Out & About Exploring Maine’s Wealth of Wild and Wonderful Waterfalls By Carey Kish Gulf Hagas is a natural gem in the heart of Maine’s
Category: The Great Outdoors
Climbing Katahdin in Winter!
Most hikers and climbers consider ascending Mount Katahdin in winter to be Maine’s ultimate mountaineering achievement. My last excursion three years prior had been a
Carnaval Maine: Get Outside and Enjoy Winter Fun at Portland’s Eastern Prom!
“The beauty of our event is that ninety-five-plus percent of the attendees will be enjoying these activities in the great outdoors,” says Brian Corcoran, founder
Maine Abounds with Enjoyable and Healthy Nordic Skiing and Biking
With the hubbub of the holidays just a memory and the cold, snowy days of winter firmly upon us, it’s high time for winter enthusiasts
Conquering the Unique Sunday River Whitecap
Sunday River Whitecap is one of the most unique mountain hikes in Maine. Rugged terrain, phenomenal views, and a barren alpine summit provide a remarkable
Curling Clubs: A Bright Place at the Darkest Time of the Year
To the uninitiated, curling can look like a lot of people standing around on the ice with what appear to be squeegee mops. In fact, a game
Ski Powderhouse Hill, Fun for the Whole Family
Dan Boyle remembers the moment when he became a Powderhouse Hill Ski Club volunteer. It was back in 2007 when he brought his son to the South Berwick ski area to
Three Generations in the Mountains of Maine
Thirty years ago, I took my two youngest children, Galen and Ariel, hiking in the Maine mountains every weekend I was not working. My oldest was already a teenager and interested in other things. Before we
Fall is the Time for Freshwater Lobster
When I heard there was a hiking trail to the summit of Lobster Mountain, I resolved to return to nearby, remote Lobster Lake for an attempted
Enjoy a Chapter of Maine’s Fire Tower History on Big Moose Mountain
Photos by Carey Kish The view from the ledges atop 3,194-foot Big Moose Mountain is a grand one. It takes in the magnificence of big,
