The season is just beginning to heat up. There's plenty of ways to kick off summer with family-friendly adventures. Take a staycation by visiting your local zoo, heading out to nature trails, or enjoying the area's many museums and centers. This year, make it a priority to spend time exploring all the region has to offer.

Amy Chand, exercise physiologist for Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program, shares five ways to keep your toddler on the move and smiling — maybe even giggling — all summer long. She says getting kids active and outdoors is not only a great way to turn those frowns upside down, it’s important for their health, too. Even easier, these games can be played right in your own backyard.

Leah Artman, Northeast Parent blogger of "NEOhio Frugal Living" shares how being stuck at home during the pandemic has led to ah-ha moments, from meal prep, home organization to spending quality time with the family.

Hike for wildflowers with Naturalist Marty Calabrese at Scenic Loop Trail, one of this month's "Ten to Explore" locations across Cleveland Metroparks. Watch as he shows a few easy-to-spot wildflowers and shares resources for families to go on their very own wildflower hunt.

Visit Sumatran tigers, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons in the new habitat area. Enjoy live entertainment from the Karen, Burmese, Nepali, Mon, and Hmong cultures. Learn the historical context and hear personal narratives to celebrate the local Asian American community.

The park district reopens its 'ropes and boats' recreational offerings. The ropes course season starts on Sunday, May 29. For those craving adventure on the water, self-guided tours of the East Branch Reservoir will begin in June at the Headwaters Park Boathouse.

After the pandemic stole last summer, we’re finally starting to emerge into something resembling a normal world. We’ve all had a little cabin fever, and we’re more than ready to go exploring again. Here are some places throughout the state to scratch that itch to get away.

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Families are looking forward to returning to normal summer activities, including swimming. As you make plans for the pool or beach, swim and water safety experts share a reminder to make swim safety a priority.

Graduation might look a little different again this year. But as we’ve learned from living in a pandemic for more than a year, there are still ways to celebrate a major milestone that can make it feel special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate your grad — preschool to high school — check out these ideas.