What we’re about
"It's not about how far, or how fast, but rather the people you enjoy time with"
We are a group that finds the outdoors enjoyable at a mellow pace. We will not be racing through. Average hikes or walks will be 3-6 miles.
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Hikes: Have a decent pair of waterproof hiking footwear, a water bottle. Optional: hiking poles, backpack, microspikes (ice cleats), snacks.
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Bicycling: Most events will be held off roads.
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Kayaking: Local shoreline tributaries, rivers and when mellow the long island sound.
Most events followed with lunch at a local restaurant.
All who attend should be vaccinated and covid free
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Bike Old Lyme Country Roads; ~20 miles 398 FERRY ROAD, OLD LYMEFerry Landing State Park, Old Lyme, CT
Arrive 10:15AM Begin ride by 1030am
Meet at Ferry Landing State Park (DEP); 398 Ferry Road, Old Lyme. Approx 20 miles.
Description: Heading out of Ferry Road onto Shore Drive w/ overlooks of tributaries/marsh lands and farms. Out to a shoreline community where we will refresh under a beach gazebo (bring a snack and beverage); The ride is 75% of secondary roads with little or no traffic, 25% on route 1 with mostly wide shoulders.
Must wear helmet and have bike in good working order and have good enough endurance to ride with group – Maps will be provided so if you need to go slower or faster you will find your way.
Lunch at Hangry Goose. A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the Lieutenant River. After lunch we will ride through historical Lyme Center returning to our cars.
Disclaimer: By signing up for this meetup, you agree that you are responsible for your own safety and well being. You will not hold the organizer, Barbara Cotton, or her relatives, friends or associates responsible for your safety and/or wellbeing. You acknowledge that you are in good physical shape and are strong enough to ride. All activities come with risk and you acknowledge that you understand this.
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- Rhode Island Week of Camping in Charlestown (Burlingame)Needs location
Camping in Burlingame State Park, Charlestown Rhode Island.
Go to reserveamerica.com to book.Kayaking Schedule, Week of July 29-August 5.
Biking option, many low key roads with wide shoulders. We have ebikes that we will bring, (I'll have biking routes put together ahead of time to share)
Below is a schedule for kayaking with the group.
Feel free to arrive for the day and attend a kayaking events, or grab a site at Burlingame and join the camping festivities. Our site is 223 (The EM section). Burlingame is remodeling and has 50% of their sites available, so if interested you should book way ahead of time.
Tuesday July 29: Arrive, set up your tent and get ready for an early welcome happy hour at 5PM at the beach across the road, "Blue Shutter Beach", tranquil, peace and quiet with dramatic waves at this hour.—We can swim, cool off and enjoy the sunset. 469 EAST BEACH RD, CHARLESTOWN: https://www.southcountyri.com/listing/blue-shutters-town-beach/175/
Wednesday morning, July 30 11AM departure: Organizing ourselves for our first paddle to Quonochontaug (Quonny) Breachway. Address: WEST BEACH ROAD, CHARLESTOWN RI Drive to the end of the “breach” drop off kayak and drive back down road to park. This is a lovely “pond” which offers serene water with warm swimming holes. There’s plenty of parking and it’s close to Burlingame. After kayaking the salt pond- We then park the kayaks on a strip of sand, drag them up a bit and walk over a dune to the ocean side. We setup for the day; believe me you won't want to leave. For those w/o kayaks, there is a lovely salt pond beach to setup for the day.Thursday, July 31: Kayak the Narrow river Departing campsite at 9:30am.
Address description 2: Google Sprague bridge
At the Route 1A Bridge over Narrow River at Sprague Bridge.To rent a kayak visit the following: https://www.narrowriverkayaks.com/
This paddle takes us through a natural preserve, “The Narrows” past a bridge and towards a peninsula where the ocean meets the river. We will picnic on the peninsula. Bring an umbrella, and a picnic lunch, If you enjoy riding waves in your life jacket- then you will love this place!Friday August 1: Quonny breech (see above for address)
Saturday August 2: Wickford Bay- Parking: 170 Main Street, North Kingston. Instead of going into Gardiners Seafood lot, turn right into the boat parking lot. Unload and Walk down path (on left) to get to sandy beach to launch kayak.
Wickford is a cute colonial village on the coast of North Kingstown. There's a harbor, marshes, and islands to explore.Saturday evening eat dinner in Wickford. Return to campsite for
fireworks at the seafood festival beginning at 9PMSunday August 3: Nothing planned as a group yet (we may use this day as a back up day if we had bad weather on the previous listing of events). Enjoy the area on your own. you may care to attend the Seafood festival, not for food but for music: Here is a list of their bands and whats happening https://www.charlestownseafoodfestival.com/festival-entertainment/
Monday August 4 : Narrow River take two -Or kayaking Ninegret…. Probably Narrow River since we probably wont be back again this season
Tuesday, August 5 : Departure
