Nov 18 (Wed): Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River (Burlington Co).  10am. Enjoy a fall trip on the “Jewel of the Pinelands” as we paddle 7 miles from Lake Oswego to Harrisville Lake.  Meet at Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Rd. Contact leaders to confirm trip participation and logistics.    Leaders: George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Dec 2 (Wed): Canoe/Kayak the Great Egg Harbor River (Atlantic Co).  9am.  We’ll have the Great Egg all to ourselves as we paddle 9 miles from Penny Pot to Weymouth Furnace.   Meet at the Harley Dawn Diner, Rt. 322/Black Horse Pike – arrive early for breakfast!!   Contact leaders to confirm trip.   Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com  (W)

Dec 6 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek (Ocean Co).  9am. Cedar is a very pretty waterway in December; especially if we have an early snowfall.  The trip will be 7 miles from Ore Pond to Dudley Park.  Contact leaders to confirm trip participation, time and meeting location.  Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Dec 16 (Wed): Historic Smithville Hike and Holiday Mansion Tour (Burlington Co). 10am. 5 miles, easy pace.  Hike the grounds of this historic village, known for the Smithville-Mount Holly Bicycle Railroad.  The 290-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain, upland forests and meadows.  After hiking, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Smithville Mansion (small fee).  Option for late lunch at Vincentown Diner. Meet at Smith's Woods at Historic Smithville Park, East Railroad Avenue, Eastampton, NJ.  Leaders: George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com

Dec 21 (Mon): Celebrate the Winter Solstice – Canoe/Kayak the Wading River (Burlington Co).  10am. We’ll paddle 6 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Evans Bridge.  Join us for our annual solstice celebration as the sun begins anew its journey to longer days.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation.  Leaders: George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com  (W)

Jan 1 (Fri): New Year’s Day Paddle on the Oswego River (Burlington Co).  10am. Ring in the New Year with the NJ Sierra Club.  Meet at Lake Oswego and paddle 7 miles on the “Jewel of the Pinelands”.  Enjoy a get together after the trip at Harrisville Lake.  Bring something to share.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation.  Experienced winter Pines paddlers only.  George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com  (W)

Jan 16 (Sat): Canoe/Kayak Cedar Creek (Ocean Co).   9am. The river section we paddle will depend on weather conditions.  Meet at Double Trouble Park headquarters, Pinewald-Keswick and Double Trouble Rds.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and meeting time.  Experienced winter Pines paddlers only.  George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Feb 3 (Wed): Canoe/Kayak the Wading River (Burlington Co).  10am. The river section we paddle will depend on weather conditions.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and meeting time.  George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Feb 6 (Sat):  Whitesbog Village Winter Hike (Burlington Co).  4 – 5 miles.  Easy pace.   Whitesbog is a NJ historic site and was a village built to house workers in the local cranberry bogs.  Every year the bogs and ponds in the region near Whitesbog are home to a wintering population of Tundra swans and perhaps we will see them as we hike around the bogs.  Website for directions www.whitesbog.org  Bring beverage and lunch.   Leaders: George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Feb 14 (Sun): Canoe/Kayak the Great Egg Harbor River on Valentine’s Day (Atlantic Co).  9am. The Great Egg has been designated as a Wild and Scenic River.  We’ll paddle 9 miles from Penny Pot to Weymouth Furnace.  Meet at the Harley Dawn Diner, Rt 322/Black Horse Pike – arrive early for breakfast!!   Experienced winter Pines paddlers only.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation. George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com  (W)

Feb 24 (Wed): Historic Smithville Park Hike (Burlington Co):  10am.  5 miles, easy/moderate pace.  The 290-acre park features a diverse collection of habitats and terrain, upland forests and meadows and also offers beautiful Rancocas Creek vistas and wildlife observation opportunities.  It is known for the Smithville-Mount Holly Bicycle Railroad and the Star high-wheeled bicycle.  Meet at the Smith’s Woods access parking lot, East Railroad Av.   Option for lunch at Vincentown Diner after the hike.  Leashed dogs are welcome!  Leaders: George & Leona F 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

Mar 6(Sat): Canoe/Kayak on the Oswego River (Burlington Co).  10am. Join us for a 7-mile paddle on the “Jewel of the Pinelands”.  Meet at Lake Oswego.  Experienced winter Pines paddlers only.  Contact leaders to confirm trip and participation.  George & Leona F, 609-259-3734 or leona@pineypaddlers.com  (W)

Mar 20 (Fri):  Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with a Canoe/Kayak Paddle on the N. Branch Rancocas Creek (Burlington Co.)  9am. Welcome spring with a paddle on Burlington County’s 10-mile canoe trail.  Rentals are not available.  Meet 8:15 for breakfast at the Vincentown Diner, Rt 206 and Rt 38.  Contact leaders to confirm trip, logistics and meeting time. George & Leona F. 609-259-3734 or Leona@pineypaddlers.com (W)

FALL 2010

Sept 5/12 (Sun):  September in Western Maine!  Location: Bald Mountain Camps, Oquossoc, Me.  This is an historic sporting camp located on pristine Mooselookmeguntic Lake.  Many activity options, fine dining and a comfortable warm environment provide relaxation and fun.  Internet access available. Check the website www.baldmountaincamps.com

Trip includes: hiking, guided kayaking or canoeing pristine lakes and rivers with our host and Registered Maine Guide, Steve Philbrick.  Log cabins with fireplace, wood, bath, linens, porch, first class breakfasts and dinners in the lodge dining room, sack lunches for the trail. Two dates proposed: Sept. 5th-10th and Sept.12th-17th.

For more information: Contact: Judy Norcross 856-235-8735  jsnorcross@aol.com or Leona Fluck Leona@pineypaddlers.com  609-259-3734  (C/W)