Rewarding Moments: What's one thing you want to do this summer?

[AARPTeri]

What's one thing you want to do this summer?

Are you looking forward to a particular trip?  Have a summer project to start?  Tell us what you are doing with your summer 2026!

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[HeidiF389964]

Relax and unwind for the next few weeks before I have to go back to teaching high schoolers. 

[LeeMG]

As I enter my 90th year, I will swim/exercise.  Walking has become painful. 

[lg7566]

      I will be celebrating being married to my best friend for 48 years this summer. Our current wonder/wander list included visiting all the lighthouses in the United States that are operated as B&B's. We have traveled to the Heceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon, the East Brother Light Station in San Rafael Bay, California (yes that meant arriving and departing only by boat), the Big Bay Point Lighthouse in Michigan, and this year will be the last one on the list, the Saugerties Lighthouse on the Hudson River in New York. Each one has been memorable for different reasons...the 7-course breakfast Oregon and spectacular coastline in Oregon, seeing closeup the long lost but recovered historic Fresnel lens in Michigan (and thankfully no hauntings as reputed), and being in the midst of a sailing regatta and a pod of whales in California. Can't wait to see what lies in store for us                on this adventure!

[gw37968688]

trip to Greece to follow the footprints of the Apostle Paul!!!!

[gw37968688]

moving to a new state to be closer to family

[MaureenV457002]

We are also planning to move to another state to be closer to our daughter and her family.  Decluttering the house in order to sell is what we are doing.

[cbulwinkle]

Girls trip to the beach

[LeahR463632]

Reconnecting with family and exploring somewhere new 

[MaureenV457002]

Plan a cruise with the family. We just came back from a European River cruise ship holds 160 passengers we had our group of 20 friends with us.

[ElizabethR469763]

Relaxing, rewinding, and enjoying retirement after 34 years of teaching. 

[WebWiseWoman]

Wonder why AARP doesn't mention/promote the US Parks Lifetime Senior Pass?

[PatriceL207749]

Thanks for mentioning - I'm going to check this out.

[SereneSeagull]

Yes, that would be helpful. @WebWiseWoman   I’ve got mine, and glad I got it before they changed it to an orange blob.  

[LisaR878942]

I'm looking forward to a girls trip away. We have planned to drive down Eastern shorelines through Outerbanks to spend sometime. We will end our trip in Georgia,  I can not wait to drive the scenic routes of the old mills and the beautiful waterfalls and Savannah and Atlanta as well. We are driving from Pennsylvania 

[kf2304]

  Oh almost forgot....buttered, salted, Jersey white sweet corn....and fresh beefsteak tomatoes when they come in , eaten with oil , vinegar and salt and pepper....delicious!

[kf2304]

 I am looking forward to my favorite summertime things that take me back to my youth. For me that includes:  a drive in movie, lots of ice cream, BBQs with watermelon for dessert, watching and catching fireflies, sitting at the beach and walking the boardwalk, and seeing friends, near and far.

[JanetE854823]

Spending time with my 1 year old grandson

[mcconnellsus]

We are planning a road trip to Yosemite.  Hoping for good weather and not too much traffic.  I've never been so excited to see all the wonder in person.

[LisaR878942]

Going west is next year's adventure . Have fun.

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@mcconnellsus wrote:

We are planning a road trip to Yosemite.  Hoping for good weather and not too much traffic.  I've never been so excited to see all the wonder in person.

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[TammyL770928]

I would love to take a trip on the train.

[LisaR878942]

We are trying a train ride in the Fall. Enjoy yourself.

[DavidP661092]

We just did a big family vacation in February so I think this summer we're going to lay low we're going to be doing a lot of work in our backyard and make that more enjoyable and I think we might do a weekend camping trip at the beginning of August if we can find an available site that's getting harder and harder to do without pre-planning! everyone have a great summer!

[BrooklynA585406]

I’m looking forward to enjoying new places in the city. I want to participate in day trips and local classes this summer. 

[meliks]

read a book a week

[SandraM999725]

Hello! Actually, I already started with my plan to travel this summer. I just came back from Vegas and Arizona. Visited the Sphere and watched the Wizard of oz, it was fantastic experience. Next, we are planning on going to Disneyland and in September we are going to Alamosa and the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs.  Hoping all members have a successful vacation and safe travels. Enjoy life!

[CherylT753208]

I plan to travel more to the South to visit family that i have not visited in years.

[Powerboy380]

Travel to visit family in Maryland. Take some time to visit the Caribbean for my 62nd birthday.

[ElizabethS544497]

In August, my friend is coming to visit, and we are going to take an easy hike in the mountains. This is something I haven't done in years, and I'm looking forward to visiting the little waterfall & emerald pool that are tucked away in the woods.

[RitaS801737]

This summer, I would love to create more outdoor activities, making priceless memories with my family.

[Myaarp2026S180699]

I always look forward to my family vacation where we go camping, fishing, boating, swimming, playing yard games, and cooking out on a camp fire. It’s always a blast and lots of memories are made. Hiking, trail finding, and finding other things to do.