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National Paddle Week sunset paddle: New Bern

Event Date: July 17, 2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Location: Merchant's Grocery, Brices Creek Road, New Bern, NC, USA

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Join Neuse Riverkeeper Samantha Krop and other Sound Rivers’ staff for an evening paddle to celebrate National Paddle Week!

Riverkeepers across North Carolina are hosting paddles to highlight your waterways for National Paddle Week: this one will take you on a journey down the peaceful waters of Brice’s Creek. Enjoy an evening paddle with native wildlife and vibrant flora through unique ecosystems of the eastern coastal tidelands.

Sound Rivers’ kayaks can be reserved for this paddle, and those with their own are welcome! Meetup is at 5:45 p.m. at Merchant’s Grocery, 1801 Brices Creek Road, New Bern; put in is at Brice’s Creek boat ramp, National Forest Road.

Additional details: bring bottled water, bug spray and any other personal supplies you would want while paddling!

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