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As we inch closer to summer, all I can think about is the awesome vacations I want to take. I picture myself spending weeks at the beach, lounging in the sun, listening to the waves roll in. <\/p>\nAs we inch closer to summer, all I can think about is the awesome vacations I want to take. I picture myself spending weeks at the beach, lounging in the sun, listening to the waves roll in. <\/p>\n
And then I’m yanked back to reality. I can’t actually spend weeks and weeks relaxing at the beach. Hotels are expensive!<\/p>\n
So instead, I’m going to make the best use of my weekends, and with some budget-minded travel tips, I won’t break the bank.<\/p>\n
I’ve been itching to get out to Great Falls National Park to hike the trails and enjoy the views of the waterfalls. National Parks are an extremely budget-friendly form of entertainment and can be a great way to get your family outside enjoying the weather. Check the National Parks website<\/a> to look for different parks and activities in your area.<\/p>\n In my research for budget-friendly things to do this summer, I hadn’t expected to add amusement parks to my list of possibilities, but because of the economy, some parks are offering really cheap tickets<\/a> or other special deals. It’s been way too long since a roller coaster has flipped me upside down, so that might be on the agenda too.<\/p>\n