21 Magical Summer Sensations We Can't Wait to Experience

It's finally here!

Now that the summer solstice is almost upon us, we can joyfully proclaim that the most glorious of seasons is finally here. Of course, every season is graced with its own special wonder, but summer surely provides some of the most vivid sensations. To celebrate, we've compiled everything we can't wait to see, smell, hear, and taste:

1. The intoxicating scent of hay stacks and lush grass in the morning.

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2. The rushing sound of trees swaying in the summer breeze.

3. The promise of a summer storm after that first crack of thunder.


4. Getting caught in the warm downpour.


4. The way the curtains breathe in and out with every gust of wind.

5. The fresh, salty smell of the ocean.

6. Watching your footprints disappear in the wet sand as you walk along the tide.

7. The soothing sound of waves hitting the shore.

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8. The satisfaction of rinsing dried sand off of your body and the way that—after a whole day in the sun—your skin feels toasty all evening.

9. The ethereal glow of a summer sunset.


10. The welcome coolness of an air-conditioned movie theater on a sweltering, humid day.

11. The balmy breeze of a still summer night.

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12. The soft tingling of windchimes.


14. The race to eat an ice-cream cone before it starts to drip and melt down your fingers.

15. The sweet taste of freshly picked, ripe fruit.


16. The refreshing feel of diving headfirst into a lake and the way your feet partially sink into its squishy bottom when you stand up.


17. The crackle of the campfire on a cool night in the woods.


18. The smoky light of the night sky after a fireworks display.

19. The way early morning dew clings to blades of grass.

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20. The choral symphony of cicadas at night.

21. The rhythmic golden glow of fireflies silhouetted against the darkness of night.


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