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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Registration Deadline |
April 15, 5pm |
Cost |
Students: $36.00; Faculty/Staff/Guest: $46.00 |
