Back Yard Fire
Back Yard Fire In mid-October, Janet and I made our first fire of the Fall. Gracie joined us in the backyard. Several people asked us, but no, we did not make S’mores. We used to that a lot, but we are trying to cut back on our calories.
Merchants Millpond State Park Kayak Camp
Merchants Millpond State Park Kayak Camp On October 3 – 5, Friday through Sunday, following leader John Burt, Twin Rivers Paddle Club and New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club members Bob Laney, David Whitlow, Zadock Dismuke and Diana Hastings kayak camped at Merchants Millpond State Park in northeastern NC just south…
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.