Kayaking

Kayaking around Collington Island, NC

Although I really needed to get some more miles on the bike, I was in the mood for paddling. And after 14 miles of Lake Drummond, I was also ready for something a bit less “glassy”. I decided to head down to the Outer Banks so I pulled out my copy of Pam Malec’s “Guide

Hiking

Rocky Mount Loop – Shenandoah National Park

A week of 100 degree temperatures got me longing for the mountains. Even if it wasn’t going to be significantly cooler, at least I would have a view. So I pulled out my copy of “Day & Overnight Hikes in the Shenandoah National Park” by Johnny Molloy and started flipping pages. I chose the Rocky

Kayaking

Kayaking in Lake Drummond

I’d been looking forward to paddling Lake Drummond ever since I cycled the Washington Ditch back in July. This wound up being my longest trip by almost double. I had intended to simply paddle the length of the Feeder Ditch, take a quick peek into the lake and then come back to the Reservation and

Biking

More Biking in the Great Dismal Swamp

Well, I thought this would be a easy 17 mile loop on a Saturday afternoon – but 90+ degree temperatures seem to be able to make anything a bit more challenging. I arrived at the Jericho Lane parking area around noon and headed north on Jericho Ditch. A quick right on Williamson Ditch heading east

Biking

Great Dismal Swamp

I was torn between biking or paddling in the Great Dismal Swamp this weekend. On the one hand, Lake Drummond is considered to be a destination that should be on any paddler’s “to do” list. On the other hand, I had a new mountain bike that needed a “shakedown” cruise. Decisions, decisions, decisions. In the