Hikers visit Dry Falls in Franklin County.

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Paddling Along

Between our lakes and sounds, our marshes and swamps, and the rivers that crisscross our state, North Carolina is a playground for kayakers and canoers.

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This story was published on Jun 24, 2024

Alan Hodge

Alan Hodge was raised in Belmont and Charlotte. He has written Our State’s monthly quiz for 35 years. He is a freelance writer based in Gaston County with four first and second place statewide awards from the NC Press Association and the NC Press Club for community news reporting. Hodge is also a recipient of the Order of the Longleaf Pine.