Celebrate North Carolina's Year of the Trail and Pick Your Own PATH at Hammocks Beach State Park!
Canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards... how will you explore? Interested in learning more about paddling or curious about what it entails? Accompany a ranger on guided paddles on the Bear Island Loop Paddle Trail (various distances and difficulty levels provided) or hop inside one of the NC State Parks Big Canoes and paddle as a team through the Queens Creek marshes surrounding the park.
Area paddling organizations and partners of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (including the DNCR PATH Airstream!) will be in attendance to provide resources throughout the weekend. Hammocks Beach State Park staff will provide environmental education activities throughout the weekend as well.
Event Details
This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required!
There will be kayaks available to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have one. There will also be displays of different kinds of kayaks and canoes that can be used throughout North Carolina.
Stop by Hammocks Beach State Park any time between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18.
Schedule of Activities for both Sunday and Monday
No registration is required. These events are dependent on weather.
| 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | Long Paddle for Experienced Kayakers |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. | First Short Paddle for Beginners |
| 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Second Short Paddle for Beginners |
| 12 p.m. | Big Canoe Paddle |
| 1 p.m. | Big Canoe Paddle |
Attending Community Groups
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Twin River Paddle Club
- White Oak Riverkeepers
- Onslow County Tourism
- Black Folks Camp Too
- NC African American Heritage Commission
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