Paul arrived at the Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores around 6:25pm on Sunday, September 6, 2009. He had completed his 3,525 mile, 13 state, cross country trek. Paul started his journey in Newport, OR on August 2. Before embarking, he “captured a vial of sand” from Nye beach to donate to the Atlantic Beach re-nourishment project.
Paul crossed Oregon in 5 days, that alone is amazing to me! He probably averaged 115 miles per day to make it back to the Atlantic Ocean in only 32 days. I don’t know the total amount raised for the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter, but it’s somewhere around $6500.00, which is amazing! You can read all about Paul’s incredible journey on his blog http://www.pedal4wildlifeblog.blogspot.com/
I’d highly recommend the Atlantis Lodge for anyone visiting Bogue Banks, it’s pet-friendly and the owners are great!
Here are some pictures of his arrival and ceremonial wheel dipping in the Atlantic Ocean.
Paul's arrival
The bike that has traveled across Canada and the US.
The Atlantis Lodge in Pine Knoll Shores
The dipping of the wheels
Paul, Paula and Lookout
Paula's Lookout
The beach
Way to go, Paul! We’re so glad to have you back!
We didn’t realize he started from Nye Beach. That is our favorite beach at the Oregon Coast!