KAYAK WORKSHOP MAY 23
Haw River Assembly hosts a kayak workshop Saturday, May 23, at Farrington Point, Jordan Lake, as part of the Nature4All Diversity from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Raphael Darden of Xplore Kayak, a veteran-owned business, will provide kayak and paddling instruction in hopes of empowering more people to be confident on the water. Registration is $5 per person at www.hawriver.org/nature4all-diversity-series.
YOUTH CLINIC
Carrboro holds a youth fishing clinic for ages 5-15 Saturday, June 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Anderson Park Pond off NC54W. Cost is $5/youngster and parent/guardian must attend. Fishing gear provided or bring your own. Go to carrbororec.org to register.
FISHING FESTIVAL
The Fintastic Fishing Festival will be held Saturday, June 13, at the Pechmann Fishing Education Center in Fayetteville, as part of the National Fishing & Boating Week celebration. Families with children 15 and younger are invited to enjoy a full day of fishing fun, hands-on learning and outdoor adventure.
With over 12 interactive exhibits and demonstrations, this is a good way to learn about fishing and the role anglers play in conserving North Carolina’s fisheries.
READERS’ CHOICE
SkiBig3’s Banff Sunshine in Alberta, Canada, was voted Best Ski Destination in Visitors’ Choice Awards.
Other award winners for the 25-26 season:
Best All-Mountain Terrain: Jackson Hole.
Most Family Friendly: Winter Park.
Best Terrain Park: Copper Mountain.
Best Après-Ski: Telluride.
Best Ski Area for Beginners: Purgatory.
Best Small Ski Area: Wolf Creek.
TRAVEL DESTINATION
Cape Lookout National Seashore, N.C., a National Park Service area, is accessible only by boat, either a ferry or private watercraft, was among ten less-crowded beach destinations to get away from it all, travel experts suggested to a Washington Post reporter.