An outing on the Little River 



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D hooting down the churning 

 rapids of a ferocious river may be the 

 stuff of armchair dreams, but for most 

 of us it's too wild a ride in reality. If 

 you're hankering to give canoeing a 

 try, though, northeastern North 

 Carolina's many waterways offer 

 tamer courses for your introduction. 



A jaunt down one of the 

 Albemarle region trails can be a fun 

 way for you or your family to spend a 



By Daun Daemon 



day, but only if you've planned 

 carefully, prepared well and recog- 

 nized a few points of trail etiquette. 



Getting Started 



Bill Sterritt, professor of physical 

 education, associate dean of curricu- 

 lum and a canoeing/kayaking instruc- 

 tor at the College of the Albemarle in 



Elizabeth City, says that people 

 interested in canoeing should get 

 instruction before taking to the water. 

 Community colleges and universities 

 usually offer courses, and private 

 schools and instructors can often be 

 found by inquiring at stores that sell 

 canoeing supplies. If you have a friend 

 who canoes, tag along to learn the 

 basics. 



Every spring, the National Trails 



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