We at Cary Magazine hope your summer is off to a great start!

Check out six spots for summer family fun in Explore Summertime. Whether you enjoy being active and want to grab a skateboard or climb a bouldering rock, or you prefer to relax with a rod and reel on a lake, you’ll find something to enjoy.

We know you love the inside scoop on where to get good grub in town, so let us take you to Hot Dog Heaven — local spots that do this iconic summertime favorite right.

We had a hard time picking the winner of our Pet Photo Contest, but we did, and even dog lovers seem to agree little Ollie is adorable. Check out all the entries we received in the Pet Photo Gallery. Thanks again to The Pet Pantry for sponsoring the contest!

Our online extras are all about pets, too. Dr. Matthew Merriman, with Town & Country Veterinary Hospital, gives us an inside look at Pet Acupuncture. We also offer a list of things to consider before Introducing a New Pet into your home. As proud pet owners, we wanted to show off our own furry friends too, so check out our Editor Video for this issue.

This year’s Relocation Guide gives tips on what neighborhoods might be right for you if you’re looking to purchase a new home and lots of facts and tidbits about the Good Life in Western Wake.

The annual Back to School section features this year’s crop of Notable Teens.

Cary Business delves into the working world in Western Wake, including a standout group of Business Icons nominated by other top businesspeople.

All that, plus much more, awaits you in the July/August issue of Cary Magazine.

Happy reading!

Emily Uhland & Tara Croft

Editors