The average summer high temperature in Wyoming tends to be betweenĀ 75Ā°FĀ and 90Ā°F. Paradise, right? Wyoming is not only popular in the summer because of its fair weather, but also because thereās so much to do and seeāfrom wildlife viewing in the parks to alpine fly-fishing.Ā Yellowstone National ParkĀ is the epicenter of a Wyoming vacation and itās close toĀ Grand Teton National Park, which is also a must-see park.
Best Things To Do
- Bike in Grand Teton National ParkĀ or on nearby mountain biking trails.
- Wait for a Geyser likeĀ Old Faithful to erupt.
- Keep your distance andĀ photograph wildlife.
- Go fly-fishingĀ in Jackson Hole.
3. Lake Tahoe, California
Lake TahoeĀ is the epitome of a water-filled summer vacationānorthĀ orĀ south. The massive lake embodies 72 miles of shoreline. Plus, the area sits at about 6,000 feet above sea level, giving surrounding towns cool temperatures and consistent breezes from the water.Ā
Best Things To Do
- Go stand up paddlingboardingĀ (SUP) on the lake.
- Explore the lakeĀ on a sailboat.
- Hike up to theĀ Tahoe Rim Trail.
A petroglyph found alongside the San Juan River on Navajo lands in Utah.
4. Denali National Park, Alaska
Well, go big or go home, right? Talk about trying to beat the heat! If youāre looking for somewhere wild and unlike any summer vacation youāve ever been on, thenĀ Denali National ParkĀ in Alaska is for you. Itās far and can sometimes be a difficult place to get to.Ā Oftentimes visitors have to fly into Seattle and then on to Alaska, or they could opt to take a ferry or cruise to the Last Frontier.Ā
Best Things To Do
- Take aĀ float plane ride over Denali.
- Stay in a cabinĀ in the park.
- Go backpackingĀ in the backcountry wilderness.
5. Acadia National Park, Maine
Acadia National ParkĀ is a huge area on Maineās Mount Desert Island. Imagine ocean beaches, deep forests, and granite peaks that are perfect for hiking overlooks. Visitors often stay in the bayside town of Bar Harbor for their getaway summer or fall vacation.Ā
Best Things To Do
- Go horseback riding.
- Explore the unique tidepools.
- Hike a summit trailĀ for some of the best views of the park.
Beat the Heat
Whether you choose to go big in Alaska or keep it modest in Door County, we hope you get a chance to beat the heat this summer and enjoy being outside in nature!
