River Exploration in the Southern Appalachians By Payson Kennedy A Carolina Paddler Reprint Editor’s Note: This writing by Payson Kennedy originally appeared in the book, First Descents, published by Menasha Ridge Press in 1989. Edited by Cameron O’Connor and John …
Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in January of 2026. The Dry Suit Learning Curve and How I Survived It by Casey Mason You just plopped down a big chunk of money and you’re done, right? …
Paddle Wheels a Carolina Paddler article by Alton Chewning ∞ As paddlers we have basic needs. A boat, a paddle and a little extra gear. A river or lake or other body of water to paddle on. Maybe a friend …
Diving Into the Tar River Written by Jim Butler Photos by Jim Butler and Rich Nathan ∞ The Tar River is approximately 215 miles long, flowing southeast to the estuary of Pamlico Sound. The Tar-Pamlico watershed is the fourth largest …
Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in June of 2025. A Sparkleberry Day by Steve Boyle A beautiful paddle in a huge swamp. The perfect trip to find your way…. The Gauley Trilogy The next three …
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The Dry Suit Learning Curve and How I Survived It a Carolina Paddler Article by Casey Mason ∞ I like the outdoors. I worked at a canoe livery in high school. During and after college I worked as a zipline …
Gauley Grandeur by Ann Berry Somers Part three of Carolina Paddler’s “The Gauley Trilogy” ∞ Everything about the Upper Gauley River is grand–the rapids, the waves, the rocks, the amount of water, the number of people, the power, the stories. …
My First Time Shredding the Gauley By Dennis Huntley a Carolina Paddler article ∞ It was years ago. I can’t exactly remember the year, but vividly remember the day. It was the Saturday of Gauley Fest in West Virginia and …
Birth of the Shredder a Carolina Paddler Article by Alton Chewning ∞ Shredder can mean different things to different people. Most of us picture a paper shredder, the device that turns confidential papers into confetti. Others know Shredder is the …
Carolina Paddler Table of Contents Here are the articles posted in November of 2025. Exploring the Mississippi River Headwaters by Jim Butler The Mississippi headwaters can be grueling but there’s a more enjoyable approach. Who’s Bringing the First Aid Kit? By …
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