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SPRING 2010 ADVENTURE TRIPS

 

Spring Break Backpacking Trip to Pine Mountain Trail

Hikers will enjoy the scenic trails in Georgia's largest state park, especially the Pine Mountain Trail, which winds through a mix of hardwoods and pines. The trail's highest elevation is 1,395 feet. Pine Mountain is on the southern-most edge of the Appalachian Mountain range.  

Date
March 6 - 11
Pre-Trip Meeting
February 25, 5:30pm & March 4, 5pm
Registration Deadline
February 26, 5pm
Cost
.Student: $189.00; Faculty/ Staff/ Guest: $249.00

 

Kayak/ Sharks Tooth Island

This paddle along the Cape Fear River will amaze you!  Locals call this old dredge spoils area Shark’s Tooth Island, and as the name implies, it’s easy to find tons of shark’s teeth here!  Join us for an exciting paddle and an expedition to find a treasure to take home!

Date
Saturday, March 20, 1 - 5pm
Pre-Trip Meeting
Registration Deadline
March 18, 5pm
Cost
.Student: $34.00; Faculty/ Staff/ Guest: $44.00

 

Kayak/Wrightsville Beach

Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoor Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel.

Date
Sunday, March 28; 12pm - 4pm
Pre-Trip Meeting
Registration Deadline
March 25, 5pm
Cost
Students: $34.00; Faculty/Staff/Guest: $44.00

 

Kayak/North-East Cape Fear River

The Northeast Cape Fear River begins in the extreme southern part of Wayne County and flows, with only an occasional inter­ruption of its wilderness character, to confluence with the Cape Fear River outside of Wilmington.  Join the Discover Outdoor Center for this fun and relaxing paddle.

Date
Saturday, April 10, 10am - 3pm
Pre-Trip Meeting
Registration Deadline
April 8, 5pm
Cost
Students: $36.00; Faculty/Staff/Guest: $46.00

 

Kayak/Cape Fear River

Put in at the Carolina Beach Wildlife put in and paddle with the tide up the Cape Fear River to River Road County Park.  This paddle is not for the fait-of heart.  Bring your lunch and a snack.  We will take a break for lunch on one of the many islands that dot the Cape Fear River.

Date
Sunday, April 18, 12pm - 6pm
Pre-Trip Meeting
Registration Deadline
April 15, 5pm
Cost
Students: $36.00; Faculty/Staff/Guest: $46.00

 


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