Summer may seem out of sight, but it is only two short months away, and now is the time to start planning fun activities to make this summer the best one ever.

The 2021-22 school year is beginning to wrap up, and summer is on almost all students’ minds. Students are starting to figure out their plans for their summer while also wondering what they are going to do with all this free time. Most students end up spending the majority of their summer inside or not making the most out of each summer day. Here are some fun activities to add to the summer bucket list to make this summer the best it can be.

• Go for a bike ride- Grab a bike and head to Sioux Falls’ 29-mile bike trails that loops all the way around town. The bike ride does not have to be around the whole bike trail loop, and the rider can pick the pace and make it as relaxing as they would like. This is a great activity to stay active this summer while also enjoying the warm weather.

• Go kayaking/paddleboarding- On the west side of town at lake Lorraine, a business recently opened up called Flow and Paddle, which is a rental place for paddle boats, boards and kayaks. Not only do they have rentals, but they also have yoga on the paddleboards and lessons for the use of paddle boards. This activity will also be great for staying active but will keep you refreshed with the nice lake breeze. 

• Hammocking- This is a more popular option for the summer since it is a more relaxing activity. Find two trees and a hammock, and you are set. A popular spot in Sioux Falls for hammocking is Tuthill, but also two trees in your backyard are perfect. This activity will help you soak up the sun while truly relaxing after all the hard work put in from the school year.

As summer slowly approaches, do not forget to enjoy every minute of summer while being outside in the sunshine. Sioux Falls is a great place to enjoy summer vacation with all the fun places around the city.