Maybe it's something in our delicious water, but Memphis seems to grow a ton of hyper-talented creative innovators.

It's 8 p.m. on Friday night, and 15 people are standing, half-shivering, in a circle in the Pancake Shop parking lot on Summer Ave. One is holding a temperature gauge, several have flashlights, and one is holding a lit white candle. Everyone is listening to Mike, a local paranormal investigator, lay out the details of the night's trip to the Bartlett Ellendale Cemetery. There are a lot of rules for the night.

It's Friday night, and the Christian Brothers University campus is dark, save for one room on the second floor of the engineering building. The classroom is completely packed with people sitting at long white tables. A few type on laptops covered in stickers.

When I saw construction workers building a pedestrian bridge between the University of Memphis law school and Confederate Park, I thought they were a little crazy. I mean, how hard is it to walk to the street corner and cross Court like a normal person?

Experience the Mighty Mississippi firsthand when you explore the Memphis riverfront!

As the temperature has gotten more pleasant, I've been making excuses to walk around outside. A few nights ago, after killing the better part of an eight piece family meal at Gus's with a friend, I took a long walk near the Mississippi River.

It's been a while since I've done that, and I'm glad I did. This city has an awesome riverfront.

I'm starting to become a fan of Memphis' smaller green spaces. There are small parks and massive medians scattered around the city that are usually less crowded than the large parks. That's why I love Peabody Park in midtown.

School's out, the weather's warm, and no one wants to be stuck inside at home. Here are the top 10 things to do in Memphis with your family this summer: 1.