“We hear a lot about how bad things are in the world. So when you go out and see things that are still happening – the birds are still singing and these little creatures are still out here running around – it gives you the strength to keep going and, also, it gives you a lot of joy.” – Donna Shaunesey, Solo Adventurer
Donna Shaunesey has been kayak camping and backpacking on her own for over thirty years. Her solo, multi-day trips on Virginia’s rivers, marshes, and swamps have brought her closer to nature and resulted in some close encounters with wildlife. Donna shares stories of her journeys as well as tips for planning your own overnight adventure. Let’s Go!
Links Mentioned:
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Rivanna River, Charlottesville https://www.visitcharlottesville.org/listing/rivanna-river/670/
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James River State Park, Gladstone https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/james-river
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False Cape State Park, Virginia Beach https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/false-cape
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Bivy Sack https://www.theadventurejunkies.com/best-bivy-sack/
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Good To Go Dehydrated Foods https://goodto-go.com/#
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Little Island City Park, Sandbridge https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/Pages/little-island-park.aspx
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Merchants Millpond State Park, North Carolina https://www.ncparks.gov/merchants-millpond-state-park/home
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Suffolk https://www.fws.gov/refuge/great_dismal_swamp/
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Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area, Charles City https://dwr.virginia.gov/wma/chickahominy/
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Saint Mary’s Wilderness, Steele’s Tavern https://www.virginia.org/listings/OutdoorsAndSports/SaintMarysWilderness/
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Appomattox River Company, Farmville https://paddleva.com/
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High Tor Gear Exchange, Charlottesville https://www.hightorgearexchange.com/
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