Monthly Archives: August 2017
1-minute hike: Sentinel Mountain in Baxter State Park
Difficulty: Moderate. The 6.2-mile hike has a long “warm up” section, where you follow a trail around Kidney Pond and through a mossy forest to Sentinel Mountain. The trail then becomes steep as it climbs the mountain to form a loop near the top. Expect the trail to be very rocky and uneven but well-maintained […]
Where in the woods am I? Sentinel Mountain
The answer is… Sentinel Mountain in Baxter State Park. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Greg Westrich of Glenburn! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Greg! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this 6-mile (or so) hike, stay tuned […]
I’ll be at the new Life Happens Outside Festival this weekend!
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, consider joining me at the new Life Happens Outside Festival, a celebration of all things outdoors, scheduled for 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Thompson’s Point in Portland. The festival — planned as the first annual fundraising event for the […]
Do you see the Maine creature in this photo?
Earlier today, while going through photographs of a recent hike, I came across this photograph and said to myself, “Why did I photograph leaves and part of a boulder?” It wasn’t until closer inspection that I saw the animal in the photo. I laughed, which attracted the attention of my co-worker Lauren Abbate, who sits […]
1-minute hike: Esker Trail in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Difficulty: Easy. The narrow, 0.5-mile trail travels along the top of an esker on sandy soil that makes walking easy. Expect gradual slopes. How to get there: From a bend in Route 11 at the center of Stacyville (a town that is just north of Millinocket and Medway), turn left onto the gravel Swift Brook […]
Where in the woods am I? Esker Trail
The answer is… Esker Trail (which I took upon myself to name) in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Since the trail has no official name yet, I accepted anyone I drew that answered “Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.” The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Rebecca McFalls of Bradley! Enjoy […]
1-minute hike: Orin Falls in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Difficulty: Moderate. Most of the 6-mile hike follows old logging roads that travel over gentle hills, with a short, narrow hiking trail leading to Orin Falls at the far end. How to get there: From a bend in Route 11 at the center of Stacyville (a town that is just north of Millinocket and Medway), […]
Finding wildlife in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Where in the woods am I? Orin Falls
The answer is… Orin Falls in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Brian Molloy of Orono! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Brian! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining John and I on […]