Summer
Summer in the Northern Hemisphere ends in this month.
What is September?
This U.S. national park, home to massive sandstone arches and red rock formations, sees peak visitation during the hot summer months.
What is Arches National Park?
This 1975 thriller based on a Peter Benchley novel made people think twice before swimming in the ocean and is generally considered the first "summer blockbuster."
What is Jaws?
Traditionally made by steeping tea and infusing it with lemon, this chilled beverage originated in the American South.
What is Sweet Tea?
This type of throw, considered the ultimate goal in the game of horseshoes, encircles the stake and scores three points.
What is a ringer?
This day marks the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the Summer Solstice?
This famous Italian city is known for its canals, gondolas, and St. Mark’s Square.
What is Venice?
In this 2019 animated sequel, Buzz & Woody go on a summer road trip with Bonnie and Forky.
What is Toy Story 4?
This fruit, native to Southeast Asia, is known as the “king of fruits” and has a famously strong smell.
What is durian?
In this game, players try to knock down wooden pins by rolling a ball underhanded, often played on grass.
What is lawn bowling?
This scale measures ultraviolet radiation levels and helps people protect themselves from sunburn.
What is the UV Index?
This Latin American country is a popular eco-tourism destination, known for its biodiversity and slogan “Pura Vida.”
What is Costa Rica?
This 2001 movie featured a girls’ road trip and a magical pair of jeans.
What is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants?
Often enjoyed at summer barbecues as a condiment, this fermented cabbage dish is a staple of German cuisine.
What is sauerkraut?
This outdoor game involves players hitting a small wooden ball with a mallet, aiming to score points by passing the ball through wickets.
What is croquet?
This atmospheric phenomenon (more common in summer) occurs when the air near the ground is significantly cooler than the air above it, causing distant objects to appear distorted or floating.
What is a mirage?
While its vibrant nightlife draws many in summer, this Greek island is also famous for its iconic whitewashed villages clinging to volcanic cliffs.
What is Santorini?
This 1983 comedy follows the Griswold family on a chaotic cross-country trip.
What is National Lampoon’s Vacation?
This cold Spanish soup, made from blended tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, is traditionally served chilled during summer.
What is gazpacho?
This summer activity involving a flying disc takes its name from the company that made pie tins thrown by college students in New England.
What is frisbee?
This warm ocean current influences the summer temperatures along the U.S. East Coast.
What is the Gulf Stream?
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site often visited in the summer, is an ancient rock-cut city located in this Middle Eastern country.
What is Jordan?
Released in the summer of 1979, this sci-fi horror hit starred Sigourney Weaver, defying gender norms to become one of Hollywood's first major female action heroes in a blockbuster.
What is Alien?
Originating in Japan, this cold noodle dish made from buckwheat is a popular refreshing meal in summer.
What is zaru soba?
In this competitive summer event, athletes throw a heavy wooden log as far as possible, popular in Scottish Highland games.
What is the caber toss?