Category: Carolina Paddler

Getting Where You Want to Go a Carolina Paddler Article by Stan Cole -We mark our lives in years. Those years are made up of months which as a kid seem to come and go slowly as we look forward …

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The Guide by Burt Kornegay Editor’s note:  Carolina Paddler is proud to present this wonderful essay written by Burt Kornegay. Burt was an outfitter and guide for 30 years, running Slickrock Expeditions out of his home near Cullowhee. Burt started …

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Young Keeners in Ottawa a Carolina Paddler Article by Alton Chewning -Max Culbreth would find himself on the sidelines of the river sometimes as his friend in playboats did their gaudy moves, the blunts and spins and aerials.  Max was …

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B-Side Streams: Richland Creek and Vestal Creek a Carolina Paddler Article Text and Photos by Zach Schiada  – Early last year I was with my family on our way to the zoo. Looking out the window, I noticed a few …

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What Kind of Boat is That? A Carolina Paddler Article by Alton Chewning Lake Jordan is a large reservoir in Chatham County, fed by water from the Haw River, New Hope Creek and other sources.  The reservoir is close to …

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New Knowledge From Nealy A Carolina Paddler article By Alton Chewning William Nealy was a cartoonist, writer, and adventure journalist, choosing to sacrifice his body and dignity to help us appreciate the agonies and ecstasies of raw meat sports.  He …

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B-Side Streams:  Buckhorn Creek and Falls, Upper Little River A Novice’s Guide to Creek Exploring A Carolina Paddler Article by Zach Schiada I have been fascinated with exploring creeks since I started whitewater kayaking a couple of years ago. Most …

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