Watersports enthusiasts furnish guests with gear and lead them on 300,000 acres of shallows where thermal winds propel riders across water

Guides impart paddling and water-safety tips before students glide solo along the scenic shorelines of Lake Norman or Mountain Island Lake

Kayaks slice through the placid waters of Blue Springs as guides point out wildlife

Take to the skies over the beaches and waters of St. Andrews Bay; opportunity to take control of the plane at cruising altitude

90-minute tour provides a close look at the farm's massive loafing barn and high-tech carousel used for milking cows

90-minute tour provides a close look at the farm's massive loafing barn and high-tech carousel used for milking cows

Riding & lesson packages let riders opt between 60-minute lesson or 60-minute scenic trail ride through mountains of Cattaraugus County

Five-star dive center's PADI-certified staff leads pupils to certification in multiple sessions that include open-boat and navigation dives

Professional flight instructors lead 100-mile trips that soar over the Yadkin Valley in powered hang gliders.

Beachside paddleboard party features lessons, live music, and a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest group paddleboarding lesson