summer fun; tourist in your own backyard; the great outdoors; summer pastimes; Yummly; Devil In the White City; Erik Larson; summer reading; walking for health.

With the Fourth of July behind us, it seems like the days of summer are speeding by faster than ever, so here’s to making the most of them! Whether it’s enjoying a full-fledged getaway, a stay-cation, or turning weekends into mini-vacations or retreats, I hope you’ll have the opportunity to re-fresh and re-charge this summer. […]