Summer Guide 2017: Wet, hot Sacramento summer

Summer, at last. After what’s seemed like the longest, dreariest, wettest winter on record (spring? What spring?), Sacramento is finally easing into its favorite season.

And what a wonderful summer it’s shaping up to be. The region has spent years mired in a drought, sizzling through the heat and staring longingly at parched lakes and riverbeds.

Not anymore. The drought is officially over, and while we’re still ever-so-mindful of water conservation, we’re also very excited to go take a long jump off the nearest pier.

River rafting, backyard waterslides and running through the sprinklers—we’re ready.

Once we’ve toweled off there’ll still be plenty of fun, whether it’s devouring creamy delicious ice cream or throwing back an ice cold craft brew (or two). There will be outdoor concerts and block parties, trips to the Sacramento County Fair and the California State Fair (of course!), hiking trails, leisurely bike rides and fireworks.

Whatever your jam, this year’s Summer Guide has you covered like the best SPF with tips on how to take advantage of all the long, hot days and blissfully cool nights.

Live it, love it and summer on. Check the Related Stories module to the right for links to each section of content.