summer

YouTube A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.Of course, ...

‘Rise of the Planet of The Apes,’ the second attempt in the past decade to reboot the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, hits theaters August 5th. Until then, you can get your damn-dirty-ape fix from this video remix featuring footage from the original ‘Planet of the Apes,’ and a medley of songs from the Benny Benassi Presents the Biz album ‘Hypnotica.’

Geof Wilson, Flickr Everybody knows about sunscreen and beach chairs, but what if you want to take your beach time to the next level? With temperatures climbing into the 90s (in some areas, the 100s) this month, now is the perfect time to buckle down and get serious about planning the perfect trip to the beach ...

Any book worth the paper it's printed on will immerse the reader almost from the start. Great authors seem to have a knack for doing this without fail. Still, sometimes it can be nice to help them out a little. Reading a book with a setting that mirrors your own can be a rich and satisfying experience. With that in mind, here are five great summer reads, all set in the summer.

When it comes to summer essentials, a refreshing cocktail is right up there with a sweet pair of board shorts and a nice big bottle of SPF 55. All the air conditioners in the world can't cool you down like an icy mixed drink, so if you're looking for a few to choose from, look no further than this list.

A recent survey released this week said 43% of senior citizens reported their electricity bill went up last summer. You know that won't change. So let's put our head's together to stay cool, cut costs and stay safe.