And the answer is…Sargent Mountain in Acadia National Park! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Courtney Evans of Glenburn! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Courtney. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in this hike, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” video, photos and […]
Sometimes when I’m traveling, if I’m lucky, I stumble across some wildlife. And often, I’ll have my camera and snap a few photos. But I don’t feel I have enough material to write a blog post every time, so these photos just end up lying around and eventually get buried in folders tucked into external hard […]
The tick on my shoulder, crawling across my green fleece jacket, was looking for a hot meal. Specifically, blood. More specifically, my blood. Standing outside our vehicle after a two-hour hike through the woods in Belfast on Oct. 23, my husband, Derek, and I were checking our clothing and our dog for ticks. We found […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The Belfast section of the 46-mile trail travels through many different types of forests, navigating small hills and a few footbridges along the way. How to get there: There are several trailheads located along the Hills to Sea Trail so people can explore different sections. All official parking areas are marked […]
And the answer is…Hills to Sea Trail in Belfast! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Andrea Bozzino of Winterport! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Andrea. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in this hike, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” video, photos […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. If you park at the Mead Mountain Trailhead, the hike is 2.8 miles, out and back; and if you park at the South Gate of the Hothole Valley Parcel, the hike is 5.4 miles, out and back. The roads and trails leading to the mountain and on the mountain are gradual and fairly […]
And the answer is… Mead Mountain in Orland! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Scott Bennett of Bucksport! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Scott. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in this hike, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” video, photos and […]
I always enjoy a good sale, especially when it includes quality outdoor gear. If you’re like me, then you might want to check out the annual Penobscot Valley Ski Club sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Bangor Parks and Recreation Building at 647 Main Street in Bangor. It’s one […]
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous. The hike is steep but fairly short, with the trail measuring 1.4 mile from the parking area to the summit of the mountain, meaning the out-and-back hike totals about 3 miles, counting the exploration of outlooks just north of the summit. How to get there: From the intersection of Bridge Road […]
And the answer is… Pleasant Pond Mountain near Caratunk! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Dawn Tremblay of Hermon! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Dawn. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in this trail, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” video, photos and […]
