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My Acadian Triathlon

After yesterday’s hike, I was really wanting to put together another nice climb—but I also wanted to do some more biking and/or paddling. Some many choices. But that’s the great thing about Acadia—there’s so much to do in such a small area. I put together a “triathlon” of sorts (hike, paddle, and bike) all originating

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Lynnhaven Bay

I’d been wanting to make this little trip for quite a while but just hadn’t found the right time. The planets aligned this weekend and Sunday looked to provide an opportunity to pull it off. The plan was to launch at the Hutton Circle launch site (near the Pep Boys auto parts store on Virginia

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Assateague and Janes Island

My last several outings had been to the Outer Banks so it was time to get out of my rut and try something different.  I hadn’t spent much time on the the Eastern Shore so I decided to head north and check out Assateague Island.  With both a State Park and National Park located at

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Ocracoke Camping

My first two outings this year (April and May) were more accurately described as “Get Out and Do Nothing” kind of trips.  I really just wanted a quiet and relaxing weekend – I just didn’t want to do it home. A couple of weekends camping at Oregon Inlet and Hatteras Island seemed to work that

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The Best Laid Plans…

Sometimes the best of plans just don’t come together.  I found myself with a relatively free weekend and the urge to head down to the Outer Banks for a little paddling.  The forecast was perfect with highs in the mid 70’s and mid 50’s at night.  I was also in the mood for a bit