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Broad River Greenway to host Cardboard Boat Race “He saw a similar race advertised online and said this One of our region’s most interwas something we esting and entertaining events will needed to do,” she take place Saturday, August 16 at said. 2pm when the Broad River GreThe boat race enway will launch its third annual day will also host North Carolina Championship the Great Backyard Cardboard Boat Race. Burger Cookoff. Wait. Boats? Made of cardDetails and rules board? That’s right. The quirky here https://www. craft in question are made mainly zeffy.com/en-US/ of carboard and once put in the ticketing/the-greatwaters of the Broad River near the Row, row, row, your cardboard boat. backyard-burgerHwy. 150 bridge must attempt to cookoff--2025. float with their paddlers about 300 the Broad River Greenway has “Folks better bring their A- plenty of outdoor recreation opfeet downstream to the Greenway game—this isn’t just any back- portunities on tap. beach area. Basically, the boats are built This boat from last year’s race paid homage to the Gilligan’s Island TV yard burger,” said Greenway park There are 15 miles of trails using only corrugated cardboard, show. “Gilligan” and the “Skipper” manned it but Mary Ann and Ginger ranger Lance Collins, “I’ve got for hiking, biking, birdwatchyears of trail-side grilling under my ing, and horseback riding. The glue, and duct tape. were no-show. (Photos provided) belt, and I’m not going down with- Broad River is ideal for fishing, “It’s amazing to watch creativout a fight. May the best burger canoeing, and kayaking. The ity, teamwork, and a whole lot of cations for kids ages 9-12 and win!” duct tape come together in the adults. Greenway has picnic areas and In addition to the boat race, a playground for kids. boats,” said Broad River GreenSafety is important and all parthe Greenway hosts other events way executive director Kim Duren. ticipants must wear a personal The Greenway is an oasis throughout the year. Upcoming of flora and fauna. In addition “Last year we had 16 boats en- floatation device and shoes. Helones include a 5k/10-mile Trail to wildflowers, rhododendron tered by individuals and busi- mets are required for ages 9-12 Run on October 11. The runs and mountain laurel bloom pronesses as well.” and recommended for adults as start at 9am. The Enchanted For- fusely in the spring. Fall offers a The complete list of boat con- well. The event provides helmets. est is set for November 7. This kaleidoscope of leaf coloration “The Boiling Springs Fire Dept. struction rules and regulations event is a Gardner-Webb com- in the dense forest. Along the can be found on the Greenway’s Swift Water Rescue team is on munity service project designed river, birds such as blue heron, site for the event,” said Duren. website (see below). to entertain and educate kids osprey and an occasional bald The fun includes live music Folks of all ages can take part age 2-12 about the nocturnal an- eagle can be seen. Deer and in the event. There are classifi- starting at 2pm while boats get imals that live in North Carolina other animals such as wild turkey, and the importance of sustainSee BOAT, Page 4 ing their woodland habitat. December 7 will see Santa at Phifer cabin. This classic event is The greenway has miles of horse the perfect way to trails available. kick off the holiday season. The checked in and ready to race. free event offers There will be a DJ during the re- a visit with Santa mainder of the afternoon. There and time for you to take a picture will be awards, vendors, food with your camera. and kids activities. Registration There will be light is open until event day at www. refreshments and broadrivergreenway.com. a craft activity to Duren credits Greenway board take home. of directors member Roland HamWith 1,500 This contestant from last year saw her craft sink The Broad River flows peacefully through the Greenway. rick with launching the idea. acres available, but she still had a lot of fun. By Alan Hodge
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