Kayaking Into the Swamp - Eastern North Carolina
by Bob Decker
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Kayaking Into the Swamp - Eastern North Carolina
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Bob Decker
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Description
This is a view near the headwaters of Cahooque Creek in the Croatan National Forest. The water becomes too shallow and waterways too narrow for even a kayak just a be farther into the swamp.
Cahooque Creek Landing has a boat ramp where boats and kayaks are launched into Hancock Creek. Traveling to the right one can float to the Neuse River or take a right hand turn into Cahooque Creek a hundred yards or so from the boat ramp. A leisurely paddle, Cahooque slowly narrows, eventually becoming a swamp.
It is not unusual to see an American Alligator or two when paddling this body of water. Osprey frequently soar above, looking for a fish to snatch from the tanin water. Herons and egrets are often spotted as the search the shallows near the banks for a quick meal. Other creatures frequently seen when exploring this area includes turtles and Wood Ducks.
Cahooque Creek offers an interesting and realitively easy paddle. Along the way the paddler gets to watch the ecosystem transform from riverine to swamp. It is a great way to spend a morning.
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March 30th, 2022
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Matt Richardson
I would love to paddle here. I have kayaked Ocracoke on a few occasions but there is so much of the NC coast I want to explore. Congrats - Your fine work has been featured on the homepage of the “You Deserve a Good Paddling” group!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your fantastic photographic art has been chosen as a Camera Art Group feature! You are invited to archive your work in the feature archive discussion. There are many other discussions in the group where you can promote your art even further more.
Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
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