Grassy Paths and Sandy Lanes
Bob Laney, Janet Smith and her Golden Retreiver Gracie go to Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington, NC, almost everyday, to walk or ride our bicycles. Here is a nice collection of views up the grassy paths, down the sandy lanes, up into the live oak trees and over at the flowers. …
Blount's Creek with Twin Rivers Paddle Club
On the bright and beautiful day of May 19 I joined the Twin Rivers Paddle Club kayak and canoe trip on Blount's Creek lead by Guy Blackwell and Buster Thompson. There were about 14 participants. We launched and returned to the NC Wildlife RC dock and ramp at Blount's Creek…
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden
On May 17 I joined the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club at the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden in Wilmington, NC. It is adjacent to the Piney Green Preserve and the First Baptist Church Activity Center on Independence Boulevard. We had a pleasant visit with much photography. Afterwards, we all…
Smith Creek Park Wildlife
Smith Creek Park Wildlife On May 16, I paddled my kayak at Smith Creek Park lake near Wilmington, NC, to practice for the upcoming Twin Rivers Paddle Club trip on Blount’s Creek. I proceeded more quietly than usual, and was rewarded with right many wildlife sightings. There were multiple groups…