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On May 15-16, Three Rivers Land Trust hosted the first Yadkin River Kayak Camping Event.

More than 60 people boarded their kayaks and canoes and paddled down the Yadkin River. The group launched in Davie County, camped in Rowan County, and wrapped up the trip in Davidson County at Yadkin River Park.

Three Rivers Land Trust Board Member Ben Fisher volunteered as a guide.

“Our first Yadkin River Thru Paddle was an overwhelming success,” Fisher said. “Land Trust members and supporters from as far away as Michigan and Florida came together to experience the natural beauty of the Yadkin and support our conservation efforts along its banks.”

Several YouTube content creators who highlight wilderness adventures filmed this occasion.

Shane Dublin, YouTube personality of Monkey-N-Around and Manager at Rock Outdoors, said: “We were all blown away with the hard work that the TRLT staff put into organizing this event. From the food to boater safety everything was phenomenal. We cannot wait for our next Three Rivers Land Trust paddle trip.”

“This was the perfect opportunity to showcase the unique wilderness that North Carolina’s Piedmont has to offer,” says Stephen Black, owner of Row Co River Adventures. “It is a natural partnership to combine ecotourism with the group that works to protect our access to outdoor recreation.”

Other partners included New Sarum Brewery, Rock Outdoors, Roland’s Backyard BBQ, Carrol Fisher Construction, TRIP for Davidson County Foundation, Ink ‘n Stitches, TRLT Sportsman Access member, Ed Moore and TRLT Yadkin Chapter members, Natalie Hunsucker and Doug Holzman.

To become a member and support TRLT in the conservation mission, contact Michael Fulk, associate director, at 704-647-0302 or michael@threeriverslandtrust.org.

Three Rivers Land Trust works with private landowners and public agencies to conserve natural, scenic, agricultural and historic places in a 15-county region of the Piedmont and Sandhills of North Carolina. Since 1995, the Land Trust has worked to offer reasonable and attractive options to landowners who want to conserve their lands for future generations to enjoy. The mission is to work thoughtfully and selectively with property owners to conserve lands, vistas, and the essential nature of the  region.

For more information about TRLT visit their website at www.threeriverslandtrust.org.