Kayak Northeast 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, August 23 OR Sunday, August 24 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 1:00pm or 2:00 - 6:00 pm; August 24 only at 9:00 am - 1:00pm |
| Registration Deadline: | Friday, Aug. 22, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | $28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests |
Kayak Moores Creek
Moores Creek begins in northwest Pender County and flows south, passing Moores Creek National Battlefield near Currie before joining the Black River. Moores Creek National Battlefield is a half-mile from the put-in.
| Date: | Saturday, August 30 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Registration Deadline: | Friday, August 30, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | $28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests** |
Kayak Brunswick River
This paddle with the Discover Outdoor Center is a great chance to experience coastal and tidal wetland ecology. Conveniently located near Wilmington in Brunswick County and excellent for people just learning to paddle.
| Date: | Saturday, September 6 |
| Time: | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Registration Deadline: | Friday, August 6, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | $28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests |
Sunset Kayak to Harbor Island
Harbor Island is the small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland. The sunset and gorgeous scenery on the island make for an incredible afternoon into evening paddle. Join us for this unique experience.
| Date: | Tuesday, September 16 |
| Time: | 5 - 9 p.m. |
| Registration Deadline: | Monday, September 1, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | $28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests |
Kayak/Camping at Croatan National Forest
The Croatan National Forest's 160,000 acres of pine forests, saltwater estuaries, bogs and raised swamps called pocosins. Bordered on three sides by the Neuse River, the White Oak River and the Bogue Sound, this forest is defined by water.
| Date: | Saturday, September 20 - Sunday, September 21 |
| Pre-Trip Meeting Date and Time: | Thursday, September 18, 6:00 p.m. |
| Registration Deadline: | Wednesday, September 17 |
| Cost: | $52 students; $75 faculty/staff/guests |
Kayak- Trips to Wrightsville Beach
Enjoy the estuaries around Harbor Island, a small island nestled between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland, with the Discover Outdoors Center. The warm water and estuarine trails make this a little known local jewel.
| Dates: | Saturday, October 18 AND Sunday, October, 19 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Registration Deadline: | Friday, October 15, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | $28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests |
Extended Kayak Trip
TBA
| Dates: | Sunday, December 28 - Saturday, January 3 |
| Pre-Trip Meeting Dates and Times | December 2 & 27 at 6:00 p.m. |
| Registration Deadline: | Wednesday, December 24, 5 p.m. |
| Cost: | TBA |
