Goose Creek State Park

Goose Creek State Park is the premiere spot for camping in eastern NC. With campsites right on the Pamlico river/sound you want to make sure you dont leave your canoe home or you will be very disappointed. You can paddle out on the sound for a big water experience or paddle inland for a creek adventure. The park also offers many miles of hiking trails.Wildlife is usually abundant in the park. Kim and I have often spotted deer on our many trips to this great park. Weve also seen a wide variety of birds of prey, snakes, and even saw a bobcat once. The campsites are far apart which provides a bit of privacy not found in most state parks. The close proximity to Little Washington allows for easy access to supplies. The park is also close to Bath, which is a neet-o place to visit also.

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Scuppernong River 8-26-12

The Scuppernong River was a blast. We had a bald eagle lead us down this beautiful blackwater river. A part of the Pettigrew State Park, the Scuppernong River is a pristine wilderness.

Dinahs Landing 8-19-12

Put in at Dinahs Landing and spent the morning canoeing the waters around Goose Creek State park. We went deeper than we ever had in these waters before. The sound was misty and as smooth as glass as we set out and the birds were singing. We forgot our picnic basket.

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Phelps Lake 7-29-12

A great day of canoeing and swimming at Phelps Lake.7-29-12.

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Tar River

Kim and I had a fabulous day trip down The Tar River last weekend. We put in at Old Sparta NC and paddled 19.4 mils back to the Greenville town commons. we set out early and going with the flow we made good time. Seven hours we floated down the old Tar and were accompanied by a curious pair of bald eagles for at least eight miles of the trip.

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Local boob tries to wrassle a gator

Contentnea Creek 5-6-12

Overnight rain storms left us with a full creek and overcast skies as Kim and I set out on Contentnea Creek this morning. The smells of spring filled the air.

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