I think this video montage speaks for itself. These are some clips I dug up from the “1-minute hike” videos I shot from March-September (don’t we wish summer really lasted that long?). For the most part, these are clips that didn’t make it into the edited “1-minute hike” videos. These are the weird moments, the […]
Upbeat tunes have always helped me get my butt outdoors and run, especially when the weather grows cold. So I played around on the internet in search for some recently released songs that are especially peppy’. Music that says, “Go, Team You!” So I thought I’d share my new running playlist. You might like it. […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. Though the mountain is more like a hill, rising just 755 feet above sea level, the 1.3 mile loop trail includes some rocky sections. The hike to the top should get your heart pumping. How to get there: Drive to the junction of Routes 27 and 225 in Rome. Turn east on Route […]
I took advantage of the good weather last Thursday and hit the road to find a hike. Guess what Maine trail I explored by viewing the photo gallery below. Leave your best guesses in the comment section at the bottom of the page. Winner gets an internet high five! And stay tuned for tomorrow’s “1-minute […]
I walked into the clearing expecting to see a cabin. It was gone. Sept. 13, 2012, I was half way to the summit of Big Spencer Mountain in the Moosehead Lake Region. I remember the cabin well because, though rundown, the building had been picturesque. A peaked roof and sides of cedar shingles painted red, […]
Difficulty: Strenuous. To the summit and back, the hike is about 4 miles long. The trail is steep and not marked with paint, signs or cairns. Footing around rocks and roots can be tricky. Several ladders help hikers navigate steep sections of trail near the summit. How to get there: From the center of town […]
Last week, I returned to one of my favorite hikes. This mountain is pretty far out in the woods; you’ve gotta drive on some bumpy roads to reach the trailhead; but in the end, I think it’s worth the extra effort. Guess which mountain in Maine I’m talking about by viewing the gallery of photos, […]
It’s raining acorns. Be careful around oak trees in the fall, because the squirrels of Maine are stocking up for winter, and acorns are one of their favorite treats. Squirrels — one of the animals that stick around for Maine’s harsh winters — feed mostly on plant material, including nuts, seeds, acorns, tree buds, berries, […]
If you don’t plan on playing outdoors this weekend, shame on you. A bunch of outdoor events are going on, and the weather looks like it’s going to be pretty nice (sunny, a bit chillier than now and with a chance of showers on Saturday). To help you make a good decision about how you […]
Star parties, UFO footage, night hikes and sun celebrations. Maine’s second annual Maine Starlight Festival is not to be missed. The festival has been underway since Sept. 7 and runs through Sept. 19, and the final weekend is an explosion of cosmic events. The festival coincides with the Acadia Night Sky Festival, which runs Sept. […]
