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Merchants Millpond….

admin — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:17:00 +0000

Heading down for a trip today with my daughter, there is absolutely no coverage there, so talk to you later…

New Sites Added

paul — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:20:32 +0000

Adding 3 more launches today, bringing the total to 81.

All 3 of these new sites are in North Carolina, and look to provide some interesting adventures.

Dismal Swamp State Park

Came across this on quite by accident, when driving down Highway 17, and noticed the new Center on the far side of the canal. The park it self sounds like a great place to spend a day or two, with over 20 miles of trails, a boardwalk that is currently being extended to over 2,000 feet.

Shoups Landing

Another great North Carolina Wildlife Commission facility, on the Chowan River, just across the river from Winton North Carolina.

Tunis Boat Launch

Located in the town of Tunis, this is a somewhat small site, with 2 ramps.

Garmin Sucks in North Carolina.

paul — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:49 +0000

Ok I am willing to shoulder some of the blame, because I am 2 versions behind, but not much of the blame…

Why do Garmin’s MetroGuide V5 Maps suck so bad in North Carolina, I was out kayaking today, and a couple of islands are missing, like swan island, as well a couple channels. Here is a google map link to where the arrow ont the GPS is pointing to.

When you and when you cross into North Carolina on the Northwest River it turns into a very fine line, instead of the wide river it is, as illustrated below and in this google map link.

I still love my GPS 60, but not real happy with missing islands and such

Raleigh Durham Launch Information

paul — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:22:04 +0000

Came across this website Doggie Paddling the Triangle during a discussion about the differences between Watersnakes and Cottonmouths…

As described by the author:
Personal site of Tom Hemp, offering image galleries and GPS routes for kayaking in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Even though I am not familiar with the Raleigh Durham area, looks like it has a lot of launch information for the area, and the guy kayaks with his dog, I wish my dog was relaxed enough to go with me.