The last few weeks of spring in the Northeast have been spectacular: sunny days of glowing warmth, with just enough breeze to carry the smell of lilacs and freshly mowed grass. Even if much of the nation had not just lived through a hellish winter, we’d have to admit that it doesn’t get much better than this.

Late spring is headed into summer, and this magical time of year is going to go by all too fast. Here are some suggestions from the Soundings staff to remind you to make the most of it.

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1. Row, row, row your boat

2. Take in a show

3. Supermoon on the rise

4. Find an island

5. Build a fire on the beach

6. Unplug and reconnect

7. Words for the wise

8. Bare it all

9. Stroll the docks at a wooden boat show

10. Get the kids hooked

11. Explore

July 2014 issue