Vermillion offers summer activities
As we wrap up the school year, I have overheard many students trying to decide what their summer plans entail. One question has been if those plans include living at home or staying in Vermillion.
Many of my friends have said that Vermillion holds nothing for them to do, but disagree. Adventure can be found wherever one wills it — the problem is sometimes finding that will.
If one is looking to staying in Vermillion and is on the edge due to the fact that there is “nothing to do,” let me help you with that final decision.
One thing to keep a student busy in Vermillion is to work. Those summer hours will come in handy for paying off student loans. There are other activities to do while you stay in Vermillion over the summer, too.
University of South Dakota sophomore Paden Hunt said the most important thing about a Summer Vermillion is trying to find a handful of people that you get along with.
“You can walk in town, go to a movie at night, go out to Burbank beach and spend the whole day out there,” he said. “What’s nice in the summer is that the beach isn’t very crowded. You can lay out and go swimming or go to the park. I am lucky because I am part of Coyote Crew, through which I meet new people and discover who to hang out with over the summer. The group creates their own adventures and that is what makes summer in Vermillion fun.”
According to www.vermillionchamber.com/attractions.shtml you can devote some time to visiting historical sites, such as the National Music Museum, Austin-Whittemore House or the W.H. Over Museum. Hike around the river bend on Mulberry Bend Overlook or walk up Spirit Mound, following in the footsteps of the great adventurers Lewis and Clark. Take a breath and relax with a glass of wine in your hand at the Valiant Vineyards (only 21 years of age and up, of course) or stroll down the streets of downtown Vermillion on a nice day, perhaps go see a movie along your way as Paden Hunt mentioned (Godzilla or The Amazing Spiderman 2 are coming out this summer, take your pick).
Have a nice picnic at Prentis Park and bring along a baseball glove, Frisbee and basketball. Check out the new disc golf course, head on over to Barstow Park and perhaps bring along a skateboard. If you want to bring a dog along for a walk, go fishing, play some soccer or go to Cotton Park.
If one likes camping with friends, book a time and day at Lions Park. Also, if anyone wants to join a golfing league, go forth to the Bluffs Golf Course (remember to yell fore).
Anyone can keep themselves occupied in little ol’ Vermillion — just be willing to grasp the adventure when it is offered. Summer Verm is a new experience and creates an amazing opportunity of a new life.
