Now that it's summer, it's the perfect time to look back. These days, summer still carries the same magic it always did, though it might look a little different. 

The outfits have changed, the cars are quieter, and the music plays from different speakers, but the search for sunshine, laughter, and unforgettable moments remains the same.

You never forget your best summer, and for many, that summer happened sometime in the 1970s. Back then, summer meant scraped knees, endless sunsets, and your dad’s radio playing Fleetwood Mac or The Eagles. It was bonfires on the beach, kids riding bikes until the streetlights came on, and families packing up the station wagon for a cross-country adventure.

So let’s go and hit the highway and dive into some photos that will take us right back.