One of the many benefits of membership in my outdoor club, the Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society, is the ability to network with a large number of outdoor enthusiasts. We have more than 300 adult members, so finding companions for an outdoor adventure is often a phone call or club email away. When I recently […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Fabulous views from Bald Rock Mountain
The Camden Hills provide some of the finest mountain views in Maine. Selecting my favorite is no easy task. Ocean Lookout on Mount Megunticook is probably the most well-known and remarkably spectacular. The Scenic Trail above Maiden Cliff provides wondrous views of Megunticook Lake. The panoramic vista of western Penobscot Bay seen from the Georges […]
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Ready for a fresh start? Kick off 2025 trekking through the Midcoast.
A new year welcomes new outdoor adventures. Hikers are invited to shake off holiday celebrations and explore Maine parks with free guided hikes on Wednesday.
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More trails on tap in 2025 for Kennebunk Land Trust
With over 40 preserves and trails in the area, the Kennebunk Land Trust hopes to conserve land for recreational and climate use.
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Challenging Maine’s Boundary Bald Mountain
My son, Adam, and I have been considering a climb of Boundary Bald Mountain for several years. The 3,638-foot peak is located in a rugged, remote wilderness region northeast of Jackman near the Canadian border. Access to the spectacular summit that offers 360-degree views is via Bald Mountain Road. The rough dirt road is usually […]
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‘Severely hypothermic’ hiker from Portland rescued in New Hampshire’s White Mountains
The hiker called for help on Little Haystack Mountain after he became hypothermic on a sunrise hike, officials said.
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Climbing secluded Albany Mountain
Until a couple of years ago, I had never heard of Albany Mountain. While hiking on Caribou Mountain in the Evans Notch area with friends Laurie Wunder and Tom Meredith, they pointed out the nearby 1,930-foot summit and recommended it as another scenic hike in the area. Northern New Hampshire residents, Tom and Laurie have […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Blustery Number 5 Mountain
Number 5 Mountain is a 3,186-foot peak located in the mountains southwest of Jackman and northwest of The Forks. It’s part of a range of peaks that separate Attean Pond and the Moose River in the north from Spencer Lake and Stream in the south. Access to the trailhead is via Spencer Road (aka Hardscrabble […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Scrambling to summit Tunk Mountain
In late October, my son, Adam, and I were camped at Redman’s Beach on Donnell Pond. We were on the second day of a surf and turf trip, an annual event where we combine paddling with overnight camping and mountain climbing. During the previous day, we kayaked across the pond, set up camp and completed […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Caribou Mountain surf and turf
For my son, Adam, and me, fall is the season for our almost annual surf and turf. Surf and turf is loosely described as an overnight paddle trip combined with a mountain hike or hikes. Past trips have included Moosehead Lake and Mount Kineo, and Attean Pond and Sally Mountain. Last year, Tunk Lake and […]