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Uwharrie River
 | ...s trip 20 June 09 with another adult and four boys, (six in all) with three canoes. The water was way high flowing over the bridge at Low River bridge on SR 1301, our putin point. With the water that high the current was swift with a lot of low lying trees dwarfing the banks. We no sooner put in and the second canoe got caught in the current and capsized. We in the third were unable to upright it before it became lodged between two trees with the current making it impossible to free it. We were able to recover the two boys and rejoin with the first canoe which had continued on downstream. Long and short of our adventure we all made it to Morrow Mtn State Park in about 5 hours time in two canoes (11:30 AM - 4:30 PM). We stayed to the center of the river as much as possible and negotiated the rapids without mishap. It was very unpredictable with alot of unsuspecting trees in the middle of the river (sumerged islands). We then returned to Low River Bridge to recover the lost canoe. The water was now some four to five feet lower clearing the bridge. With much of the pressure of the curre... |
Uwharrie National Recreation Trail
 | I hiked this trail today and saw a bear sleeping in the middle of the trail.... |
Banjo Creek RV Resort & Campground
 | 11 miles away 6 PHOTOS campground map... Swimming Pool... Playground... Game Room... Banjo Creek RV Resort & Campground is located in Asheboro, NC, home of the NC Zoological Park (The NC Zoo). Also nearby are trail heads of the Uwharrie National Forest, The World Class Potters of Seagrove, and the Uwharrie River. Banjo Creek Resort features 140 full and partial hook up sites for RVs, and several tent sites as well. The Little River runs along one side of the park, and walking trails are throughout our 33 acres. We also have a stocked fishing pond. Other amenities include a Jumping Pillow, a swimming pool, a kiddie pool, miniature golf, community campfires, a 2800 sq. Ft. Deck at the lodge (for dances and other music events), Country Store, game room, WiFi, weekend activities, and on Saturday mornings we have ''The Best Breakfast in Camping. '' Reservations may be made by calling 336-381-3422. Come See Us!... |
McCullums Pond
 | 11 miles away 1 PHOTO hey... |
Falls Reservoir
| 12 miles away Outstanding scenery! Like a storybook setting , although last time I went , it was close to 100 degrees....It is a very great lake for fishing. There is absolutly no recreation(jet-skiers, water skiers). You must be careful, there are many unmarked water hazards (most are near the upper dam). I wouldn't take an expensive boat on the lake....The perfect place to find yourself lost among nature and forget all of your ''big'' city problems without a 3 day hike into the woods....Falls Reservoir is a hidden jewel. Located between two dams. No development whatsoever.... |
Cotton Patch Gold Mine
| 19 miles away ...ectors Asssociation of American) Member. Show membership card for 10% discount on our mining supplies. Panning: Pan for gold in one of our many stand up panning troughs. Easy on the back and fun. We supply the pan, material (dirt)... you supply the excitement of finding gold! No reservations needed to pan...just stop on in, we'll have a spot for you and instructions if needeed. Magic Spiral Wheels: Rent one of our Gold Magic Spiral Wheels. Just slowly scoop in the material and let the Magic Wheel do the rest. All the gold collects in the very center of the wheel. Sluicing & Hibanking: Reserve your spot in the creek for Sluicing, Power Sluicing or Hibanking. Take prospecting to the next level... it's simple to learn and fun to watch the gold collect. Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground is open year round and offers excellent camping amenities. Stay overnight and enjoy our prospecting and nature trails. We also have free WI-FI for our customers! Meet fascinating people and share in the excitement of finding one of mother natures most precious... |
