Water! Water! Everywhere! Make your way to these fun parks and attractions for refreshing water fun! When visiting the Outer Banks, set your GPS to this charming town to run wild and free with the wild horses. Up for a road trip? It's the year of the trail in North Carolina, and we're sending you to hidden gems along the Dan River (with plenty of ice cream stops!) in this story sponsored by Stokes and Rockingham counties. We share additional recommendations for epic Father's Day expeditions and unique 2023 summer day trips in the Carolinas, as well. So whatever your summer plans might hold, be sure to bring a towel, because watery fun is just too tempting!

How to use the 2023 summer flipbook: