You may not be able to afford to fly your family to some far away place this summer, but you can still enjoy a mini-vacation without spending a lot. See some great staycation ideas from GardenWeb members.

"I think I'll pick a beautiful day (like today) and take my dog to the dog park to go swimming. Just to add another level of interest, I'll pack a picnic to go." —claire_de_luna

—Compiled by Michele Miao

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