Paddle For The Border - May 6, 2006

Paddle the historic Dismal Swamp Canal from Chesapeake, VA, to South Mills, NC, in the 3rd annual “PADDLE FOR THE BORDER,” a popular 7.5 mile trail.

“Paddle for the Border,” an annual event hosted by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, South Mills, NC; the Dismal Swamp State Park, NC Division of Parks & Recreation; the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk, VA; and the City of Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Department, Chesapeake, VA, will return Saturday, May 6, 2006 from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

The premier of “Paddle for the Border” in 2004 was recognized in a number of publications and was given an award by Albemarle Rural Conservation & Development Council as a successful bi-state canoe and kayak event combining paddling and eco-tourism.

"Paddle For The Border" participants in last year's event

This event between two states will be hosted by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center and Dismal Swamp State Natural Area, South Mills, NC; the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk, VA; and the City of Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Department, Chesapeake, VA;

For complete information on this year’s event, please call Penny Leary-Smith at 252.771.8333 or visit DismalSwamp.com or to download the Registration Package, visit
cityofchesapeake.net/services/depart/park-rec/paddlefortheborder.shtml