These summer months and high humidity have us yearning to float down a winding lazy river in North Carolina. What is more relaxing than a tube with a cup holder and your legs dangling over the side following the lead of the Cape Fear River? With temperatures sometimes hitting the high 90s, it's time to hit the water folks! One way is by taking a Lazy River Ride in Lillington, North Carolina.

The Cape Fear River is the largest river system in the state, with more than 6,500 miles of streams.

It is formed where the Haw River and the Deep River flow together from where it covers another 200 or so miles. We just think it's stunning.

And to think you'll be floating down this lazy river in North Carolina on an exciting tubing excursion that departs from Cape Fear River Adventures river shack in Lillington.

Online reservations are strongly recommended to speed up the check-in process and guarantee your equipment. You can also bring your own tube if you have one.

Plan for a whole day as the trip duration of two lazy miles depends on the river flow.

During the summer if the river is low, expect the trip to last about five wonderful hours.

Will you drag along a small group of people?

Will you gather with the whole gang?

If you do, a 10 percent discount is granted to groups of 12-23 people, and groups of 24 or more receive 20 percent off their purchase if the reservation is made and paid online at least 48 hours before the lazy river trip.

Don't be surprised if your joy becomes splashing and laughter as you unwind along the way.

And make sure to notice the surrounding wooded forests and abundant wildlife.

After the two-mile mark, the shuttle takes floaters back to the river shack.

Other rentals are available, including kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards.

Whatever way you choose to go down the Cape Fear River, it will be one of your best days.

Discover more about this winding lazy river in North Carolina on the Cape Fear Adventures website. Stock up on some swimming gear. And after a day of tubing, head over to Hotdog Headquarters in Lillington where at least 13 varieties of hot dogs are on the menu.

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