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Summer Edition: Lakeside Livin'

5 reasons why lakeside is so much better than stateside.

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Summer Edition: Lakeside Livin'
Amanda Gladfelter

Reason 1: Um, because being at the beach every day is the best!

It's summer time! Who doesn't want to spend time at the beach? Be able to stick your toes in the sand while sipping on your fruity beverage people-watching, talking with your best friend sitting next to you, or flipping through the latest edition of your favorite magazine or reading a book. You could make it a day trip with all your closest friends, or it can become a weekend trip with a group of 20 people.

Reason 2: Water is a must when it is 100 degrees out!

Yeah, you could always use your local pool, but who doesn't want this scenery?

I mean, you could just enjoy the view of kids running around all over the place, feet wet against the pavement, or you can enjoy the view of sand, rocks and water. I mean, you don't need to be near the water. You could be out walking around, driving to another location, but sometimes the water is worth it.

Reason 3: Why not boating?

Sitting on a boat feeling the breeze in your hair as your speeding along the lake enjoying the fresh water. You could be laying out on the boat as you get your tan and soak up the sun, or you could be living on the edge and enjoy tubing and build your strength as the driver spins you around in circles to sit there and flip you off.

Reason 4: Wildlife

Some people might totally be into the wildlife, and some people might not be into it, so this one is totally your opinion. Some people might be into the ducks walking by them quacking with their ducklings as you are laying out on the beach enjoying a picnic with your family. Or you could be lounging in your lounger on the lake watching the swans swim by or feel the small fish brush under you.

Reason 5: Just because you are on the lakeside does not mean there is only the lake.

You have so many places to go that have so much to do near the lakes. You could be camping, kayaking, tubing down a river that runs into your major lake, or traveling to other parts of the state to experience what lakeside summer living is really like. Lighthouses, beach piers, yachts, fishing and laying out in the sun. There are so many options around that allow you to enjoy lakeside living during the summer.

Not everyone might agree with these reasons for lakeside living, but why not try something new? Go new places and see new sceneries besides your TV, computer, Facebook or Pokemon Go. Yeah, there might be some Pokemon around in the woods or beaches, but go out and feel the sand between your toes. Maybe take a ferry to the local island near you to explore what sceneries you can explore. Enjoy your summer soaking up the sun and water, and not just spending it inside.

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