Twin Rivers Paddle Club Tandem Rescue Clinic
On the cloudy but warm afternoon of April 17, the Twin Rivers Paddle Club convened at the New Bern YMCA. Several experienced members of the club lead a kayak rescue clinic. The club has conducted several clinics in the past and plans to conduct one or two more clinics this…
Burnt Creek to Smith Creek
On April 2 Janet and I had not paddled for a couple weeks so we were anxious to get on the water. The weather was a beautifully blue sky and deceptively warm in the sun. But in the shade or in the wind it was noticeably cool. We mistakenly did…
Long Leaf Park Biking
On the sunny but cool and windy afternoon of Sunday, March 24, Janet and Bob went bike riding at Long Leaf New Hanover County Park. The park is a beautiful large open area covered with moderately disbursed tall pine trees. Visitors are allowed to park anywhere in the park between…
Greenfield Lake Park Biking
On the cool and cloudy afternoon of February 22, Janet and I followed her directions to Greenfield Lake Park in Wilmington. We were biking on the 4-mile paved trail around the lake in the park center. But the main attraction was the beautiful swampy lake full of and surrounded by…