Paths of Chowan is a coalition of organizations, formed in 2006, as part of a regional initiative to promote nature tourism in the Albemarle Region. It contributes to enhancing paddling and hiking opportunities in Chowan County. Its major accomplishment has been the construction of a system of paddle camping platforms on the Chowan River on Holladay’s Island and John’s Island through a generous grant from the National Recreation Trails Program. The Partnership of organizations con consists of the Albemarle Resource Conservation and Development Council, a regional organization devoted to conserving natural resources, and creating jobs and income for the Albemarle ((252) 482-7437); the Edenton-Chowan Department of Parks & Recreation; the Town of Edenton and Chowan County.