The answer is… Little Mayberry Cove Trail in Grand Lake Stream. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Eric Beal of Old Town! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Eric! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining Oreo and me on this […]
Hiking doesn’t have to be this big daylong undertaking, especially in Maine, where there are hundreds of easy to moderately challenging trails to enjoy. Some of these trails explore small mountains and hills that offer great views. A couple of years ago, I wrote up a list of 11 easy mountain hikes in Maine that […]
Difficulty: Strenuous. This adventure requires a total of 4 miles of hiking and 3 to 4 miles of paddling. The hiking trail leading up Lobster Mountain is steep and rocky in some areas, but it does not require any hand over foot climbing and does not feature any ladders, rungs or ropes. How to get […]
The answer is… Lobster Mountain in Lobster Township. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Ryan Kennedy of Pittsfield! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Ryan! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this adventure, which includes paddling and hiking, stay […]
I’ll be participating in the celebration of International Bog Day at the Orono Bog Boardwalk from 12:45 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 23, in the Bangor City Forest (also known as the Rolland F. Perry City Forest). At the family-friendly event, I’ll be giving a short speech about the boardwalk, as well as selling […]
I’ll be giving an illustrated talk about my new (and first ever) guidebook,”Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” starting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at the Winterport Memorial Library, at 229 Main Street in Winterport. At the event, books will be available for purchase, but only with check or cash. (I don’t have the ability […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The 3.6 miles of trails on the preserve are wide, fairly smooth and travel over even terrain, surfaced with gravel or moved grass and shrubs. One challenge you may face is the trails being overgrown, especially the White Trail. The most well-maintained trail is the Loop Trail, which starts and ends […]
The new Sandy Pines Campground in Kennebunkport opened last month with the unveiling of 12 unique tents, designed by 12 different New England designers and stocked with bedding, mini fridges, bath amenities, heaters and fans. For people who aren’t sure they’re ready for the rusticities of camping, this is a step in that direction. Sort […]
The answer is… Wells Barrens Preserve in Wells. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Sharon Moore of Denver, Colorado! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Sharon! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this adventure, stay tuned for the “1-minute […]
I’m headed south to give a presentation about my new (and first ever) guidebook, “Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” during the National Resources Council of Maine Rising free event and beer tasting, scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer at 265 Main Street in Biddeford. This particular presentation will be short and sweet […]
