1. Lakes.

You don't have to worry about getting attacked by sharks or alligators while going for a quick dip.

2. Fishing.

Fishing is a great activity for all ages and a great way to entertain yourself while catching your dinner.

3. Boating.

Enough said.

4. Drinking while boating.

An even better activity!

5. Water sports.

Wake boarding, wake surfing, kayaking, tubing...

6. Hiking in the woods.

7. Showering in the Lake.

If you've ever been to a midwest lake in the summer, you've definitely done this at least once.

8. Late night campfires.

9. Talking about going cow-tipping but never actually doing it because you're not a completely terrible person.

10. Running across golf courses at night.

11. Using bug spray as your perfume.

You'll get eaten alive otherwise.

12. Spending time with your family and friends.

13. Disconnecting from the chaos of everyday life.

14. Going to local mom n' pop diners.

15. Finding the greatest bakeries you'll every experience.

16. Actually driving a truck in a farmer's field.

17. Nightly BBQs after a long day at the lake.

18. A bronze tan that will last a lot longer than getting fried at the beach.

19. A new-found appreciation for the simpler things in life.

20. A summer full of endless memories that will leave you counting down the days until next year.