Hammocks Beach State Park and Bear Island
Hammocks Beach State Park and Bear Island I have paddled a canoe and kayak from Hammocks Beach State Park to Bear Island and camped there several times, but it has been a few years. And, the last couple times I went, the sea grass in the estuary had grown so…
Smith Creek Lake with New Procedures
One of my goals from last winter was to increase my paddling stamina so I can go on 5 - 6 mile trips comfortably. Since then, I have been on three trips at that length with no problem, so I guess that goal is accomplished. The next step in my…
Oak Island Bike Tour
In early May Janet Smith and Bob Laney drove to Oak Island, NC, for a day trip and e-bike tour. Before the trip we reviewed the Oak Island web site and found multiple references to about five bike paths around town, on the beach and at the nearby lighthouse. We…
Our Neighborhood, Wilmington, NC
Bob's and Janet's neighborhood. In old, historical Wilmington, NC. Near the downtown waterfront. Showing historical houses, flowering trees and shrubs, the Black Soldier's Cemetery, a quiet wooded and grassed park and well kept yards. Early April 2025.