The 2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, a show of award-winning films on mountain sports and culture, is showing at four locations throughout Maine from Jan. 31 to Feb. 10, and it’s not too late to buy tickets (I hope … depending on when you read this). I’ve attended this event in Bangor for […]
Mountain Day 2013 slated for Saturday, Aug. 10, in Blue Hill, will feature a special group hike, a variety of outdoor family activities, live music and food — all in celebration of the beautiful Blue Hill Mountain. The annual event is free and open to all ages. If looking for some exercise and beautiful scenery, […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The 4-mile loop hike of Gorham Mountain includes a long stretch of even terrain (Ocean Path), a gradual ascent up the south side of the mountain, and a gradual descent down the north side of the mountain. How to get there: Hikers can use several trailheads to hike Gorham Mountain in Acadia National […]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Maine on Feb. 1 and will remain in the state for ten days to screen at locations in Bangor, Ellsworth, Rockport and Portland. This exciting show is a line-up of amazing new independent documentaries and short feature films on extreme outdoor sports, wildlife and culture. […]
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The difficulty of this hike lies in the steep grade of the trail and the steady climbing involved. Exposed roots also make footing tricky in some areas. How to get there: From the junction of Route 3 and Route 233 in Bar Harbor, head southwest on Route 223 for 1.2 miles. Turn left […]
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, the largest mountain film festival in the world, is stopping in Maine in February on its world tour. Those seeking adventure in the depth of winter can enjoy five screenings of award-winning short films on distant lands, adrenalin-packed outdoor sports and eye-opening cultural and environmental documentaries. Dates of the show: […]
Acadia National Park is one of the most famous destinations in Maine, and for good reason. It’s a place filled with natural beauty. It boasts mountains of pink granite, pristine ponds, bubbling brooks, dramatic sea cliffs and one of the state’s sandiest beaches. Acadia is the outdoor enthusiast’s dream, no matter their abilities or skill […]
For people looking for a bit of a challenge this winter, this list may be for you. But first, a word of caution: snowshoeing is more difficult than hiking. It takes longer, it takes more energy, and it requires closer monitoring of your body — especially body heat. If you’re not experienced with snowshoeing, I […]
As deer hunting season gets into full swing in Maine, many people — hunters and non-hunters alike — are looking for places to hike and bike that are off limits to hunting, simply to avoid even the possibility of a mistake or conflict. Hunters and non-hunters generally are successful at safely sharing the use of […]
December is a time of reflection. As the year winds to a close, I like to take a little time to look back over the past 12 months, at where I have been and what I did, at all the triumphs and failures, before diving headfirst into another year. For the most part, I do […]
