Summer
This day marks the longest period of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the summer solstice?
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?
In this 2019 animated sequel, Buzz & Woody go on a summer road trip with Bonnie and Forky
What is Toy Story 4?
Traditionally made by steeping tea and infusing it with lemon, this chilled beverage originated in the American South.
What is Sweet Tea?
This classic summer game, also called “muckers,” involves throwing metal rings at a pole.
What is Ring Toss?
Summer - in the Northern Hemisphere - ends in this month
What is September?
This famous Italian city is known for its canals, gondolas, and St. Mark’s Square.
What is Venice?
This 1975 thriller made people think twice before swimming in the ocean (cue shark fin in the distance)
What is Jaws?
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 tool measures ultraviolet radiation levels and helps people protect themselves from sunburn.
What is the UV Index?
This South 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, 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?
This South American country is a popular eco-tourism destination, known for its biodiversity and slogan “Pura Vida.”
What is Costa Rica?
This 1983 comedy follows the Griswold family on a chaotic cross-country vacation.
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?
In this traditional Hawaiian game, players try to knock opponents off balance using a padded stick.
What is lei tai?
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?
Cher starred in this 1990 beach-set movie alongside a young Christina Ricci.
What is Moonstruck?
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?