Summer

Boating Safety

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Rob Pralgo shows you how to stay safe on the water.

Summer Gear Guide

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View Travel Channel's picks for hot summer gear and gadgets.

Top Florida Attractions

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The One & Only Pictures

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Where to Travel in July

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Sparks fly in July, and not just on the Fourth. Celebrate your independence as a traveler and get inspired with these exciting trip ideas in the US and abroad.

5 Great Ideas for Summer Family Adventure

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The active family vacation means more play and connection, less boredom and complaints. Discover 5 great ideas for summer family adventures.

Cheap Family Weekend Getaways

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Check out these great ideas for a fun family weekend trip that doesn't break the bank.

Unwind on Asilomar Beach

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Marianela goes biking and takes a fun, self-guided tour on this relaxing beach.

A Stunning Coastal Reserve

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Marianela communes with nature at Point Lobos State Reserve Park.

Virginia Beach & Santa Cruz

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Venice Beach Artistry

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Intricate murals by local graffiti artists embellish the concrete oceanwalk on California's famed Venice Beach. It's also home to the jacked men of Muscle Beach and Dogtown's skating lords-- all artists in their own right.

Wildwood Thrills in New Jersey

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Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, the Wildwood boardwalk features three acres of rides that include one of the tallest Ferris wheels on the Eastern Seaboard and a dizzying wooden coaster that blasts riders at over 55 mph.

Flying on Furius Baco

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Furius Baco executes a heartstopping corkscrew over lush Spanish vineyards.

New Jersey's Dizzying Nitro

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The Nitro coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey soars to heights of 230 feet and hits G-forces as high as 4.2-- all without ever going upside down. Get a taste of the thrill and terror this extreme ride gives.

New Jersey's Great Adventure

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A short ride from New York City, Six Flags Great Adventure boasts twelve thrilling coasters in the midst of a beautiful landscape. The craziest of them all- the Nitro- gives a heart-pounding ride for over two full minutes.

High-G Furius Baco

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A unique hydraulic chain system gives Furius Baco a high-G initial launch.

Magnum Coaster at Cedar Point

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Cedar Point is known worldwide as the place for thrills, but even Magnum is a standout coaster in this extreme park. Starting at 205 feet, Magnum sends riders through dark tunnels, stunning peaks, and multiple camelbacks.

Maverick's Mad Ride

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Just when you think the ride's over, Maverick hits 70 mph in three seconds.