The first Saturday of each December, Great Outdoor Provision Co. donates 5% of sales to local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Habitat brings families in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing.
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On Saturday, November 3rd, the 2007 Wrightsville Beach Sea Kayak Race went off in the wake of Hurricane Noel. Predicted wind gusts of 20+ kept the faint of heart away, but the dedicated once again came out for a great event. Fifty-two racers were treated to tempertures in the mid-sixties and winds out of the northwest at 15 mph. All proceeds from the race benefit the NC Coastal Land Trust, a local non-profit that works hard to preserve our coastal environment. Race proceeds totals have not been finalized, but will be over $2000. The race started soundside across from the Blockade Runner Hotel and was composed of a 6-mile main event, a 3-mile fun race and a 500-meter sprint for kids. Hurricane Kayaks gave away a $900 kayak in the after event raffle along with $2000 in other outdoor gear that was aquired by Great Outdoor Provision Co., one of the two main sponsors of the race. Salt Marsh Kayak Company hosted and organized the race. For race results by time and class, please click the links below.
RESULTS BY TIME RESULTS BY CLASS PRESS RELEASE (4th Annual WB Sea Kayak Race) PRESS RELEASE (Hurricane Donates Kayak for Raffle)
Check out this article in the News & Observer:
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/story/781269.html
Trusty is one happy MULE as we hear great reports from the shops about Coat Swap 2007. One shop estimated over 250 coats were donated this past weekend alone. In total, Over 2400 coats were donated at our 9 shops accross NC. Thanks for supporting local Rescue Missions!
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The Triangle, which encompasses the area around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is consistently rated one of the best places in the nation to live and work. The new edition of this hiking guide reflects the changes that have occurred in the fifth-fastest-growing metropolitan region in the country during the decade since the book was first published.
The book offers close to 250 different trails within a 60-mile radius of the Triangle. The hikes can be found on federal, state, city/county, and even private property. Trails range in distance from a few yards, such as the 92-yards Honeysuckle Lane Trail in Fuquay-Varina to the 26-mile Falls Lake Trail. There are residential trails such as Shelly Lake Trail, which is so popular that it has a speed limit of 10 miles per hour and a centerline to separate traffic. There are trails in remote forests, such as the Summit Loop Trail, where you may not see another person. You can find trails for equestrians, in-line skaters, cyclists, and even the physically impaired.
about the author
Allen de Hart has hiked more than 8,500 different trails and over 30,000 miles in 46 states and 18 foreign countries. He is the author of numerous trail books, among them North Carolina Hiking Trails, which has sold over 100,000 copies. He lives in Louisburg, North Carolina.
Lots of old coats are coming in the door for a great cause! Stop by your local shop to see our top Insulated Outerwear & Rainwear Picks for Fall & SAVE 20% when you DONATE an OLD Coat.
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For Every Specially Packaged Pink Victorinox Swisscard Sold, $1.50 will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
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