Featured Video

Down the Neuse River

Sponsors

Source to Sea Sponsors

Latest Tweets

Posting tweet...

Neuse River Book Cover Winners

Well, after 271 votes, it came down to the last day. By a mere 17 votes, the cover with most votes is:

Cover 1

I randomly chose 5 names from all entries, and the following folks will be receiving a free copy of the book. I expect to be shipping these out around June 10. Congratulations [...]

Help Audubon in the Gulf of Mexico

Sweetwater Bay, Louisiana

I’m sure I’m not the only person  glued to the internet watching the disaster unfold as a result of the BP Oil explosion. Fishing and shrimping has shut down, and prime habitat and wildlife areas are facing untold threats. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the workers killed in the accident [...]

Upcoming Appalachian Trail Slideshows

Southbound on the Appalachian Trail

Come on out to one of the following Great Outdoor Provision Company locations and catch my slideshow and prep talk on Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail. I spent 6 1/2 months hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2000 and it was a life-changing experience to be sure (My journals are here.) I’ll [...]

Kayaking Gear List

Here’s a list of the kayaking gear I’ll be taking on the Neuse River Expedition. I’ll be doing video gear reviews while out on the river and posting them when I get back so make sure to check back with us!

Paddling Gear

Hurricane Kayaks Santee Expedition model
Astral Designs V-Eight PFD (life jacket)
Sea to Summit Big River [...]

Paddling the Neuse River to Promote Water Quality Awareness

As North Carolina’s population continues to increase, the need for adequate protection of its water resources become more acute. Riparian zone restoration, land trusts, enforcement of environmental regulations, and sustainable development are all key components to providing clean water for generations to come. Elevated nitrogen and phosphorous loads from runoff and development and [...]