Bozeman Summer Bucket List
37 Ways to Occupy Your Summer
Madeline BolandΒ |Β Reporter
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Madeline BolandΒ |Β Reporter
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Summer, finally! The time to bask in the sun, relax with your friends, and go on adventures. But, unfortunately, being a teenager in this day-and-age while having so much free time on your hands, itβs hard not to get sucked into your phone. Although this pastime can sometimes be fun, why let our beautiful town with so much opportunity go to waste? So, compiled here is a bucket list of ideas to keep your summer calendar full. Made for those who may just need a little push in order to get outside and stay productive all summer long. But most importantly, stay safe and try something new. Itβs a short summer, so make the most of it. Without further ado, The Bozeman summer bucket list:
π² Go to the farmers market at Lindley Park
π² See music on Main St.
π² Big Sky Country State Fair (held at the fairgrounds July 19-23)
π² Make knotted blankets for dogs at Heart of the Valley
π² Read a new book (School librarians are always more than happy to help with suggestions)
π² Thrift
π² Learn a new instrument
π² Play volleyball at Bozeman Bbeach
π² Watch the sunset on top of the Dinosaur Park Hill (also known as Gallatin County Regional Park)
π² Hike Lava Lake and go for a swim
π² See a concert at The ELM
π² Float the Madison River
π² Chill at Norris Hot Springs
π² Have some fun at Hyalite Lake
π² Take pictures in Yellowstone
π² Go camping, bring a hammock, and sleep under the stars
π² Start working out/join a gym
π² Rock climb at Spire
π² Have a campfire and roast some sβmores
π² Try cooking a new recipe
π² Sell a craft you made
π² Have a picnic in the park
π² Eat ice cream at Sweet Peaks
π² Go up to Big Sky for an outdoor concert
π² Watch fireworks on Peteβs Hill for the 4th of July
π² Go Golfing (Bridger Creek, Valley View, and Cottonwood Hills golf courses are all open to the public)
π² Go bridge jumping
π² Paint pottery at Arts on Fire
π² Enjoy the Sweet Pea Festival
π² Try a new restaurant
π² Go for a drive with the windows down
π² Eat at Markβs In and Out in Livingston
π² See a drive-in movie at Starlight
π² SUP board/Stand-up paddle board
π² Hike the M for sunset/rise
π² Take a roadtrip
π² Play pool at the MSU Sub