OBX2 Update

By Anne Izard on July 11, 2013

Man….I wish I could be relaxing on a beach! Today the expeditioners were on day 3 of there Outerbanks kayaking trek. They had arrived at Cape Lookout and planned to layover there today and visit the lighthouse, museum, and walk to the tip of the island. What’s so cool about this spot is you can see the sun rise in the east and set in the west in the same place! Prior to arriving at Cape Lookout they had been on Shakelford banks with the wild horses. They had a wonderful time discovering new marine life, swimming, and enjoying the endless sky views. I have also been told that this is quite the cooking crew. Supposedly the meals these expeditioners have been preparing are nearly restaurant worthy. I am unsure if this is attributed to the “everything taste good when your hungry and outside theory” or if it really is indeed true….but I believe all the parents should experiment when their campers arrive home. Tomorrow the crew will continue north up towards Codd’s Creek where they will spend the night and then start their final paddle back to the mainland. All in all it appears the expedition is having a wonderful time! Until next time…happy paddling.

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!