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What says summer more than the lupine blooms racing upward along the Homer Spit Road, Fourth of July festivities, and the numerous peony celebrations that kick off and run throughout July? Embrace the beauty of the flowers, cooler weather and all the fun things to do, like these Best Bets.

The sun is shining, lupine are blooming, fish will soon be running, and the visitors are here and coming. Yep, it’s looking like summer folks. With more than 19 hours of daylight to get out and play, check out all these Best Bets for fun, educational and inspirational events, workshops and activities in and around Homer.

Here on the south shore of Beluga Lake, our mornings get filled with the roar of float planes taking off. From little Cessnas to big Otters, private pilots and tour groups take off almost every minute as they head out to see the wonders of Kachemak Bay and lower Cook Inlet. Bears might be involved — big, hungry brown bears grazing on the flats or snagging for salmon at Brooks River and other streams.