Summer Traditions
This is the season that comes after Spring.
What is Summer?
This juicy red fruit is often the star of a summer picnic and is made up of about 90% water.
What is watermelon?
This bright yellow flower can grow several feet tall and produces edible seeds.
What is a sunflower?
Many people travel here during the summer to swim, build sandcastles, and enjoy the ocean.
What is the beach?
This group sang the famous summer song “Surfin' U.S.A.”
Who are The Beach Boys?
This outdoor gathering often includes a blanket, sandwiches, salads, and perhaps a few drinks.
What is a picnic?
Traditionally made with peaches, this dessert is often served warm with ice cream.
What is peach cobbler?
These insects are important pollinators and are famous for producing honey.
What are bees?
This vehicle became a popular way for families to take long road trips across the country.
What is a station wagon?
This singer was known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
Who was Elvis Presley?
Before air conditioning became common, families might sit outside in the evening to enjoy the breeze on this part of the house.
What is a Porch?
This summer vegetable is often grilled or boiled and is commonly served on the cob with butter.
What is corn?
This bird is famous for being able to fly backward and is often attracted to garden feeders.
What is a hummingbird?
Families often stopped at these roadside attractions to stretch their legs and have lunch during a long road trip.
What are rest stops?
This instrument has six strings and is often played around a campfire.
What is a guitar?
This summertime activity involves sleeping outdoors, often in a tent or cabin, and enjoying the great outdoors.
What is camping?
This frozen dessert is traditionally made from fruit, sugar, and water and is often served as a refreshing summer treat.
What is sorbet?
Tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers are examples of this type of plant product that is commonly grown in summer gardens.
What are vegetables?
This famous Canadian highway stretches from West Coast to East Coast and has become famous for road trips.
What is the Trans-Canada Highway?
This classic movie musical starring Gene Kelly features the famous song that is also the movie's title.
What is Singin' in the Rain?
In many communities, this summer event features rides, games, food booths, livestock, and entertainment.
What is a fair or carnival?
This classic dessert combines fresh strawberries, shortcake, and whipped cream.
What is strawberry shortcake?
This fruit grows on vines and is often picked in late summer.
What are grapes?
This national park in Arizona is famous for its enormous canyon carved by the Colorado River.
What is the Grand Canyon?
This singer released the 1970 hit “Margaritaville,” a song that became closely associated with relaxed summer living.
Who is Jimmy Buffett?