Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Leaving some room to meander, it’s about 2.5 miles to paddle from the boat launch to the far end of the pond, at the outlet of McCaslin Stream. Therefore, out and back, it’s about a 5-mile paddle; however, you can always turn around earlier for a shorter paddle. The widest portion […]
Biting insects can be extremely bothersome, and in some cases, dangerous. Mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums and deer flies — they all exist in Maine, and they can really make a mark on your skin and your sanity. Unfortunately, the same goes for your dog. There’s nothing quite so pathetic as a pup’s belly covered in […]
I’ll be celebrating the release of my new guidebook, “Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine,” from 5pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, June 18, at Epic Sports in downtown Bangor, and I’d love to see you there! (I realize this is very last minute. I’m not the best at advertising myself. However, the event has been listed on […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on how far you choose to paddle, the weather conditions and how far from shore you venture. On a windy day, the waves and wind will generally be stronger the farther you paddle from shore, and this will make paddling more difficult. How to get there: The public boat launch […]
The hummingbird feeder is out, the grill has been cleaned and the ruts in the road that formed during mud season have been filled in. Spring is in full swing at our home in the woods, even if the weather is still chilly and exceptionally wet. Located on a wooded hill above a lake, our […]
