tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32300473118312287342012-01-26T10:42:20.963-05:00News, trip reports and observations from the Dan River Basin Association's Stokes County Field Office.DRBA.Stokeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14015039614477300141noreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3230047311831228734.post-78793666759270873332011-05-25T15:59:00.000-04:002011-05-25T15:59:32.334-04:00

While we all know, intellectually at least, that people have been living on the banks of the Dan River in Stokes County for thousands of years, the fact doesn't really strike home until an immovable artifact appears. The "Indian Rock" in the Dan River at the confluence of North Double Creek is definitely one of those artifacts. During a pleasure float on a spring Sunday in 2011 archaeologist,

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Spring 2010 Paddler Cleanup More than 20 years ago a group of people in Stokes and Rockingham Counties joined together to establish a network of public river access sites along the Dan River Trail. Creating and protecting access to the Dan River for fishing and floating over the intervening years has demanded the vision, initiative and cooperation of many people and institutions. Success in

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Almost a year ago DRBA participated in a competitive grant program organized by River Network with funding from MillerCoors. After our three-pronged proposal was selected as a finalist it was up to DRBA's supporters to generate votes online ... which you all did so well that we got second place! While there is still plenty of work to do, Mother Nature Network featured our partnership with this

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After a lovely winter full of snow, a flood and loads of planning I managed to lose focus on the very important StokesOUTDOORS blog.Despite a lack of time to stop, reflect, and focus on summing up the past several months since the last post here, it's simply time to freshen up the blog, clear away the old news, and say hello once again to all of our DRBA members and friends of this very special

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Good news for any fall and winter paddlers - heavy rain 2 weeks ago floated and the pushed the strainer out of the way. Of course, the recent deluge from what's left of tropical storm, Ida, has certainly caused a number of new "adjustments" to the rivers and creeks. Any time you venture out on any waterway after a storm - especially one with sustained rain and wind - be on the look-out for new

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With the weekend drawing near and the Fall Colors on the river nearing their peak we expect many will be loading up their canoes and kayaks for an exhilarating river trip.If you're planning to visit the Dan River section between the Highway 89 bridge and Hanging Rock State Park please review the following video to familiarize yourself with the hazard we wrote about earlier this week.

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Very exciting news arrived this morning with a Winston-Salem Journal article about DRBA's efforts and aspirations for working in Stokes County. We really appreciate the attention that Journal columnist, Lisa O'Donnell, gives to outdoor recreation and the environment and are thrilled that she chose to give us a little spotlight.And without intending to be critical we'd like to correct one small

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Important warning to all boaters on the Hanging Rock State Park section of the Dan River! We will post updates as conditions change with regard to this dangerous river hazard.

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Hello outdoor enthusiasts, DRBA members and Stokes County residents! My name is Dale Swanson and I'm the Stokes Programs Coordinator for the Dan River Basin Association in the brand new Stokes Field Office … and I can't imagine a greater privilege.Stokes County is truly blessed with a wealth of natural and cultural resources. The Saura Mountains. The Dan River. Hanging Rock State Park. Rich

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