That, of course, leaves just the whys. Why go to a sheep-shearing festival? Or watch a tomahawk-throwing competition? Or race up Pikes Peak?
Good questions. Our answer: Hey, it's summertime, the time for taking leaps of faith and trying out harebrained schemes. How do you think the gator rodeo got started, anyway?
So put on your sunblock and shades, grab some water and get out there.
The Indy edit staff