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With a long summer of 80+ temperatures ahead of us, some ways to beat the heat can come in handy. No need to spend the dog days of summer inside hunkering by the air-conditioning vent. We ve got a list of activities to help you survive even the most brutal heat wave and have a whole lot of fun while you re at it.
With a 13,000 acre lake right in our backyard, there s no reason not to partake in some water sports this summer. Water skiing, tubing, and jet skiing are great ways to stay cool. Don t have your own boat?  Tega Cay Marina (1 Marina Dr, Tega Cay SC ; 888-820-9329) offers pontoon boat rentals. Pier88 Yacht Club (54 Marina Rd, Lake Wylie SC; 803-831-0088) rents jet skis, power boats, and paddle boats.
And if you re thinking about having a really fun time on the lake, Captain Duane s Party Boat can take you out for a good time. Captain Duane currently has a small 14-person boat, but a much larger boat, capable orlando hotel reservation of holding 40 people, is under construction. He also has a Party Bus that can get you to and from the lake. www.charlottepartyboat.com/
If you can t cool off here, you can t cool off anywhere. Boomerang Bay, the water park at Carowinds Amusement Park, is 20 acres full of water-based excitement. A 600,000 gallon wave pool, a lazy river, and multiple water slides provide hours of entertainment and the walkways are lined with sprayers and misters so you can t help but cool off. Buy online tickets .
Catawba River Expeditions offers canoe, kayak, and tube rentals plus shuttle service on the Catawba orlando hotel reservation River. Trips are self-guided or guide- orlando hotel reservation assisted and vary in experience needed. Check website for scheduled trips. The Lake Wylie Dam to River Park is the most popular trip (moderately easy paddle). Kayak rentals run around orlando hotel reservation $40 for a 1-person kayak.
Think you have to drive hours to experience the thrill of whitewater rafting? Not so. Located about a 20 minute drive from Fort Mill, the US National Whitewater Center offers Class II, III, and IV rapids that the beginner rafter and experienced rafter alike can enjoy  in the largest man-made white water river in the world. Prepare to get very wet. Want to go for a swim? Just let your guide know, and he ll see to it that you go overboard. Afterwards, grab a bite to eat and a craft beer at the River s Edge Bar and Grill.
Main Street Children s Museum in Old Town Rock Hill is a big hit with young kids and Discovery Place in Uptown Charlotte will delight kids of all ages with awesome science exhibits. The current Animal Grossology Exhibit will give your child a new perspective on all things gross and will probably elicit more than a few giggles. While your there, you might as well see an IMAX movie.
Adults may prefer the Bechtler Museum orlando hotel reservation of Modern Art (420 S. Tryon St, Charlotte) or the Levine Museum of the New South (200 E. 7th St) with exhibits focusing on the North Carolina Piedmont after the American Civil War..
A nice, cool treat is always refreshing on a sweltering summer day. Grab a New Orleans-style Snoball at Pelican s Snoballs (545 Crossroads Plaza).  With over 100 flavors to choose from, there s a flavor for everyone. And bring your four-legged friend to try one of their Doggie Snoballs.
Ray s Splash Planet orlando hotel reservation is an indoor water park in Uptown Charlotte. A day pass for kids is only $8 for non-Mecklenburg County orlando hotel reservation residents and $11 for adults. A 3-story water slide is the main attraction here. It will keep your kids entertained and wear them out!
Take a shaded hike at the 2,000+ acre Anne Springs Close Greenway and dip your toes in one of the cool, refreshing streams. The 1-mile loop around Lake Haigler is heavily shaded and will make you feel like you are ions away from civilization. Take the Nature Center entrance off of Highway 21 Bypass, park by the Nature Center and walk towards the right until you reach Lake Haigler. There are restrooms near Rush Pavilion.
orlando hotel reservation If nothing else has worked, step inside the Pineville orlando hotel reservation Ice House (400 Towne Centre Blvd, Pineville NC) and you ll think you ve taken a time-capsule to the dead of winter. You may not want to leave. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Check website for public skating orlando hotel reservation times.
Moving to Fort Mill has been a welcome adventure!  New places, people and things keep me excited about where I now call home.  For example, 100 days ago I had no idea what a "Spirit Rock" was.  Soon after the 2013/2014 school year started, I got the message! Fort Mill Schools Spirit Rocks' are a [ ]
Fort Mill Playhouse: Over the River and Through the Woods What better way to relax and enjoy the antics of a traditional Italian-American family than right after a traditional Italian dinner? The Fort Mill Playhouse is providing just that homespun experience with its dinner-theatre orlando hotel reservation presentation of "Over the River and through the Woods," October [ ]
Fall is finally here, and what better way to enjoy it than being outdoors?  The Anne Springs Close Greenway will be hosting its annual Fall Frolic festival every weekend in October.  Come out and enjoy all that the Greenway has to offer with family-friendly activities for ALL ages! Tickets can be purchased at event entrance:  [ ]
THE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL OPENS   When you feel Autumn in the air and the leaves begin to change color, you know it is time to plan a family outing to the Pumpkin Festival at the Bush-N-Vine Farm over in York. This year the opening day is Saturday, September 28th and a host of entertainment, [ ]
It s time to start making plans to win the war against that holiday weight gain! There are many ways to increase your fitness level and burn calories, but if you want a lot of bang for your buck, a Bootcamp style program can t be beat. With a bootcamp class, you can burn tons of calories while [ ]
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