I was typing away at the kitchen table when something soft struck the back of my head. Naturally, I turned in my seat to see what it was — then reeled back as a red orb came hurtling toward my face. A balloon bounced off my cheek and fell. Behind the chair sat my dog […]
The sun was high in the sky when I left civilization behind and walked into the woods at the foot of Bigelow Mountain for my first night alone in the wilderness. Any small doubts I originally had about the trip were swept away when I reached the beat-up, wooden sign marking the Fire Warden’s Trail […]
Difficulty: Very strenuous. The summit of Bigelow Mountain is just over 4,000 feet in elevation, making it one of the tallest peaks in Maine. Hiking to the summit is about 4.5 miles, one way, but hikers often travel along the ridge to lesser peaks, making for a loop hike of 12 to 14 miles, depending […]
I go through phases with photography, and the recent story I wrote about Maine spiders directed my focus to the smaller things in nature. You know, bugs and stuff. Recently I photographed a few insects while walking my dog and visiting family, and I was pleasantly surprised by the results. With my Cannon Rebel T5i […]
The Maine Conservation Corps, Connie Jones, John Sterrett and Carolyn Newbert won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Bigelow Mountain Range in July 2014 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: My most recent hiking adventure was actually a two-day trip that included camping at a designated tent site a few thousand feet […]
At first, I thought they were loons, with their large heads and long bills. They were swimming along in a group of 25, bobbing on the choppy water of Flagstaff Lake. But loons don’t travel in packs that large, do they? I thought not. Upon closer inspection, through the zoom on my camera, I realized the […]
Dear future admirers, It has come to our attention that far too much is written about Oreo, the rowdy and frankly obnoxious dog. So we’ve hijacked this blog. Who are we, you ask? My name is The Green Arrow, and snacking on cat grass beside me is my best friend, Bobo Jinx. But you may simply call […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The 1.8-mile Shore Trail is fairly narrow with no big changes in elevation. Watch out for exposed roots and rocks. How to get there: The trail is accessible by the Long Falls Dam Road Trailhead on Long Falls Dam Road in Carrying Place Town Township. To get there from the Maine Huts & […]
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Henry David Thoreau’s famous book “The Maine Woods,” and in celebration of this milestone, events and programs will be held throughout the state in the weeks to come. The 8th Annual Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival will run July 24-27, in Greenville, and will include a guided hike up Mount Kineo, a program […]
No one won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Shore Trail near Flagstaff Lake in July 2014 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: A little over a week ago, I had a grand adventure in western Maine. While my main mode of transportation was mountain bike, no outdoor excursion would be […]
