Labor Day weekend is almost here, giving you and your family the chance to take a trip, go for a swim, or just gather in your backyard to say goodbye to summer.

And while we want you to have fun this Labor Day, we also want you to be safe. So before we offer our suggestions for having an enjoyable time during your end-of-summer festivities, we’ll turn to the Red Cross for these Labor Day safety tips.

Trends seem to indicate that the concept of the staycation isn’t just a passing fad.

And that makes sense: long trips can be costly and stressful, and a lot of us live in communities we’ve never had a chance to explore.

So this year, take a day trip with your family. Explore your town’s past, check out some community events and relax in the backyard. We’ll even give you some tips to get started: