Backpacking to Dogwood Camp on Neusiok Trail
During September 16 – 17, 2025, I went on a backpacking trip to Dogwood Camp on the Neusiok Trail in Croatan National Forest. John Burt’s directions previously given to me for driving, parking, hiking, camping and getting water were perfect. Everything was exactly where it was supposed to be. Thanks…
Busy Squirrels and Late Summer Flowers
Busy squirrels, late summer flowers and old, old gravesites at Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, NC, September 2025.
Watershed Experience
Last week I posted on this Internet site a report of my paddle to Masonboro Island. A couple days after the trip, I had an insight of what had transpired which has become a watershed experience for me that greatly improved my kayaking situation. For the first 50 years…
Masonboro Island Campsite Exploration
On September 6 I made a paddle trip to Masonboro Island south of Wilmington, NC, to explore and find a suitable site for hopefully many return kayak camping trips. I launched from Trails End Park about 8 a.m. on Saturday morning. The lot was completely packed – every parking space…