Check out our readers’ best summer moments!
From sunny days and family adventures to backyard moments and summer fun, readers captured the summer season in photos and shared them with us as part of our Summer Photo Contest.
Take a look at some of the standout submissions from throughout the summer. Each month, one winner received four tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals game, with one grand-prize winner taking home four Cardinals tickets and a gift card to Westport Social.
đź‘‘ Grand Prize Winner
Sit a spell
What are your summer plans? Rereading the Anne of Green Gables series in preparation for a Canadian/northeastern USA cruise.
Where was this photo taken? Prince Edward Island coastline
Lynn S., 63390
🏆 June Monthly Winner
Margaritaville!
What are your summer plans? We are taking a short day trip and planning to relax the rest of the summer.
Where was this photo taken? Busch Stadium
Photo by: Kristine D., 62088
🏆 July Monthly Winner
Summertime with your pup
What are your summer plans? I’m a teacher, so I am enjoying all of the amazing activities summer has to offer with my daughter!
Where was this photo taken? Saint Louis, MO
Haley M., 63109
🏆 August Monthly Winner
My two favorites
What are your summer plans? Spending time at Gulf Shores, AL and Santa Claus, IN
Where was this photo taken? Santa Claus, IN
Wallie M. 63129
Check out some of our favorite photos from the contest!
Fourth of July Arch glow
What are your summer plans? Enjoying every drop of sunshine. We plan to get outdoors as much as possible and explore with the family.
Where was this photo taken? The Gateway Arch
Ashley S., 63049
Boat ride, Lake Superior, Apostle Islands, Wisconsin
What are your summer plans? We plan to travel to Wisconsin and have fun in St. Louis the rest of the summer!
Where was this photo taken? Lake Superior tour boat
Joan K., 63123
Burney Falls
What are your summer plans? We are going camping at Burney Falls.
Where was this photo taken? Burney Falls State Park, Burney, CA
Stephanie L., 95815
Chiefs KC Wolf
What are your summer plans? We are planning to go to the mountains, where the temperature is cooler!
Where was this photo taken? Summer camp
Climbing Dunn's River Falls in Jamaica
What are you summer plans? Staying cool during the hot weather, then travelling to Europe in September.
Where was this photo taken? Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Franklin F., 63129
Creek days
What are your summer plans? We plan to relax and enjoy a less busy schedule.
Where was this photo taken? Little Indian Creek
Maggie C., 63041
Enjoying dad's favorite place
What are your summer plans? Spending as much time with my 90-year-old father as I can. Each day is precious!
Where was this photo taken? Lake of Egypt in Marion, IL
Debbie S., 63017
Family day at the zoo
What are your summer plans? We are planning vacations and adventures!
Where was this photo taken? Saint Louis Zoo
Ashley B., 62269
Fun at the zoo
What are your plans for the summer? Going to summer camps, swimming and a trip to Six Flags St. Louis.
Where was this photo taken? Saint Louis Zoo
Sharon O., 63010
Game day birthday
What are your summer plans? Enjoying time with friends doing some of my favorite things.
Where was this photo taken? Busch Stadium
Gabriela F., 63459
High jump
What are your summer plans? Visiting friends, St. Louis-based adventures, eating different foods and visiting my adult children on opposite coasts.
Where was this photo taken? Traverse City Equestrian Center
Beth M., 63146
How to relax
What are your summer plans? Pool time with grandkids and playing golf.
Where was this photo taken? At my daughter's pool.
Randy H., 61554
Ice cream smiles
What are your summer plans? Floating in the pool, spending time with the grandkids, reading a few books and going to a Cardinals game.
Where was this photo taken? Braidwood, IL
Joy & Fredbird at the 2026 Komen Greater St. Louis More than Pink Walk
What are your summer plans? We plan to attend some St. Louis Cardinals games and attend some concerts!
Where was this photo taken? 2026 Komen Greater St. Louis More than Pink Walk
Joy S., 63146
Kids day at Busch Stadium
What are your summer plans? We plan on relaxing at the lake club, eating s’mores, attending outdoor concerts, attending family gatherings and NO snow.
Where was this photo taken? St. Louis, MO
Lyn W., 60586
Mother-daughter St. Louis Cardinals game
What are your summer plans? Attending St. Louis Cardinals games, going to the zoo and lots of family time
Where was this photo taken? Busch Stadium
Megan M., 63764
Northbound Train at Kirkwood Park
What are you summer plans? We plan to visit local parks to capture photos of wildlife and nature.
Where was this photo taken? Lions Amphitheatre in Kirkwood Park
Vic L., 63119
Nothing says summer like ice cream!
What are your summer plans? We are going swimming and enjoying the great outdoors!
Where was this photo taken? Andy's Frozen Custard
Andrea T., 63129
Peyto Lake
What are your summer plans? We are traveling to Banff and Lake Louise with family.
Where was this photo taken? Alberta, Canada
Sybil B., 63005
Sand Harbor Beach - Lake Tahoe - Reno, NV
What are your summer plans? We plan to swim, host BBQs and enjoy all of the pretty weather.
Where was this photo taken? Sand Harbor Beach at Lake Tahoe in Reno, NV
Sydney H., 63368
Sunshine and bubbles
What are your summer plans? We plan to enjoy lots of sunshine and water play for our family!
Where was this photo taken? Tower Grove Park
Aubrey K., 63116
The Chipmunks take on the Waterpark
What are your summer plans? We plan to relax, spend time with family, swim and let the kids have fun!
Where was this photo taken? River Rapids Waterpark at the Y
Amanda C., 63010
The perfect catch
What are your summer plans? Going to my kids’ baseball and softball games, 4-H project fair and taking my oldest to college for his first year.
Where was this photo taken? Lake Mills Iowa baseball diamond
Michelle J., 50423
The photo bomber
What are your summer plans? We went to California and captured this funny scene at the Children’s Beach, near La Jolla Cove.
Where was this photo taken? San Diego, CA
Nikhil M., 63117
The quiet before the storm
What are your summer plans? We plan to travel to Chicago, Dallas and Florida.
Where was this photo taken? Destin, FL
