Michigan August Bucket List: 10 Ideas to Squeeze the Most Out of Summer
Julie Bitely
| 2 min read
The month of August might signal the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean the fun of the season is over.
On our list this month? Last-minute getaways, ballgames, blueberries, ideas to reset your mind and body and some practical ways to get ready for fall. Have a great month with these ideas:
- Plan a last-minute family vacation to make some memories before the hustle and bustle of back-to-school begins. Need ideas for where to go? Try small-town charm on for size in Alpena, Leland’s Fishtown or any of these fun beach towns.
- Take yourself out to the ballgame and support Michigan’s pro baseball team, the Detroit Tigers. Keep it healthy at Comerica Park with these yummy and good-for-you food options.
- August in Michigan means it’s prime blueberry time! Celebrate this antioxidant-packed fruit at one of these fun festivals around the state.
- If you’ve got kids, you know a major schedule change is on the way as they return to school. Make life easier on yourself by making a list and checking off back-to-school wellness visits, meal prep planning, and a better bedtime routine to save your sanity before the first day hits. Here are more transition tips.
- Bored with your current fitness routine? We think roller skiing is the perfect sport to try. You’ll get outside, explore faster than you can on foot, and generate a cool breeze as you move through the dog days of summer heat.
- If roller skiing sounds too out there for you, sign up for your first 5K. There are a ton of fall races in Michigan and training for one is an accessible way to pick up the running bug.
- Can’t make a weekend getaway happen? Build a campfire in your backyard or find a local park that allows fires. Grab supplies to make one of these easy campfire dinners or treats.
- Okay, thinking about allergy shots is definitely not the most exciting thing on this list. But, if fall allergies make you miserable every year, it’s a step that’s worth considering so you can continue to enjoy Michigan’s seasonal beauty. Here’s what you need to know about getting shots.
- Improving your mental health is always a worthy goal. Try working on changing your self-talk this month. You’re worth it!
- Start a new morning routine and set a zen mood for the day with this easy sun salutation sequence.
What’s on your list for August? Tell us in the comments.
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Photo credit: Steven Isaacson
