10 Things We Wish We Could Do Year-Round In Rockford

I've lived in Rockford my whole life and every time winter comes around, I dread saying goodbye to all the outside, summer fun.

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I've learned to find things to keep me busy and from losing my mind during the winter—Binge-watch TV shows, bowl with friends on the weekends, work on DIY projects, and declutter my apartment.  I can only do that for so long, though!

Sometimes I just wish majority of summer activities could carry over to winter. You know what I mean? Why does it feel like a punishment living in the Midwest?!

10 Things We Wish We Could Do Year-Round In Rockford

• Enjoy 75-degree weather
• Go to indoor waterparks and splash pads
• Garden, work on our landscaping
• Have garage sales every weekend
• Listen to live music on the dock
• Dine at outdoor patios
• Fish at Rock Cut
• Go outside without layering up
• Take leisurely bike rides in our neighborhoods
• Enjoy more festivals, markets, and farmer's markets

There's so much we miss out on when the colder months hit, but you know darn well you're not planning on moving anytime soon.  So, embrace winter, be as productive as possible, and save yourself from getting the winter blues.  It's a real thing!

Now, what do you wish we could do year-round in Rockford?  It could be anything, not only things summer offers that winter doesn't.  If the grass could stay green and sun stay shining bright year-round, I'd be so happy.