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Walking trip in France from Langogne to Pont de Montvert along the trail known as the GR70. Short daily walks (under 20km per day) with stays in hotels and B&Bs with breakfast and dinner. We will walk at the pace of the 2 donkeys who accompany us. Price for lodging and rental is around 980... [Read More]
Falmouth-Yarmouth and back. Approximately 15-mile ride of moderate difficulty. In Falmouth, from Lunt Rd., then north on Middle Rd., left on Greeley Rd., and then into Yarmouth via Hillside Rd. We'll stop for a break at Rosemont Bakery on Main St. From Main St. we connect with Route 88 via Pleasant St. to ride through... [Read More]
Falmouth-Yarmouth and back. Approximately 15-mile ride of moderate difficulty. In Falmouth, from Lunt Rd., then north on Middle Rd., left on Greeley Rd., and then into Yarmouth via Hillside Rd. We'll stop for a break at Rosemont Bakery on Main St. From Main St. we connect with Route 88 via Pleasant St. to ride through... [Read More]
Can you believe another 80+ degree day? Use 'em or lose 'em! Along with the great weather, the trees are turning for a beautiful view. Come at 1:00 for a BBQ lunch and then relax, play games and/or paddle. I have a few boats and SUPs with gear, or bring your own. It MIGHT even... [Read More]
Trail Fest @ Wander at Longwoods Preserve https://falmouthlandtrust.org/events/trail-fest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasskg1zpZcBHo6t7v4TA7PLWzh0hcrLWafEfM76FgpnRasV7kbzSSHSRUCfKYNldDEppPgr_aem_3v9YYYVnkE3VB7SD1W1VLA&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120238820751370311&utm_content=120238820751580311&utm_term=120238820751560311&utm_campaign=120238820751370311
Rebecca Goldfine, creator of the "Maine by Foot" website will talk with us about hiking and conservation. She’ll explain why she started her quixotic quest to hike every public trail in Maine and what she’s learned along the way. She’ll also offer trail recommendations! Rebecca is a Maine native who grew up in Cape Elizabeth.... [Read More]
Friday looks to be another sunny day in the low 70's. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE Restaurant and Sports Pub located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. We'll be on their deck. Good food, full bar with reasonable prices, free parking in their lot.
Maine Coon Cats. Come out to the last Musical Event of the Summer. Food and drinks for sale in the Farm Store.
Another hidden gem in Westbrook along the Presumpscot River. Park on Dana Street (across from China Villa on Main Street in Westbrook.) We will walk up the river on a series of mowed paths, visit the Wabanaki Chief Polin mounment and sacred space, say hello to the goats at Conant Farm and return via a... [Read More]
Join us for a beautiful hike to the Ocean Overlook. We will hike up the Carriage Trail which offers a scenic hike with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, ponds, Penobscot Bay, Camden, and islands off the coast. The trail is well-maintained and provides a rewarding experience with its elevation gain of 971 ft. • The trail... [Read More]
Supposed to be another beautiful, sunny day on the lake. Join me for games, lounging or playing in or on the water. The water was still nice for swimming last weekend - not for me personally, but we had a few hardy folks out there last week. :-) I'll be there by 1:30 and plan... [Read More]
I'm considering extending the "camp day" and going out on the water to view the almost full moon. I'm not sure of the exact time the moon will be high enough to see over the trees, probably not before 7:30 or 8:00. But I'm thinking maybe get on the water at 7:30. I've asked some... [Read More]
Cancelling, I have another event that day. Will try to reschedule Hike Sugarloaf and Spaulding This is not a hike for beginners! Ideally you will have had experience hiking other 4000 foot peaks. I will be shooting to hike at a pace of 35 minutes per mile. I know there are people in this group... [Read More]
Carey will be a speaker in the SAGE lecture series of the Osher Life-long Learning Institute. He will talk about his 550 mile "pilgrimage" on the Camino de Santiago, from France to Portugal. Click here to see the flyer. Carey is a long-time MOAC member. He is the author of Best Day Hikes Along the... [Read More]
I'm putting together a sailing trip to Croatia. Looks like October 10th or so for 10 days. Cost of the boat looks like it's going to be about $300 each and airfares are running 500 so you have to add food to that and various little fees. This is a shoulder season and ought to... [Read More]
Have to cancel, something has come up. Hike Sugarloaf and Spaulding This is not a hike for beginners! Ideally you will have had experience hiking other 4000 foot peaks. I will be shooting to hike at a pace of 35 minutes per mile. I know there are people in this group who can manage that... [Read More]
Let’s hike Bradbury Mtn to see the remnants of foliage before the rain. We meet in the parking lot of the State Park at 1:00. It’s show and go! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/bradbury-mountain-park-boundary-trail?sh=oqvjn8&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THREE DOLLAR DEWEY'S located at 241 Commercial Street in the Old Port. Generally a $3.oo craft beer, good food, and free popcorn. Free parking at all meters come 6:00PM and also down the street in the vicinity of Becky's.
https://mainebyfoot.com/holt-pond-preserve-bridgton/ 4.5 miles of trails in the woods and on boardwalks to see the marshes in fall colors. The swampy terrain will be highlighted with color due to the water table in such areas. See carnivorous plants such as pitcher plants and venus fly trap. Parking and other helpful information in the link above. Carpooling... [Read More]
Lions clubhouse 1 Wheeler Rd Cape Eliz Saturday Oct 11. 5-7:30 Single/Double. $25/40 W/ Baked Potato, Corn on Cob, Deserts and Soda. BYOB
Let's explore Portland's working waterfront on the Commercial St Wharves. Meet at 5:10 PM at the granite obelisk (Cleeves Memorial ) at the intersection of Congress Street and the Eastern Promenade. We'll walk along the Eastern Prom, down to Commercial St and out on a couple of wharves. Bring your phone/camera as the working... [Read More]
Join the Granite Backcountry Alliance for their Ski & Ride Expo at the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Dover, NH, for gear, raffles, beer and good times. This year's theme is "Fire on the Mountain." To carpool from the Saco Exit or from South Portland, contact Meg McLeod (So Po) 207-653-4578 or Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211 (Saco). ... [Read More]
SIGNUPS ARE NOW OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER AT: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdScmbD7dSU4brpSL2P8XYrUXrLyhGtKfPX_PXMFC4jm6h5CA/viewform?usp=header The cost is $155 per person for the weekend. Pay with Venmo at: @Peter-Mullen-12 (If asked for a code, 6701) Or, mail a check to: Peter Mullen 38 Lawrence Rd. Gray, Maine 04039 We will answer any questions you have at any time. Link to more details... [Read More]
The Presumpscot River Revival Race returns for the first time since 1995! The Friends of the Presumpscot River is reviving an historic paddle race to celebrate over 30 years of river restoration. Once the most dammed river in the US, the Presumpscot is now flowing freer and cleaner thanks to decades of community advocacy. This... [Read More]
Join the MOAC trail maintenance crew for the last work trip of the year. We will be working on our adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain - the Bald Peak trail and the Sue's Way trail. This time of year, we will be focused on raking the leaves from the trail to better define the path. ... [Read More]
Join artist and founding member of MOAC at Coffee by Design for the opening of a collection of his artwork. https://philpoirier.weebly.com/ His show will be at the Coffee by Design location in the East Bayside/Back Cove area of Portland. Stop by and give Phil a hug or meet this kind and gentle soul who was... [Read More]
For 34 years, volunteers have gathered on the first Saturday of November to help ready the famous carriage roads for winter. Sponsored by Friends of Acadia, teams are assigned troublesome sections of carriage roads where erosion can cause damage over the winter. The task? Rake the leaves and debris off the shoulders and into the... [Read More]
