Fall Leaf Eco-Tour

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Join us on the land and water: Join us in the morning for a hike and/or the afternoon for a paddle.

What
  • Paddling Trip
When Oct 16, 2010
from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Where Hidden Cove Access Area, Lake James, NC
Contact Name
Contact Phone 704-679-9494
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Come enjoy the serenity of the changing fall leaves along the hills surrounding beautiful Lake James, the uppermost lake of the Catawba River Basin. 

Hike moderately in the beautiful Linville Gorge during the morning, and follow that with a gentle paddle on the clear waters of Lake James.

Details on hiking location are available by contacting Tracy Tripp at 704-679-9494.

Bring-your-own-boat (canoe or kayak) to the Hidden Cove Access Area between 12pm and 1pm on October 16th and join us for this relaxing flatwater paddling excursion. If you don't have a boat, please contact Tracy at 704-679-9494 to arrange for a kayak rental ($25/trip).

We will launch promptly at 1pm.

For a map to the Hidden Cove Access Area launch location, please click here.

Catawba Riverkeeper will lead a hiking/paddling Eco-Tour to explore the beauty and splendor of the fall season. Please email Tracy Tripp, tracy@catawbariverkeeper.org, to RSVP or to inquire further.

 Linville Gorge By J. Wes Bobbitt

Covekeeper Meetings

Join us for our monthly Covekeeper Meetings at 7 pm:

Mountain Island Lake: 2nd Monday - Cooks Presbyterian Church

Lake Wylie: 2nd Wednesday - Lake Wylie Public Library 

Lake Wateree: 2nd Thursday - Dutchman Creek Fire Dept. 

Upper Catawba Basin: 3rd Monday - 320 Mauney Hall at Lenoir-Rhyne College 

Lake Norman: 4th Thursday - East Lincoln Fire Department on South Pilot Knob Road off Hwy. 16.

Please check the calendar section of the website to verify the meeting time and location.

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The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation is a proud member of EarthShare North Carolina, River Network, the North Carolina Conservation Network, and the Waterkeeper Alliance.  EarthShare North Carolina makes it possible for employees to support the environment through workplace giving programs.  River Network’s mission is to empower and unite people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain the health of our country.  The NC Conservation Network supports, trains and coordinates diverse groups and directly advocates to achieve equitable and sustainable solutions for our environment.  The Waterkeeper Alliance is a worldwide network of advocates for protection of our water resources.  For more information about these organizations or to inquire about enrolling your employer in EarthShare NC, please contact CRF@catawbariverkeeper.org.

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