OBX1 News

By Anne Izard on June 21, 2013

OBX1 is doing great. They have had a fabulous week of paddling, swimming, crabbing, touring, and more.

On Tuesday, they paddled 8 miles down the White Oak River, from Haywood Landing to Stella. They spent the afternoon fishing, cast netting, and crabbing….. and eating a garbage bag full of crabs that Scott (our base camp host) gave to the group. Pita pizzas were served for dinner and everyones’ rose of the day was the entire day.. and almost no one had a thorn. They capped the evening with a post-dinner swim.

Wednesday, the group paddled up Hunter’s Creek and had another fabulous day on the water! Thursday, the group went to Beaufort in order to gather supplies for their banks trip and visit the maritime museum. The leaders tell me the highlight was a stop for some ice cream!

Friday the crew took off for their trip to the banks. They spent last night on Shakelford amongst the wild horses. Everyone is happy, healthy, and having a blast! Stay tuned for more.

Anne Izard

Anne has worked at Green River over the years at summer camp, expeditions, and the school programs as a counselor, expedition leader, mentor, and program director. Anne’s related camp experiences include working as a counselor and program assistant at Camp Ton-A-Wandah in North Carolina, an expedition leader for Wilderness Ventures and an environmental educator and expedition leader for the Teton Science School. Prior to returning home to GRP, Anne was the Director of Education for the Mountain Studies Institute in Silverton, Colorado. Anne and her husband, Steve, are both actively engaged in the American Camp Association, The Association of Environmental Education, and The North Carolina Youth Camp Association. When Anne is not working, she can be found trail running, paddling, cycling, or backcountry skiing with her husband Steve, their sons, Phen and Hawkins,daughter, Alida,and golden retriever, Irie Bird!