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Try this: Dog sledding in the Moosehead Lake Region

December 27, 2017Try This Adventure
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Home to nearly 50 sled dogs, Lone Wolf Kennel is a serious sled dog racing outfit just outside of Greenville, and they offer a variety of guided tours for people who want to experience aspects of the sport firsthand. The kennels are owned and operated by two registered Maine guides, Mark and Ashley Patterson, who […]

1-minute hike: Little Kineo Mountain near Moosehead Lake

November 17, 20151-Minute AdventuresLittle Kineo, Little Kineo Mountain
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Difficulty: Moderate. The hike is fairly short — between 1.5 and 2 miles round trip, depending on how far along the ridge you want to explore — but it’s extremely rocky and includes several steep sections.   How to get there: The drive to Little Kineo Mountain can be a bit intimidating for those not […]

1-minute hike: B-52 crash site near Moosehead Lake

June 12, 20131-Minute Adventures
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Difficulty: Easy. The trail leading through the crash site and the side trails through the scattered wreckage adds up to less than 0.5 mile in length and travels over fairly even terrain. How to get there: From the blinking light at the center of downtown Greenville, drive north on Lily Bay Road for 6.7 miles. […]

Moosehead adventures, lesson 1: Rain doesn’t need to ruin things

August 2, 2017Field Notes, Wildlife photosMoosehead Lake, Seboomook Wilderness Campground
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Lightning flashed in the distance and rain began to fall, each drop forming a tiny bubble on the surface of Moosehead Lake. We’d watched the dark clouds gather during our short paddle, and with a few words, we agreed it was time for us to turn our kayaks around and get back to Seboomook Wilderness […]

New mountain trail near Moosehead opening Aug. 7, public invited

August 4, 2015Field Notes
By Aislinn Sarnacki

A new trail up Number 4 Mountain near Kokadjo will officially open on Aug. 7, with a guided hike that is open to the public. The trail is the first of several trails planned to be constructed in the Moosehead Lake and 100-Mile Wilderness regions, a joint project by Plum Creek, the Maine Bureau of […]

Construction begins on new hiking trail network in Moosehead

July 3, 2014Field Notes
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Construction work has begun on two hiking trails that will eventually be part of an expanded network of non-motorized trails in the Moosehead Lake Region, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands announced in a recent press release. One trail leads to the top of Number Four Mountain; and the other, to the top of […]

1-minute hike: Mt. Kineo, Moosehead Region, Maine

July 17, 20121-Minute Adventures
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Difficulty: Moderate. The trails that lead to the summit of Mount Kineo offer a good workout for any hiker. Footing can be tricky in places where the trail travels over jagged rocks. How to get there: From the blinking traffic light in the center of Greenville, travel north on ME 15/6 for 19.6 miles to […]

11 Maine trails that are great for forest bathing

April 23, 20191-Minute Adventures, Field Notes
By Aislinn Sarnacki

A form of wilderness therapy developed in Japan, Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” has caught on in the United States in recent years as more people are turning to the outdoors to bolster their health and overall well being. To clarify, forest bathing has nothing to do with soaking in water. (Though you certainly can add […]

Wildlife photography tips for beginners

March 5, 2019Field Notes, Wildlife photos
By Aislinn Sarnacki

For an upcoming presentation I’m giving at a local school about outdoor writing, I decided to create a slideshow of wildlife photos, just to make things a bit more interesting for the children. After all, who doesn’t enjoy looking at photos of swimming moose, baby bears and soaring eagles? And as I dug through about […]

Moose checks out snowshoer in Bangor City Forest

January 10, 2018Field Notes, Wildlife photos
By Aislinn Sarnacki

Coming face to face with a moose was the last thing Lyle Blais of Bangor expected while snowshoeing in Bangor’s Rolland F. Perry City Forest on Sunday, Jan. 7, but that’s what happened. In fact, Blais was able to spend a few peaceful moments with the creature before they went their separate ways. A frequent […]

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Aislinn is a Bangor Daily News reporter for the Outdoors pages, focusing on outdoor recreation and Maine wildlife. Visit her main blog at actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.

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