Lees Cut in High Wind
On a surprisingly warm afternoon for February 28, Janet Smith and I went kayaking south east of Wilmington, west of Wrightsville Beach, north of Banks Channel, in Lees Cut. This area has a small bay, several small islands and some sea grass estuaries. We had been there three times before,…
Carolina Beach State Park Hike
On February 21 Janet, her golden retriever Gracie and I took a hike on the Campground Trail in Carolina Beach State Park. We parked at the Boy Scout bat cave parking lot and hiked from State Park Road, through the forest and swamp, several miles to the campground marina. The…
Tough Times at Copperhead Shelter
Tough Times at Copperhead Shelter Backpacking used to be my one of my main sports, along with tennis, telemark skiing and a few others. The pain from hip arthritis and a pinched nerve in my back; three surgeries; and multiple recuperations kept me off the trail for many years. Last…
Neusiok Trail Exploratory Hike
For several years I have been missing outdoor trips and sports exercise from multiple surgeries with the associated disability and pain. All along I have anticipated when I can return to solid exercise. For several months now I have been working my way up to backpacking. Many times, I walked…