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…


 
 

Summer Flowers, Fall Leaf Colors and Live Oak Trees

Late summer flowers; early fall leaf colors; old, old grave sites; Janet; Gracie and live oak trees in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, NC.  


 
 

Carolina Beach State Park Hike and Beach

Carolina Beach State Park Hike and Beach On the nice, sunny, warm and breezy Labor Day of September 1, Janet, Gracie and I went for a hike and played on the little beach beside the Cape Fear River at the junction with Snows Cut in Carolina Beach State Park. Being…


 
 

Masonboro Island with Wilmington Paddlers

Masonboro Island with Wilmington Paddlers On August 30 I joined the Wilmington Paddlers club under the able leadership of Gabrielle on their trip from Trails End Park to Masonboro Island. Being as it was Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend, and the Trails End parking lot is usually packed with…