We've got a whole agenda full of reasons for you to get off the couch this weekend. Periodically throughout the summer, the Boston.com sports crew will take you step by step through some of New England's most unique sporting distractions, and we'll even do the legwork for you. We'll walk you through who, what, when where, and how, and even give you tips on how to make the most of the experience. If you've got any ideas for us, send them our way.

The Dog days ... Going to a Portland Sea Dogs game is a family affair. The team works hard to entertain kids with contests, giveaways, and of course Slugger the Sea Dog. (By Pat Washburn, Boston.com)  Photo gallery  Tip sheet  Got an adventure idea? E-mail us

New England triple play Three days. Three states. Three minor league baseball games at three different levels. Come along for the ride as we touch 'em all in Lowell, Pawtucket, and Manchester, NH. (By Lynn Worthy, Boston.com)  Tip sheet: A trip through the minors  More Summer Sports features  Got an adventure idea? E-mail us  Latest news from the minors

Three games, three days, three states We first hit the Lowell Spinners, then the PawSox, and finally the NH Fisher Cats. (Boston.com Photo / Lynn Worthy)

A day at the races Scenes from a NASCAR experience at N.H. International Speedway. (Boston.com Photo / Kathleen Wereszynski)

NASCAR Nation Come along for the ride as a rookie NASCAR fan experiences the "Magic Mile" in Loudon, N.H. for the first time, and discovers it's much more than roaring engines: The real action takes place behind the scenes. (By Kathleen Wereszynski, Boston.com)  Tip sheet for attending a race  Is NASCAR catching on in N.E.?  Got an adventure idea? E-mail us

Gone fishing Our Summer Sports To-Do List continues with a deep-sea fishing trip. No plans this weekend? Drop your line with us and we'll have you hooked on this convenient and inexpensive hobby. (By Jesse Nunes, Boston.com)  Deep-sea fishing checklist  GALLERY: How to bait your hook  Have you fished on a party boat?  Got an adventure idea? E-mail us

Deep-sea fishing Party boats provide a fun and easy way to go deep-sea fishing; and tickets are cheap, too. (Boston.com Photo / Jesse Nunes)

Photos from the trail The best part about the trail is that you can make it a high-energy workout or a lazy tour of the Cape. (Boston.com Photo)

Riding the Rail It’s Tuesday morning, 75 degrees and sunny. I’ve got the day off from work, a full tank of gas and a bike in the trunk. The destination? The Cape Cod Rail Trail. (By David Lefort, Boston.com)  Cape Cod Rail Trail checklist  Your tips for biking on the Cape  Cape Cod bike trail info  Got an adventure idea? E-mail us