Monthly Archives: April 2014
Explore some of Orono’s best trails on guided hikes and bikes, May 4
Guided hiking and biking trips will follow the dedication ceremony for Caribou Bog Conservation Area in Orono at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the trailhead on Taylor Road. The event is free and open to all ages. I plan to attend the event to learn about the the trail network, which I hear includes some […]
I’m giving away 2 tickets to “Take a Seat, Bangor: A Night with Dominic Gill”
Acadia’s Precipice named one of ’10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the US’
The steep Precipice Trail of Maine’s Acadia National Park was recently listed as one of the “10 Most Beautiful Hikes in the US” by Fodor’s Travel, an online travel resource at fodors.com. Precipice Trail is a daunting pathway that climbs about 1,000 feet up cliffs on the east face of Champlain Mountain. The route — which includes ladders, rungs […]
Eagle chick hatches in Hancock, captured on live webcam
Nearly forgotten snapshots of spring: from butterflies to hawks
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been taking more photos of wildlife lately than I used to. It drives some of my friends crazy, understandably. But the hobby has also gained me some new friends, people I never would have met if I hadn’t realized my interest in wildlife photography. And those people […]
‘Feathers over Freeport’ to feature activities for families and avid birders alike
The fourth annual “Feathers over Freeport” will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27. The event is designed to appeal to birdwatchers of all abilities, especially families and children, according to a recent press release. The two-day event will feature a wide variety of activities and presentations, including live-bird presentations, bird walks for adults and children, […]
Hollywood Casino to give away 1,000 trees for Arbor Day
In celebration of National Arbor Day, Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway in Bangor will be giving away 1,000 trees on April 25 to patrons who present a Club Hollyood card and ID, starting at 5 p.m. at The Sound State Lounge, 500 Main Street. In addition to a free sapling, patrons will receive a 1 in 5 […]
1-minute hike: Brown Woods in Bangor
Difficulty: Easy. Most of the trail network is wheelchair accessible. The trails are flat and smooth, gravel and forest floor. The total length of the trail is about 1 mile. How to get there: The parking area to Brown Woods, marked with a large brown sign, is located off Ohio Street, 0.7 mile north of […]
Faces of the 2014 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race
Watching the Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race is addictive. Once I find a seat on the bank of stream, I can sit for hours (and do) watching paddlers navigate the rapids. Every couple of minutes, something exciting happens. And this year, due to the high water level and swift currents, the race was especially challenging. Somehow, I managed […]