Steven LeBlanc, of Chaing Mia, Thailand: "I tell all my friends and family to come to Thailand for the summer to watch the rice grow and visit the temples." What would be your ideal summer vacation place and why?

Bill Cote, of Carrabassett Valley: "Some river gorge in British Columbia because I love to boat and kayak." Chelsea Pickard, of Lewiston: "Fruita, Colo. to bike along the Colorado River through the slick rock canyon walls." Chanda Moody (and Rylee), of Freeman: "Meguntacook Lake in Camden because it's close to our family." Betsy Bachelder, of Kingfield: "I would have to say Bahamas even thought it's hot. I love the heat and would love to be on the beach."