Difficulty: Moderate. Most of the 6-mile hike follows old logging roads that travel over gentle hills, with a short, narrow hiking trail leading to Orin Falls at the far end. How to get there: From a bend in Route 11 at the center of Stacyville (a town that is just north of Millinocket and Medway), […]
Standing on a thick branch of a white birch tree, my right arm wrapped around its trunk, I looked down over the wetland, searching for the long neck and sharp beak of a great blue heron. The giant bird had soared overhead while my co-worker John Holyoke and I had been standing on the side of […]
The answer is… Orin Falls in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Brian Molloy of Orono! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Brian! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining John and I on […]
In an effort to crack down on drivers under the influence of alcohol, drugs and marijuana, Acadia National Park rangers plan to enhance traffic enforcement and establish safety checkpoints on park roads beginning on Aug. 10 and continuing through the fall, according to a press release issued today by the National Park Service. This change […]
Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on if you’re afraid of heights. Round trip from Jordan Pond House, loop hikes with the ascent being on the 1.4-mile Jordan Pond Cliffs Trail vary from 3.7 miles to 5.7 miles, depending on if you want to bag one peak (Penobscot Mountain) or two peaks (Penobscot and Sargent mountains). This […]
The answer is… Jordan Cliffs Trail in Acadia National Park. The winner is Janice Folk from Castine! Enjoy your gift card, Janice! Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining Derek and I on this exciting and scenic hike, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” video, photos and write-up […]
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 […]
Acadia National Park will reopen the popular hiking trails exploring Precipice, Jordan Cliffs and Valley Cove on Thursday, Aug. 3, after months of these trails being closed in an effort to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Celebrated as the fastest bird in the world, the peregrine falcon is listed as “endangered” under Maine’s Endangered Species Act. They […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The out-and-back trail is approximately 2.5 miles long and travels over many small hills. Expect a narrow but well-maintained hiking trail that travels over fairly smooth forest floor with some exposed tree roots and rocky sections. How to get there: Parking for the trail is at the public boat launch on […]
The answer is… Little Mayberry Cove Trail in Grand Lake Stream. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Eric Beal of Old Town! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Eric! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining Oreo and me on this […]
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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