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Author Archives: Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor

Ron Chase resides in Topsham. His latest book, “Maine Al Fresco: The Fifty Finest Outdoor Adventures in Maine” is now available at northcountrypress.com/maine-al-fresco.html. His previous books are “The Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery” and “Mountains for Mortals – New England.” Visit his website at ronchaseoutdoors.com or reach Ron at ronchaseoutdoors@comcast.net.

A kayaker goes down a waterfall
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Embarking on a 5-day, 55-mile paddling trip down one of Maine’s most challenging rivers

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor May 17, 2022May 16, 2022

“Weather, ice-out, road access, water levels and blackflies are all issues that need to be investigated.”

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I enjoy the thrills and spills of spring whitewater paddling with my friends

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
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Paddling the St. George River’s rapids is so treacherous even a deer needed rescuing

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor April 18, 2022April 18, 2022
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A final Nordic skiing adventure in Rangeley to end a challenging winter

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor April 3, 2022April 2, 2022
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Winter hike on Mount Crawford made difficult by inappropriate climbing etiquette

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor March 22, 2022March 22, 2022
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How I turned my love of the Maine outdoors into a post-retirement career

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor March 8, 2022March 8, 2022
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You can have a fantastic time cross-county skiing on these Penobscot River trails

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor February 22, 2022February 22, 2022
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Avoid this mistake if you’re trying to summit Saddleback Mountain in winter

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor February 7, 2022February 6, 2022
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You can summit these 2 peaks in New Hampshire and still get home before dark

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor January 25, 2022January 25, 2022
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Proper footwear and caution are required for this treacherous icy hike in Grafton Notch

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor January 10, 2022January 10, 2022
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Ledges and cliffs make Ragged Mountain in Camden an adventurous hiking destination

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor January 1, 2022December 31, 2021
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Caribou Mountain is one of Maine’s hidden hiking gems

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor December 18, 2021December 17, 2021
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Views of Quebec await at this western Maine hike accessible only by water

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 28, 2021November 26, 2021
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Kayaking around the Porcupine Islands offers scenic views of the MDI coast

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 21, 2021November 21, 2021
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Acadia’s least-traveled mountains offer great views

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 7, 2021November 6, 2021
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Tides and winds make paddling around Swan Island a hard-won journey

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor October 24, 2021October 26, 2021
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Gentle Down East trails are the perfect hike for rehabbing an injury

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor October 10, 2021October 11, 2021
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Kayaking in Mere Point Bay is exquisite, but getting started is hazardous

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor September 27, 2021September 26, 2021
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Damariscove Island is a remarkable kayak destination

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor September 12, 2021September 12, 2021
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These new northern Maine bike trails rival Acadia’s carriage roads

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor August 28, 2021August 27, 2021

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