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SUMMARY:Gateway to Nature
DESCRIPTION:The Gateway to Nature show is a competition with photos taken on the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail over the past 2 years.  It also features a show and competition of nature paintings and photos.  All pictures will be judged by a professional artist and ribbons and cash prizes will be given in two different shows.  Take in of all the art and photos begins on August 2\, 3\, & 4\, and the show starts on Aug. 7 and continues to Sept. 20.  The Southern Arts Society and the Kings Mountain Gateway Trail go together to put on this show.  Website is southernartsociety.org and kmgatewaytrail.org
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/gateway-to-nature/
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SUMMARY:Celebrate North Carolina's State Trails with a Weekend on the Dan River
DESCRIPTION:The Dan River straddles the North Carolina/Virginia state line for 214 miles; the stretch in North Carolina\, in Stokes\, Rockingham and Caswell counties\, constitutes the Dan River State Trail. Join us Aug. 1 – 3 for three days of exploring and celebrating the Dan River State Trail. Secure a ticket and you will be updated when additional details are available for the following events: \nThursday\, Aug. 1 \nNoon – 1 p.m. — Lunch with Dan River Basin Association webinar on the history of the Dan. In partnership with the Museum and Archives of Rockingham County (MARC). Register for the event and get the webinar link here. \n7 p.m. — River Trivia at the River Club in Madision. \nFriday\, Aug. 2 \n5:30 p.m. — Kayak River Safety Paddle on the Dan in Eden. Conducted by Outdoor Women by Jo. Rentals available. Register here. \nEvening\, times TBD — Park and Play at Madison River Park in Madison; downtown events in Mayodan and Eden. \nSaturday\, Aug. 3 \n9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — DRBA First Saturday Outing on the Dan River in Stokes County. Free shuttle. Rentals available. Learn more here. \n10 a.m. — Dan River Flotilla by MadTown Tubing\, Madison \n1 p.m. — Social hour at the Green Heron on the Dan River in Danbury
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/celebrate-north-carolinas-state-trails-with-a-weekend-on-the-dan-river/
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SUMMARY:Intro to Rivers on the Dan River
DESCRIPTION:Learn Basic River Safety in Kayaks!\nMust register online prior to event. If registering from this Facebook event page\, click “Tickets” and fill out registration. You will receive an auto generated confirmation.No registrations at the water\, no exceptions.\n2 Hours\n\nJoin Outdoor Women and Dan River Basin Association for this important class on flat\, moving water up to Class I rivers.We go over basic river safety\, strokes.Recreational boats with open cockpits or sit on tops are used. Taught by American Canoe Association Certified Kayak Instructor.We will do a short section of the Dan in Eden\, NC.\nNOT APPROPRIATE for first time ever kayakers but is appropriate for those who have paddled before either on flat water or rivers\, preferably with some prior strokes instruction.\nDue to the nature of rivers and unexpected and unpredictable accesses\, you must be able to get down to the river (sometimes steep and muddy\, sometimes multiple up to 20 steep steps) on your own physical power (we do assist one another carrying boats)\, enter and exit your kayak on your own power.\n14 yrs. and up\, Co-ed\nCost: free but if you sign up please make the commitment to be there otherwise it is taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have!This safety class is funded by grants that DRBA secured to empower and educate our watershed paddlers and want to be paddlers about things you need to know before heading out!\nThe exact launch location will be emailed out to participants a few days prior.\n\nWhat to Bring– Water in a reusable\, sealable bottle (no single-use plastic please!)– Sunscreen if needed– Hat– Sunglasses– Insect repellent if needed– Closed-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (old sneakers are fine\, no flip flops or strappy sandals with no toe box)– Snack\n– No loose fitting clothing– No straps or strings hanging from you or your clothing– Water in a reusable and sealable bottle-if using your boat/gear pfd must have whistle attached (use an easy break away attachment point\, no long lanyards or cordage)*If you do not have an appropriate kayak\, PFD\, paddle\, we will provide this for you but you must sign up as using ours.*If you have your own kayak it is best you use it so you know how it will perform and allow those without a kayak to utilize ours. Appropriate kayak for this event is a sit inside or sit on top recreational kayak of good qualityFour participants are required to run the event\, with a max of 8 people.\n\nWeather Policy: If we have to cancel at the water due to extreme weather\, we will make all efforts for the event to be rescheduled\, or participants moved to another date that has availability.\n\nQuestions? Email me jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/intro-to-rivers-on-the-dan-river/
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SUMMARY:Paddle the Dan River in Stokes County- August FSO
DESCRIPTION:DRBA’s August 3\, 2024\, First Saturday Outing will be a 5-mile paddle trip on the Dan River in Stokes County from the Pitzer Road Fishing Access to Hemlock Golf Course Access coordinated by Will Truslow. Meet by 9:00 a.m. at the Pitzer Road Fishing Access to set shuttle.\n\nHistory of the Dan River\n\nHistory and legend abound on this section of the river\, which is characterized by high bluffs forested with hardwoods and stands of stately hemlock trees. About half a mile below Snow Creek is Thompson’s Fish Dam\, which has remnants of a rare wooden slat trap. According to “An Insider’s Guide to the Dan River\,” a “heavy timber frame\, about eight feet square\, formed a grid of slats” to trap fish channeled into the trap by a vee-shaped low rock wall. At least two branches of the Great Wagon Road forded the river at shoals on this section\, and caves are said to have been used by Confederate draft dodgers.\nRock formations and uncommon Carolina hemlock stands have received recognition as the Dan River Cliffs natural heritage area. According to Truslow\, “This section of the Dan has the last of the really high bluffs before the river winds on into the Piedmont. Some are about 150 feet high.” The most spectacular is Davis Bluff\, a dramatic rock face on river left where huge boulders lie in the water at the base of the cliff. Legend says that a member of the Davis family fell to his death from the road on top. To this day\, the cliff is known as Mount Horrible.\n\nAbout the Paddle\n\nThe Dan River in this section is rated mostly as Class 1\, but the remains of a former Duke Power dam\, dynamited in 1975\, create a sometimes challenging Class 2 rapid. Fortunately\, it is located within sight of the take-out ramp at Hemlock Golf Course.\nMeet by 9:00 am at the Pitzer Road Access. Arrange to supply boat\, paddles\, life jackets\, water and lunch; wear water-shedding artificial fabric or wool (not cotton\, and certainly not blue jeans); and provide a back-up change of clothing. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver. DRBA’s First Saturday Outings are free and open to the public. For more information\, contact trip coordinator\, Will Truslow through email at willtruslow@hotmail.com.\nRentals will be available in ADVANCE through the Dan River Company. Please contact by phone at (336)593-BOAT. The pick-up location may vary from the starting point.\n\nDIRECTIONS:\nDirections to: Pitzer Road Fishing Access\, Walnut Cove. GPS: 36.402403\, -80.145994https://maps.app.goo.gl/DRJKgCc8JweXrWHy6\nFrom Greensboro or Winston-Salem: Go through Walnut Cove on US 311 and continue north on NC 89 towards Danbury. In about 5 miles\, turn right/straight onto Dodgetown Rd. (where NC 8 enters from the left).Go about 3-4 miles\, cross the Dan River\, taking a left on Pitzer Rd. Access is on left in about ½ mile.\nFrom the Martinsville area: Go south on US 220 into NC and take the NC 770 exit and go right (west). Follow 770 to the NC 704 intersection and turn left onto 704. Then take the first right\, onto Delta Church Rd. Follow this road for several miles and the road changes name to Sheppard’s Mill Rd. Turn left onto Pitzer Rd where Priddy’s Country Store is on the right. Go 2 miles to find the access on the right.\n\nPlease visit www.danriver.org by 5:00 pm\, Friday\, August 2\, 2024 to determine if weather or other issue prevents the outing to be held.\nOutings and meetings of the Dan River Basin Association are open to the public without charge. For more information\, please visit www.danriver.org
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SUMMARY:Celebrate N.C. State Trails: Paddle the Haw River Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Haw River Trail runs 80 miles\, from just north of Greensboro southeast to its conclusion in Jordan Lake. It’s boulder-strewn waters give the impression of a mountain river while its flora-choked banks are junglelike in spots. It’s perhaps the wildest experience to be had in the Piedmont. \nJoin the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Hometown Strong initiative for a celebration of the Haw by both land and water on August 17 in Saxapahaw. The day begins with a paddle on a dammed portion of the Haw\, known as Lake Saxapahaw\, from 1-3 p.m. It’s followed by this 3-mile hike from 3:30 – 5 p.m. (see separate sign-up). We’ll cap the day with Saturdays in Saxapahaw\, live outdoor music from 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/celebrate-n-c-state-trails-paddle-the-haw-river-trail/
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SUMMARY:Celebrate N.C. State Trails: Hike the Haw River Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Haw River Trail corridor runs 80 miles\, from just north of Greensboro southeast to its conclusion in Jordan Lake. It’s boulder-strewn waters give the impression of a mountain river while its flora-choked banks are almost junglelike in spots. It’s perhaps the wildest experience to be had in the Piedmont. \nJoin the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Hometown Strong initiative for a celebration of the Haw by both land and water on August 17 in Saxapahaw. The day begins with a paddle on a dammed portion of the Haw\, known as Lake Saxapahaw\, from 1-3 p.m.\, followed by this 3-mile hike from 3:30 – 5 p.m. \nThe hike will begin just outside the Haw River Ballroom. We will hike the Haw River Trail 1.5 miles downstream on surprisingly smooth trail that defies the rocky river on your right\, the lush wall of green on your left (save for a short stretch near the turnaround that passes a meadow). \nThis is an easy hike that’s dog-friendly (leashed-dog friendly). We will take a mellow pace\, stopping to check out the Haw along the way. After the hike\, stick around for Saturdays in Saxapahaw\, live outdoor music from 6-8 p.m. More specific directions to trailhead will be provided shortly before the event.
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/celebrate-n-c-state-trails-hike-the-haw-river-trail-2/
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SUMMARY:Kayak Safety Class at Mayo Lake!
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Friendly\nMust register online prior to event. If registering from this Facebook event page\, click “Tickets” and fill out registration. You will receive an auto generated confirmation.No registrations at the water\, no exceptions.\n1.5 Hours\nJoin Outdoor Women and Dan River Basin Association to learn the basics of kayaking; technique and safety to minimize chance of injury and have more FUN! No experience necessary.14 yrs. and up\, Co-ed\n\nTaught by American Canoe Association Certified Kayak Instructor.\n\nCost: free but if you sign up please make the commitment to be there otherwise it is taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have!This safety class if funded by a grant that DRBA secured to empower and educate our watershed paddlers and want to be paddlers about things you need to know before heading out!\n\nThe exact launch location will be emailed out to participants a few days prior. This class will be held on on Mayo Lake in Person County.\nWhat to Bring\n– Water in a reusable\, sealable bottle (no single-use plastic please!)– Sunscreen if needed– Hat– Sunglasses– Insect repellent if needed– Closed-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (old sneakers are fine\, no flip flops or strappy sandals with no toe box)– Snack\n*If you do not have an appropriate kayak\, PFD\, paddle\, we will provide this for you but you must sign up as using ours.*If you have your own kayak it is best you use it so you know how it will perform and allow those without a kayak to utilize ours. Appropriate kayak for this event is a sit inside or sit on top 10ft-14ft. of good qualityFour participants are required to run the event\, with a max of 10 people.\n\nWeather Policy: If we have to cancel at the water due to extreme weather\, we will make all efforts for the event to be rescheduled\, or participants moved to another date that has availability.\n\nQuestions? Email me jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/kayak-safety-class-at-mayo-lake/
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SUMMARY:Kayak Safety Class at Farmer Lake!
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Friendly\nMust register online prior to event. If registering from this Facebook event page\, click “Tickets” and fill out registration. You will receive an auto generated confirmation.No registrations at the water\, no exceptions.\n1.5 Hours\nJoin Outdoor Women and Dan River Basin Association to learn the basics of kayaking; technique and safety to minimize chance of injury and have more FUN!No experience necessary.14 yrs. and up\, Co-ed\nTaught by American Canoe Association Certified Kayak Instructor.\n\nCost: free but if you sign up please make the commitment to be there otherwise it is taking a valuable spot that someone else would love to have!This safety class is funded by a grant that DRBA secured to empower and educate our watershed paddlers and want to be paddlers about things you need to know before heading out!\nThe exact launch location will be emailed out to participants a few days prior. This class will be held on Farmer Lake in Caswell County.\n\nWhat to Bring\n– Water in a reusable\, sealable bottle (no single-use plastic please!)– Sunscreen if needed– Hat– Sunglasses– Insect repellent if needed– Closed-toed shoes that can get wet and muddy (old sneakers are fine\, no flip flops or strappy sandals with no toe box)– Snack\n*If you do not have an appropriate kayak\, PFD\, paddle\, we will provide this for you but you must sign up as using ours.*If you have your own kayak it is best you use it so you know how it will perform and allow those without a kayak to utilize ours. Appropriate kayak for this event is a sit inside or sit on top 10ft-14ft. of good qualityFour participants are required to run the event\, with a max of 10 people.\n\nWeather Policy: If we have to cancel at the water due to extreme weather\, we will make all efforts for the event to be rescheduled\, or participants moved to another date that has availability.\n\nQuestions? Email me jo@outdoorwomenbyjp.com
URL:https://greattrailsnc.com/event/kayak-safety-class-at-farmer-lake/
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SUMMARY:Lake Brandt Sunset Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Greensboro’s watershed lakes are one of the best sunset spots in the area! Enjoy a paddle with other PLC members and friends for a relaxing evening on Lake Brandt led by Jennifer Phelps of Greensboro Parks and Recreation. The lake is usually closed on Tuesday evenings but will be opened just for our group. \nThe marina has a total of 10 solo kayaks and 5 tandem kayaks available for rent. You are also welcome to bring your own kayak or canoe. Please reserve the option you’d like to rent in the registration process. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: This paddle has limited space so sign-up soon: https://www.piedmontland.org/events-and-outings/
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