We all do summer a bit differently.

For others, it’s found in wild places only hiking trails can reach.

From mountains to beaches to lakes, nothing beats a day spent with Mother Nature.

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Lighten up your summer with these outdoor ideas:

Plan a fresh-picked picnic.

Meet your friends for jazz in the park.

Lighten things up by throwing the occasional jazz in the park on the calendar.

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Treat yourself to a blissful summer afternoon with Baileys Deliciously Light.

No matter how you slice it, summer is the season for indulging in life’s pleasures.

And sometimes that’s found right in the sanctuary of our own backyard, cold cocktail in hand.

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Cheers to the season!

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Inflate your raft and set sail.

And what says summer better than a giantflamingo floatie?

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So gather your book, a cool beverage, and some friends to hit the waters in style.

Words of wisdom: Time flies on a floatie, so don’t forget the waterproof sunscreen!

Take your snacktime alfresco.

If you’re like us, snack hour is sacredand taking it outdoors makes it even more so.

For snacks that beat the heat and keep you feeling light, whip up these favorite summer recipes!

Go for a sunset hike.

Take that to the maximum by planning a scenic sunset hike.

Choose a short trail that offers the perfect vantage point and arrive a half-hour before sunset.

Trust us when we say, nothing on Netflix can compare to those fiery hues and a lustrous moonrise.

Soak it up, snap your selfies, and ensure you head back down before it gets too dark.

Keep your summer light.

As much as we cherish summer, the long days and warm nights go by in a flash.

The fleeting summer days tempt us to constantlygo big…

But that often leaves us with an overwhelming social calendar and a tank running on empty!

Just as important as the barbecues and baseball games are opportunities that help uslighten up.

So pour it up, get outside, and find your bliss.