Memorial Day is always two things: a time to remember our service men and women, and the start of summer. And as everyone in Durham knows, summer here is best spent submerged in the Eno River.
What: Swimming , wading, picnicking, Locopops, and general good company
Where: Bobbitt Hole, Eno River State Park
When: Monday, May 25, 11 AM-2:30 PM at the river, 3-3:30 PM at Locopops
Bring: food for yourself or to share, water, a blanket to lie on, swimming clothes, a towel
Trail info: http://www.trianglehike.com/13/cole-mill-and-bobbits-hole-trails/
At Bobbitt Hole, the Eno River turns, opening and deepening enough for swimming . There are nice rocks there for sitting on to just dip your legs in if you like. The hike in is 1.4 miles through the woods, very easy, and it ends at Bobbitt Hole — you can’t miss it. Along the way, keep an eye out for beaver-chewed stumps and turtles on submerged logs. There’s plenty of parking at the trailhead off Cole Mill Road.
Tractivists will meet up at the Hole, where we’ll have at least one Traction shirt hung up so you can find us if you’re new to Traction. If you’d like company heading in, we can meet up at the trailhead at 11 AM.
As we head out, we’ll swing by Locopops for some meltingly good sweet summer treats. Email swimming @gettraction.org for directions and with questions.
How do you honor Memorial Day? This year I’m remembering a World War II veteran I know who passed away in the spring, and I’m calling my grandpa, another WWII vet, who’s still spry and proud. Come bring your own stories, and let’s enjoy our beautiful river.
Cori
Strawberry muffin maker, listener, Tractivist
P.S. Interested in more outdoorsy outings? Next up: 6/7, group bike ride at 1pm. Write to outdoors@gettraction.org for more info on this and other outings every other Sunday afternoon.
