The Great Outdoors

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G R E A T

OUTDOORS

GREENVILLE

By Mackenzie TewksburyHer Editor

Greenville Town Common

TAR RIVER

There are many things you can do right here in eastern North Carolina to soak up some sunshine, explore the area and try something new! Whether it’s a day on the river or on land, we’ve got you covered for a summer day outdoors.

1 BICYCLE POST TRAIL Short Bridge Road A phenomenal bike trail in Greenville that totals an 11-mile loop, or five separate, shorter loops! All users must either become a Bicycle Post Trail member or pay a daily rate of $3 per person and also sign a liability waiver at The Bicycle Post. The trail, in partnership with East Carolina Velo Cycling Club, has regularly scheduled rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends. Contact Bicycle Post for more information. FROM GREENVILLE: Take NC- 43 N (towards Rocky Mount) from town, after crossing over US-264 – go 5 mi, turn left at Short Bridge Rd, trailhead is 0.8 mi on the left.

2 TOWN COMMON 105 E 1st St. There is a ton to do here from water sports to music. There is a public boat ramp visitors can utilize for free, as well as places to walk or enjoy a picnic. The Town Common hosts many 5ks, fundraisers, and even concerts at the Greenville Toyota Amphitheatre, including a weekly concert series that runs May-August called Sunday in the Park. Every Sunday, visitors can listen to music, eat from food trucks and drink beer — a new feature on the common! Also new this summer is a Concert on the Common, happening every second Wednesday of every month.

3 THE GREENWAY Greenville is home to a tremendous asset — The Greenway. It is a trail adjacent to the river where visitors can ride bikes, walk dogs, go fishing and exercise. It is open every day from duskdawn. It features a dog park, community gardens, and is a great way to exercise!

4 PORT TERMINAL 938 Port Terminal Road Not even 10 minutes from Town Common is another free public boat ramp! Pack your bag, hop on a boat/kayak and paddle your way through all of the nature and wildlife the Tar River has to offer.

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5 UMBRELLA MARKET Five Points Plaza Every Wednesday until September, the parking lot of Five Points Plaza transforms into a farmers market, full of food trucks, plants, local crafts and other goodies from local vendors. Grab some pals and head out for a night of fun!

River Park North

6 RIVER PARK NORTH 1000 Mumford Rd, Boating, fishing, camping, hiking and more! River Park North is a 324-acre park with 45 acres of ponds, more than 250 acres grassland areas, so it is sure to fit all of your outdoor adventure needs this summer! It has three hiking trails, picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, rental fishing and pedal boats and a fossil pit. It’s a great place to check out eastern North Carolina’ s wildlife, as well! Check the website for events/ camps. Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.greenvillenc.gov/government/ recreation-parks/river-park-north

WASHINGTON

PAMLICO RIVER

7 GOOSE CREEK STATE PARK 2190 Camp Leach Rd, Washington, NC 27889 Not far from Greenville and just a hop from the historic streets of downtown Washington is a quaint, eight mile trail scattered with oak trees, Spanish moss, Cypress swamps and

more. Goose Creek State Park is a wonderful spot to camp, explore wildlife, enjoy solitude on a man-made beach or just walk through the trails. Check their website for weekly events and camps. www.ncparks.gov/goose-creekstate-park

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