I’ll be giving a presentation about my new (and first ever) guidebook,”Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” starting at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at the Shaw Public Library at 9 Lily Bay Road, Greenville! At the event, books will be available for purchase, but only with check or cash. (I don’t have the ability to run cards!) […]
Looking back on my first ride in a small airplane, I must have seemed nervous. “How old is this plane, again?” I asked for a second time. Really I just wanted to make sure to get the date right if I wrote about it later. I wasn’t concerned about the age of the plane. In […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The island features 7 miles of hiking trails, as well as a 4.5-mile dirt road that is great for walking or biking. The road, which runs from one end of the island to the other, is the easiest way to explore the island. The hiking trails are well marked and maintained […]
I’ll be giving a presentation about my new (and first ever) guidebook,”Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” starting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the Belfast Free Library. At the event, books will be available for purchase, but only with check or cash. (I don’t have the ability to run cards!) I’ll also be signing books, […]
The answer is… Swan Island, Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area, in the Kennebec River. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Scott Bernier of Augusta! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Scott! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on […]
I’ll be giving a presentation about my new (and first ever) guidebook,”Family Friendly Hikes in Maine,” starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, at the Ellsworth Public Library. This event will be co-hosted by the Frenchman Bay Conservancy and Crabtree Neck Land Trust, which maintain a wonderful trail that is featured in the book. Books will […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The trail network consists about 5 miles of traditional hiking trails and old roads. The Old Farm Road Trail is the easiest trail, being both smooth and wide; it strikes through the center of the preserve, linking all other trails. The Shore Trail, Ravine Trail and Timber Trail are narrower but […]
The answer is… Dodge Point Public Reserved Land in Newcastle. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Marc Craig of Appleton! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Marc! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this beautiful property (with a sandy […]
I’ll be giving an illustrated talk about hiking solo in Maine, observing local wildlife and Leave No Trace ethics and principles at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at an event hosted by the Appalachian Mountain Club at the Bangor Public Library. Also at the event, I’ll talk about my new (and first) guidebook, “Family Friendly Hikes […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. This hike is 4.6 miles, out and back, and includes an quietwater paddle on a small stream and pond that totals about 1 mile, out and back. The trails are traditional hiking trails, traveling over uneven forest floor that includes plenty of rocks, exposed tree roots and narrow bog bridges that […]
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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