Beach Fun
This beach item, traditionally made of terry cloth, is used to dry off after a swim.
What is a beach towel?
This sport involves standing or kneeling on a board while being pulled behind a boat.
What is water skiing?
This classic BBQ side dish is made from potatoes, mayonnaise or dressing, and often celery or onion.
What is potato salad?
This U.S. state is famous for its warm climate, oranges, beaches, and the Everglades.
What is Florida?
Children commonly played this game by drawing squares on pavement and tossing a small object from square to square.
What is hopscotch?
This colorful striped shelter provided shade on beaches before large modern umbrellas became common.
What is a beach cabana?
In this sport, participants propel a small boat using a double-bladed paddle.
What is kayaking
This condiment, made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, is a BBQ staple.
What is ketchup?
Known as the “Aloha State,” this U.S. state has a tropical climate and consists entirely of islands.
What is Hawaii?
This two-wheeled invention became a hugely popular children's toy in the 1950s and was propelled by pushing with one foot.
What is a scooter?
In the classic 1950s and ’60s beach song, Frankie Avalon sang about this teenage gathering spot.
What is “Bikini Beach”?
Before fiberglass became common, these small recreational boats were often made of wood and powered by a single paddle.
What are canoes?
Traditionally cooked low and slow, this cut of beef comes from the chest of the animal.
What is brisket?
This desert city in Arizona is famous for its year-round sunshine, golf courses, and extremely hot summers.
What is Phoenix
This outdoor game involved throwing a perforated plastic ball over a net with wooden paddles and became popular as a backyard pastime.
What is paddle ball?
This Atlantic Ocean resort city became famous for its boardwalk, saltwater taffy, and Steel Pier.
What is Atlantic City?
In this sport, a rider balances on a board and uses a sail attached to a flexible mast to catch the wind.
What is windsurfing?
This sweet-and-savory summer dessert is often made by placing fruit and a crumbly topping over hot coals or on a grill.
What is grilled fruit crisp?
This type of climate is characterized by high temperatures and significant rainfall throughout much of the year, often supporting tropical rainforests.
What is a tropical climate?
Introduced in 1958, this colorful toy consisted of a large plastic ring that users spun around their waist.
What is the Hula Hoop?
This long, narrow beach structure became a popular spot for fishing and strolling and is especially associated with New Jersey shore towns.
What is a fishing pier?
This Olympic water sport combines swimming, cycling and running, making it a demanding test of endurance.
What is triathlon?
In American BBQ terminology, this method of cooking uses indirect heat and smoke over several hours rather than directly over the flame.
What is smoking?
Located near the equator, this South American country is named for the equatorial line that passes through it.
What is Ecuador?
This popular 1950s activity involved cruising neighborhood streets on four-wheeled footwear, often accompanied by music at special rinks.
What is roller skating?