Usually, during summer, people think about heading to the beach or lounging by the pool all day. Others may think about going to amusement parks or county fairs. While all of the above are exciting and fun events to experience during the summer time, this season is meant for new adventures and new discoveries. Here are a few new things to try this summer.

1. Create popsicles.

My favorite memory as a kid was eating popsicles after a few hours of playing in the sprinkler outside. Here is a yummy and easy popsicle recipe to try this summer. This recipe is simple, all it calls for is root beer and vanilla ice cream. Put a little bit of rootbeer in the popsicle mold, add some ice cream, then top it with more root beer. Place in the freezer until frozen and enjoy!

2. Make decorative flower pots.

During the summer, Pinterest will become your best friend. Go out and buy some clay flower pots from your local craft store. Get some paint and any other supplies, and get to work! Its a good way to be creative, and its always nice to give a handmade present to a friend.

3. Go camping.

Besides having to deal with mosquitoes, camping is one of my favorite things to do. Being able to spend a few nights in mother nature is a great way to get away from the stresses of the real world. I highly enjoy cooking hot dogs over a nice fire while the stars are bright in the sky. And being able to wake up in the morning to the smell of bacon and campfire coffee is one of my favorite things in the world (besides puppies of course).

4. Outdoor movie night.

To be honest, I have had one of these, and it was awesome. Grab some blankets, a few pillows, popcorn, a good film and you will be set for hours. But also make sure you have bug spray for obvious reasons.

5. Read in a hammock.

This summer I am greatly looking forward to opening a good book and reading it, or re-reading a series I haven't read in awhile (like "The Hunger Games", which I am currently watching on TV and missing the book series immensely). Nothing is more relaxing than reading outdoors and hearing the chirp of the birds above. And in a hammock? See you in a few hours!

6. Geocache.

I have personally never done this myself, but I do know people who have and they said it is something you have to experience at least once in your life. If you go to geocaching.com/play you can find out about treasure hunts in your area.

7. Play board games.

It's summer, and if you live in Florida like me, thunderstorms are a daily afternoon event. Pull out an old board game, get away from your phones, and spend some quality time with your loved ones.