Monthly Archives: May 2017

1-minute hike: Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Baring Division

Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on the trails and roads you choose to hike. The refuge features a wide variety of trails, including two wheelchair accessible trails. For those looking for more of a challenge, there are several hiking trails that travel for miles through designated federal wilderness and are minimally maintained.  How to get […]

Where in the woods am I? Acadia Mountain

The answer is… Acadia Mountain on Mount Desert Island. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Randy Andrews of Laurel, MD! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Randy! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this beautiful mountain, stay tuned […]

1-minute hike: Great Pond Mountain in Orland

Difficulty: Moderate. Starting from the Great Pond Mountain Trailhead, the hike to the top of the mountain and back down is about 2.5 miles and includes gradual climbing over bare bedrock, stone staircases, uneven terrain, exposed tree roots and a few soggy sections of trail. The trail is well built, marked and maintained, but it […]

Where in the woods am I? Great Pond Mountain

The answer is… Great Pond Mountain in Orland. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Nicole Grohoski of Ellsworth! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Nicole! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this popular hike (that’s really not far […]