With the seemingly never ending rise in gas prices many of us are being forced to make the decision to NOT have a summer family vacation.

But with just a little imagination you can create a wonderful vacation for your family without leaving your neighborhood!

LOCAL NATURE CENTERS

There is one little jewel of a nature reserve that I loved taking my kids to that boasts of 40 acres with walking trails, animals, and lots of hand on activities inside the log cabin building.

LIBRARIES

Our local library always has really great programs planned for the summer months.

FARMER’S MARKET’S

You’ll find live music, petting zoos, crafts, scavenger hunts, games, and great food! Plus after you’ve finished with The Farmer’s Market you can stop by the Fountains to cool off.

WARREN COMMUNITY INDOOR AQUATIC CENTER

The Warren Community Center has an amazing indoor water park, including a lazy river, pools, slides, hot tub, sauna, and little kid zone.

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