Difficulty: The trails to Blackcap Mountain summit are moderate in the summer and difficult in the winter (due to excessive ice). How to get there: From Bangor, take Route 1A east to Route 46 in Holden. Turn left at the light and travel 3 miles. Turn right onto Blackcap Road. Travel 1 mile. Turn left […]
The highest temperature was 15 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday, Sunday, Feb. 12. The wind was blowing. So naturally, I went hiking. To guard against the cold, I wore my recently purchased Cloudveil ski jacket (found on super discount at Burlington Coat Factory), a furry bomber hat (tied under the chin), wool long underwear, and heat packs in my […]
Last Thursday, instead of my typical hiking excursion, I borrowed a wetsuit and waded into the Atlantic Ocean off Lincolnville Beach with the co-owners of Thorfinn Expeditions, Thor Emory and Chris Laughlin. To learn about their business and paddle boarding in Maine, check out my BDN story here: Thorfinn Expeditions story. Though it is winter, […]
Difficulty: Easy. Take a few hours to explore the many short trails in the sanctuary. The terrain is mostly flat and without tricky footing. How to get there: From Route 1A in Holden, turn onto Copeland Hill Road. If driving east towards Ellsworth, the turn will be on your right near the Myerowitz Chiropractic & […]
The fourth annual Maine Youth Wilderness Program is open for applicants through Feb. 15, a deadline that is fast approaching. All Maine high school sophomores and juniors interested in having an amazing outdoor experience this summer — hurry up and send in your applications. The program, sponsored by the Friends of Baxter State Park, involves […]
Friday was a chilly day – for this winter, anyway. Bundled up in my outdoor gear, I hit some trails close to the Bangor area. I can’t tell you more. You’ll just have to guess from the photos. Look closely at these three photos I took on Friday and guess where I was in the […]
This incomplete list of things that can ruin winter hiking is based of my outdoor experiences so far this winter. I hope it helps you hike successfully in the cold. –Long rest breaks. As soon as you stop moving, you start to cool down. If you’ve been sweating, the moisture will cool you down further. […]
A new outdoor vacation camp for grades 6-8 will be held in the diverse and breathtaking habitats of Mount Desert Island during February and April vacations, led by experienced camp staffer Lucy Atkins, senior at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor. Based out of the Dorr Museum, “Natural History Explorations” camp will run […]
