Take a Meteor Shower

One of the great things about summer is being able to enjoy evenings outside together without freezing to death – walks on the beach, maybe a moonlit row, or watching meteor showers from a secluded hilltop. Luckily for us in the northern hemisphere, one of the biggest meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, peaks in only a few short weeks (August 12). That's right, the Swift-Tuttle comet is about to start taking a cosmic dump on us earthlings again, isn't it great?! For the rest of the year check this meteor shower chart to find one coming to a city near you.

When planning your trip, remember a cozy blanket for snuggling, a thermos of hot cocoa or bottle of wine, sweet treats, and make sure you get far enough away from the city lights to actually see those little bits of star-stuff come streaking down to earth. Summer's halfway over, enjoy it while it lasts!