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What’s still on the summer bucket list?
There are only a few weeks left of summer, and if your to-do list looks anything like the one shared by Country 107 listeners, there’s still plenty to squeeze in. After a stretch of hot weather, Sunday in the Southeast is looking a little more comfortable, with a high around 23 C and less humidity. The forecast also has a few warmer days ahead, including a possible 26 C Thursday, so there should still be plenty of opportunities to get outside. Country 107 recently asked listeners what they still wanted to do before summer comes to an end, and the answers covered just about every kind of Manitoba summer activity. One more camping trip Camping was one of the most common answers, with listeners mentioning everything from one more campout to a girls’ camping trip and camping with the grandkids. Others are hoping to squeeze in another bonfire, family picnic or backyard barbecue before the evenings get too chilly. Get back to the water Lake days are clearly not finished yet. Listeners mentioned kayaking, canoeing, fishing, tubing down the river and simply getting to the beach for a swim. One person wants to visit both Clear Lake and Hecla Island, while another is hoping to enjoy their pool a few more times before it has to be winterized. Related Stories: DQ Celebrate Summer Manitoba Parks reminds visitors to forage responsibly this summer See more of Manitoba Summer road trips are also on the list, whether that means heading west with the family, taking a motorcycle trip or simply exploring more of Manitoba. One listener said her husband enjoys driving around the province looking at monuments, pointing out that sometimes people travel the world without seeing much of their own backyard. Finish the fun stuff For some, the remaining bucket-list items are a little more specific. There’s mini golf to be played, a water park to visit, a new hiking trail to explore and a few more Goldeyes games to take in. Others are hoping to catch a rodeo, parade, fair or Gymkhana before summer wraps up. And then there are the practical goals: finishing a playhouse, cleaning up the fire pit area, harvesting tomatoes and peppers for salsa, and, for at least one person, pulling the weeds from the flower beds. Maybe summer isn’t really about checking everything off the list. Maybe it’s about finding time for one more lake day, one more campfire, one more road trip or one more evening outside with friends and family. With several weeks of summer still ahead, there’s still time to make it happen. @steinbach_online When the heat hits, the farm finds its own water park. 💦🐥🦆 Melissa shared this hilarious video of her ducks, chickens, and turkeys making the most of a slip ‘n slide and kiddie pool… and honestly, they look like they’re having the best summer ever! #steinbachonline #country107 #keepingcool #summerfun ♬ original sound - SteinbachOnline