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Summer 2008 Adventure Trips

Adventure Trips Descriptions

 

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

Date:

Friday , May 30

Time:

1:00 – 5:00  p.m.

Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, May 30, 1 - 5 p.m.

Cost:

$28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests

Kayak Black River

Get away and experience an amazing ecosystem that is completely different from the coast, yet only one hour away. Paddle through the enchanting black water cypress swamp. The serene and mystical nature of the Black River will forever remind you that some things of immense beauty are still here and have not changed for hundreds of years. Great of beginners!

Date:

Friday , June 6

Time:

1:00 – 5:00  p.m.

Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, June 4

Cost:

$28 students; $38 faculty/staff/guests

 

Kayaking & Camping in Croatan NF

The Croatan National Forest’s 160,00 acres have pine forests, saltwater estuaries, bogs and raised swamps called porcosins. Bordered on three sides by the Neuses River, the White Oak River and the Bogue Sound, this forest defined by water.

Date:

Wednesday, June 18 OR Friday, June 20

Pre-Trip Meeting Date and Time:

Monday, June. 16, 6 p.m.

Registration Deadline:

Wednesday, June. 11,  

Cost:

$95 students; $150 faculty/staff/guests

 

Kayak Sharkstooth Island

This paddle along 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:

Friday , July 11

Time:

1:00 – 5:00  p.m.

Cost:

$25 students; $35 faculty/staff/guests


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