BELFAST — A cold, November rain failed to dampen the spirits of students from the Outdoor Leadership program at Waldo County Technical Center when they invited their Tech Center classmates and teachers to walk the newly constructed trail in the woods alongside WCTCI. These students have… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Beginning on Nov. 1, information and orientation to Acadia National Park will be available at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center during the winter and spring season. Visitors will be able to talk with park rangers about Acadia National Park and… Read More
AUGUSTA — Fifteen disabled Maine veterans experienced a once-in-a-lifetime controlled moose hunt this year as participants in the annual Maine Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, held in Aroostook County in August and September. Since 2010, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services has partnered with the… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Nearly 500 volunteers are expected here on Saturday, Nov. 3, to assist in putting the park’s historic carriage roads to bed for the winter. Take Pride in Acadia Day attracts hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers of all ages to rake leaves and clear drainage ditches along… Read More
All I knew about White Cap Mountain was that the hike was long and rugged. Turns out, it is so much more. As summer headed into its final weeks, my friend Jean Camuso and I had four of the six peaks of the Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit—a… Read More
NAPLES — Moose Landing Marina has expanded its boat offerings with the addition of the Starcraft brand. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) {… Read More
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Bureau of Parks and Lands announced that a record number of visitors camped in Maine State Parks in 2018. Through September, 255,553 campers have been recorded, breaking the previous all-time camping record of 254,789 set in… Read More
HOLDEN — The Holden Land Trust is celebrating the opening of its new kiosk and parking area 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, at Hart Farm on Copeland Hill Road. Come find a geocache, check out trail improvements, and hear about future trail plans. Read More
CAMDEN — The Camden Snow Bowl Trail Fest kicked off on Friday drawing crowds of all ages. The Fest started with an evening of Maine-made recreational-themed films presented by The Maine Outdoor Film Festival and their outdoor theater. Festivities continued on Saturday with Baxter Outdoors 7th trail running… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor Humane Society’s 25th annual Paws on Parade event will take place on the Bangor waterfront Sept. 29. The Humane Society hosts this annual fundraising event for homeless pets as a way to reunite with families who’ve adopted shelter animals, celebrate the volunteers… Read More
ORLAND — The Wildlands Adventure Challenge will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, in Orland for the first time. This inaugural event will feature a beginners’ race that will give those new to adventure racing a fun yet gentle introduction to the sport, and an eight-hour race… Read More
BAR HARBOR — Join us at YWCA MDI at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, at YWCA MDI for a slide show and talk led by Anna Carr. After she retired, Carr and her traveling partner, George Mack, went on a four-month cycling trek across Scandinavia. They started… Read More
BANGOR — Bangor Daily News will present Act Out: Women’s Adventure Expo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Husson University. Tickets are free but pre-registration gets you an extra entry for door prizes. Act Out is for anyone who wants… Read More
PORTLAND — The Maine Chapter of the Sierra Club has appointed Alice Elliott as its new director to spearhead the environmental advocacy and education efforts of the chapter’s volunteers. “I am thrilled to join Sierra Club Maine to lead members in their important environmental advocacy work,” Elliott commented. Read More
LEWISTON — The Maine International Pageants, owned and directed by Janet Desmarais teams up in support of the 2nd Annual Roger’s Ride for Hope. Roger’s Ride will be held Saturday September 22nd, 2018. The Ride is not just for motorcycles it has a bit for everyone all for… Read More
BREWER — You are invited to attend our meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 1 p.m. at Brewer Parks and Recreation, 203 State Street. Gardener and author, Lisa Colburn, who has won many awards for her gardens, will present a fun program entitled, “Art & Whimsy in the… Read More
BREWER —The Brewer Land Trust is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Brewer Land Trust Day will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 on the Brewer Riverwalk. From 12-3:30 p.m. community members and local businesses can come together to bring awareness to outdoor activities and the nonprofit Brewer Land… Read More
Hundreds of students to visit Moose River Valley on Friday, Sept. 7, to get their first look at Sky Lodge UNITY — In June, Unity College received a game-changing gift of Sky Lodge, a historic sporting camp and 16 other buildings sitting on more than 150… Read More
SURRY — The Shaw Institute and Blue Hill Heritage Trust invite you to join them Saturday, Sept. 15 for their 3rd Annual Beach Cleanup Day at Carter Nature Preserve on the Cross Road . Be a part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Global Trash Free Seas Day, and Maine… Read More
SURRY — Blue Hill Heritage Trust will hold its first Surry Forest 5K/10K Trail Race, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, in Surry Forest, Chestnut Lane, off the Toddy Pond Road. The race will be held on dirt roads and also include a kid’s 1-mile fun run. Start… Read More
