MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club

Cancelled: Hike Sugarloaf and Spaulding mountains
2025-10-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 who can manage that pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group. Please email me with your hiking experience, not a show-and-go trip.
This should be a 9.5 mile trip. 4000 feet elevation gain. Following this route: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/spaulding-mountain-via-sugarloaf-ski-resort-and-appalachian-trail
9:00 boots on trail

Full Moon paddle in Gray
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00
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 neighbors who are currently on the lake at night about timing. If I hear back with a more precise time frame for moon visibility, I’ll update here.
I expect it to be chilly, so dress appropriately. I may have some hot chocolate in my thermos…. I have scuba booties for my feet, but in the past some have worn high rainboots to be sure their feet stay warm and dry. Plan on an hour or so of paddling, one and a half at most.
You MUST have a LIGHT to go on the water after dark. I recommend something like a glow stick illumination vs something really bright when on the water and maybe a headlamp for dealing with the boats before and after. A thin necklace type glow stick won’t be enough, but they make larger ones. I also have a spotlight that lights up the yard pretty well for when setting up and putting away the boats. I have extra boats and gear – but NOT sure about lights. Though I’m going to see what I can find.
Please RSVP if you’re interested in this by noon on Saturday. I won’t go out alone and want some time to plan ahead if others want to join me.

Camp day in Gray
2025-10-04 13:30 - 18:30
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 a meal around 5:00 for those that want to stay for food and maybe a fire when it cools off. BYO food and drinks.
I have kayaks and SUPs and floaty things, or bring your own. Show and go, but it’s nice to know who’s coming – last minute is fine. Let me know if you need the address. 207.eight oh seven .2729 or lmitchell75 at aol.com
I’m also considering doing a (almost) full moon paddle for those that want to stick around – or come just for that. There will be a separate post for it, so please read that if you’re interested.

Hike Ocean Overlook via Carriage trailhead
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00
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 is dog-friendly • AllTrails lists the hike as approximately 2–2.5 hours to complete • Moderate difficulty level Begin from the Carriage Trail head (across from 190 Mountain Street, Camden, ME).

Walk the trails along the in-town side of the Presumpscot River
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:30
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 different configuration of trails to our starting point. Optional lunch in Westbrook. I suggest Veranda Thai across from Riverfront Park on Main Street. Come explore and reflect on the history of the river and the protection that Chief Polin (pronounced Acadia/Quebecois-style Poulin) demanded for the protection of the food supply of fish in the river, and the effort for restoration and protection later taken on by the Friends of the Presumpscot River decades ago. Total walking time two hours or so. Wear supportive sneakers or trail shoes. Show n’ Go, no need to contact anyone ahead of time.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-10-03 17:30 - 20:00
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.

Orchard Ridge Farm
2025-10-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Orchard Ridge Farm, Rt. 237, Gorham, Me., United States
Maine Coon Cats. Come out to the last Musical Event of the Summer. Food and drinks for sale in the Farm Store.

Monthly Meeting: Maine by Foot
2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30
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. She graduated from Williams College with an anthropology degree and from Columbia University with a journalism degree. After reporting for small newspapers in Maine and New Hampshire for a few years, she began working for Bowdoin’s communications department in 2012, the same year she launched Maine by Foot as an online guide to Maine’s trails.

6:30PM Social; 7:00PM Program Start
A2U2 Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland

Trail Fest for Three Land Trusts
2025-09-28 15:00 - 19:00
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

Camp day in Gray
2025-09-28 13:00 - 18:00
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 be warm enough to swim for the more hearty (or is that hardy?) among us.
If you join for lunch, bring your own beverages and a personal protein/sandwich and a dish to share. If you don’t want to join the BBQ, just come a bit later. I’ll be there at 1:00 until about 6 ish.
Show and go, but it’s nice to know who’s coming (and to give notice in case the weather changes). Camp is on the upper west side of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. If you need the address, or have questions, let me know. text 207.807.2729 or email lmitchell75@aol.com

Bike ride Falmouth-Yarmouth rescheduled to THIS SUNDAY 9/28 @ 10A.M.-12:30P.M.
2025-09-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-28 08:00 - 17:00
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 Cumberland and Falmouth foresides. Back in Falmouth we make a right onto Depot Rd. and ride back to cars. Meet at 10 a.m. (please note change) at Flagship Premium Cinema parking lot (between Walmart and Hat Trick Drive) in Falmouth. Please contact me if you are coming.

Last Casco Bay Sail!
2025-09-27 09:30 - 18:00
‘looks like we have one last good weekend! We’re going to sail the Emily Jane sailboat out to dolphin Marina for lunch Saturday! Join us! Text Dan@four78-68three5

MOAC Trail Maintenance Day
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Bald Peak Trail on Pleasant Mountain, Mountain Road, Bridgton, M, 04015, United States
Join the MOAC trail crew on Saturday September 27th for a day of trail maintenance on our 2 adopted trails on Pleasant Mountain, the Bald Peak Trail and the Sue’s Way Trail. As summer fades into fall, our focus will simply be cleaning out waterbars, removing debris from the trail, clipping back limbs and brush, and raking some of the early leaves.
We’ll start our day at 9am at the Bald Peak trailhead parking lot. The parking lot is on Mountain Road, Bridgton – about a mile past the ski area. We usually end around 3 or 4 pm.
There’s no experience needed to volunteer for trail maintenance. Just a desire to give back to all the trails we love and enjoy hiking. That said, I will tell you it is a somewhat steep trail. But it doesn’t really feel like it, as we are always stopping to work, then hike a little more, then work a little, then hike, then work, … you get the idea. Before you know it, we’ve cleared the trail and we’re sitting at the top having lunch!
I’ve submitted my request to Mother Nature for good weather. But you should be prepared if it is a cool or damp day. If it turns out to be a rainy day, I’ll reschedule. Please wear sturdy footwear, work/hiking clothes, and bring work gloves. You will also need to bring plenty of water, your lunch, and a day pack. Most members will volunteer for the whole day. But you’re welcome to join us for the morning or just the afternoon. All volunteers are good volunteers ! Please let me know if you plan to join us. An email or text is great.
Dana-ah the Maintain-ah
danathurston1@gmail.com or 207-650-5197

HAPPY HOUR
2025-09-26 17:30 - 20:00
It’s going to be summer-like tomorrow with evening temperatures in the 70’s. HAPPY HOUR will be on the riverside deck at RUN OF THE MILL located at 100 Main Street in Saco. Full bar, the food’s good, and the parking is free.

Horton Woods Hike
2025-09-26 13:00 - 15:00
Join me for a walk in Horton Woods in Saco. This is a 100 acre conservation area with over 3 miles of trail. We will walk for 1.5-2 hours along wooded paths at an easy pace. Proper foot ware recommended as there are areas with rocks and roots. Bring water and a snack.
Horton Woods is located at 464 Buxton Rd (Rt 112) in Saco. Trail info can be found at https://www.sacobaytrails.org
Text or call with questions and to let me know you are coming.
Elaine
207-650-7417

France: Robert Louis Stevenson Trail trek with donkey [FULL!]
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-29
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 Euros for those who want a single room. Does not include flights to and from US or travel within France to and from the trail. Deposit to be paid in advance. Limit 10 participants. Contact Maria Snyder for details: mariahsnyder501@gmail.com Event has filled! Sign up is closed.

Hike Libby Hill in Gray and joyful hour
2025-09-20 14:30 - 16:30
It will be cooler (supposedly) on Saturday so please join me for a hike on the Libby Hill Forest trails in Gray. They’re near the schools across from Hannaford, off Route 26. I plan on a hike of about an hour and a half. There are a variety of trails with various difficulty and we’ll see which ones the group wants to do. Mostly conversational pace, but we’ll keep moving. We can split the group if some want or need a slower pace or shorter, easier trail. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but the trails were generally well marked.
You can see the trails here: https://libbyhill.org/trail-maps/
For those willing and able we’ll head to camp (about 10 minutes away) to eat, drink and be merry. The happy hour committee doesn’t like others to use the term happy hour on so as not to confuse things with the “official” club happy hour. 🙂 I will probably not do the grill, but will bring a sandwich or something. BYO your own food and drinks. Folks are welcome to just come to camp later if they don’t want to do the hike. I expect to be there by 4:30-ish.
Plan to arrive so we can be on the trail at 2:30.
Show and go. No dogs please. And no ferrets. You can text 207.807.2729 with questions

Sail Casco Bay for Lobster Cookout!
2025-09-20 11:00 - 18:30
Last chance this season to sail the Emily Jane to Little Chebeague Island for a real lobster Cookout. If you are from away, you might not understand. This is an easy high class afternoon extravaganza for high class folks! Leaving the dock at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. We’ll have a nice campfire and cook corn and salad and all the fixings! Text Dan@four78…68three5 to reserve a lobster today! $25

Cruise on Casco Bay and a lobster cookout
2025-09-20 10:30 - 18:00
Winter is coming, let’s end the summer with a cruise on Casco Bay aboard Blue Glory II. We will be meet Dan Kidd’s sailboat at Little Chebeague Island for the lobster feast. If you want a lobster see his post and reserve it with him. We will leave Aspasia Marina at 11 sharp, Text Art at 207-332-2276 to sign up.

Outdoor Concert at Conant Homestead, Wstbk
2025-09-19 19:00 - 20:30
The final outdoor concert for the season will feature singer songwriter Carolyn Shapiro. She is a hidden gem.
Carolyn plays the claw hammer banjo style. Her songs are very moving, personal and rich with imagery. She weaves her love of rivers within many of them. Not a common instrument to solo on her banjo playing is very unique and takes the claw hammer style to new places. Carolyn hails from upstate New York where she was 2022 Folk Artist of the Year in the Capital Region. She has a wonderful voice and is a delight as a performer. She performed at the Ossipee Valley Music Festival recently and made a big impression with her talent. This will be a great show to end a wonderful series of concerts. Show n’ Go! The board is posting and there is no designated leader.
September 19th
89 Conant Street, Westbrook
Music begins at 7:00 but come early and walk the farm and fields
$15.00 suggested donation to the artist
BYO chairs, blankets, food and drink (There is lots of great takeout in Westbrook.)
Parking is on the street but also the FREE parking garage is a 10.min walk away.
We also have goats … we are very family friendly.

See you soon,
Michael and Malory,
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YnGyZMJxF/
https://carolynshapiromusic.com/#shows

HAPPY HOUR
2025-09-19 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RIVERSIDE GRILL located at the Riverside Golf Course, 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. Temperature expected to be near 70 so we’ll be outside on their deck. Full bar, surprisingly good food, free parking.

Night sky adventure stay for seniors at AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins
2025-09-16 15:00 - 2025-09-19 10:00
Join us for a 3 nights getaway in the middle of Maine at AMC’s Medawisla Lodge and Cabins in the Maine Woods Initiative area geared to seniors but open to all. We have timed our stay to take advantage of dark skies to enjoy a sky full of stars without having to stay up late. Whether you enjoy easier trails in the woods, climbing mountains, off road biking or paddling, you can find something to do here. However, you can also just enjoy sitting on the porch at the lodge or down at the lake. Bring your own kayak or canoe or use one available there.
We are holding the Meadow Bunkhouse with 16 bunk beds, a 2 bedroom cabin with 1 queen and 2 twins, and a 2 bedroom cabin with private facilities with 1 queen, 1 double and 1 twin (held for the group until 8/1/2025 – after that time it will be open for general reservations). Before you register, please contact Michelle Moody to get price information in case there are any price changes. Price for the bunkhouse as of 6/21/2025 was $238.71 per person including tax based on extended stay for 3 nights with an AMC membership. Prices are not guaranteed until booked. Non-member rates are higher. Cabin prices will vary based on how many share a cabin. All meals are included from dinner our first night to a packed lunch on the last day. We will also have an appetizer get together each evening if enough folks are booked for a group. Be sure to check out Medawisla to see all that is has to offer with this link. https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/maine/medawisla-lodge/
To register for the event use this link – https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN000000uYmz2AE/act00012293
If you have any questions prior to registering, please contact Michelle at meamc@micstan.us. Michelle will contact you after you are registered to go over what lodging type you want and much more info. Be sure to include your phone number on your registration. Thanks.

Black Cat Road-One of the best bands in Maine/Paddle in Turner
2025-09-13 19:00 - 21:00
Come hear one of the most accomplished local bands with Jessie Moore-Hines on vocals and washboard, Steve Bailey a master on guitar, Kate Seavey on bass (I love to see a woman on bass and you know you do.) Their esteemed drummer and Don on keys. This show is part of Harvest Fest at Martin Stream Campground in Turner, Maine. Kick off the fall camping, paddling and hiking scene with a celebration of all our beautiful state has to offer. Call or text me of your intentions. 207-749-0211 Carpool from the Park n’ Ride in Gray. Meet at 6:00 PM, so we’ll have time and daylight to explore this hidden gem of a campground or go earlier and paddle right from the campground! There is a guided paddle at noon, if you live close enough to take advantage of this outing. Support local campgrounds and MUSICIANS.

Baxter State Park Potluck Dinner
2025-09-13 16:30 - 18:30
-An event for the Baxter State Park Weekend-
Saturday night we’ll be hosting a potluck dinner. If you’d like to join, bring your favorite dish and share the recipe!

Paddle and play Little Sebago in Gray
2025-09-13 13:00 - 19:00
Paddle at 1:00 pm, so please arrive in time to get your boat unloaded and set up to be on the water at 1:00. We’ll paddle for about an hour and a half. Leisurely paddle and I have extra boats and safety gear. It might be a bit chilly to swim, so we’ll probably skip the island and do a different route.
After the paddle, folks are welcome to stay and just take in the view and space, play some games and enjoy the company and eat, drink and be merry! For those who like chilly water for swimming, there are usually people swimming through September on the lake. The swim float is still out. You’re also welcome to bring food and drinks for dinner. I can light up the grill around 4:30. BYO food and beverages.
If you don’t want to paddle, but come out for the fun and games (or resting on the hammock), come out around 2:30 to 3:00. If the fire warnings have ended, we can get a camp fire going.
Please RSVP for which part(s) you’ll be joining me and the address if you need it. The location is on the upper west side of Little Sebago Lake 207.807.2729 lmitchell75@aol.com.

Eastern Trail Bike Ride--Ride may not happen, may need a Plan B, please read
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:30
I have found out that the Eastern Trail Lighthouse Ride uses the trail from Black Point Road to Milliken Road so it may be very busy. I plan to still go there as I am afraid some may not see this update. Please use your discretion on whether you want to come. Sorry for the late notice.
Join me for a bike ride on the Eastern Trail. Distance is approximately 17 total miles. We will meet in the parking lot off of the Black Point Road in Scarborough (Eastern Road) and bike to Thornton Academy. Helmets are mandatory and bring water or a snack.

Baxter Peak via Saddle and Cathedral Trail
2025-09-13
This event is part of the Baxter Weekend
*Weather dependent! It looks good right now but there is always a chance the conditions will go bad.
Experienced Hikers, please.
Leaving camp at 4:30 in the morning so the afternoon is open

A hike based off
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/baxter-peak-via-saddle-and-cathedral-loop

HAPPY HOUR
2025-09-12 17:30 - 20:00
It’s a once a summer thing and this Friday looks good weather-wise! HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE PORTHOLE Restaurant & Pub located at 20 Custom House Wharf in the Old Port. Always festive with a good crowd and live music. Parking should be relatively easy to come by after Labor Day and it’s free at meters come 6:00PM.

Baxter State Park Camping Weekend
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-14
Join us at Foster Field in Baxter State Park! Dates are 9.12-9.14. Events will be include hiking, walking, canoeing, swimming, etc. There are 25 spots to camp in the park but overflow can be booked at a nearby campground. Enjoy and explore this jewel of Maine! Nothing can describe seeing the monolith that is Katahdin from a distance as you drive up I-95. Cost is only $11 per person / each night (for the park camping). Reserve your spot for this tradition!

Square Dancing
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00
Learn to square dance with a Portland-area club on Thursday evenings. New free class starting Sept. 11 6:30-8 p.m., 8 Corners School, Scarborough. Then every Thursday same place, time all winter. Other MOACers are dancers. Come alone or with friends. Always people to pair with.

Portland East End Walk
2025-09-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Rising Tide Brewery, 103 Fox Street, Portland
Join me for a meander around Bayside and Portland’s East End. We’ll probably stop by some street art and go over to the Eastern prom for views of Casco Bay. Total walking time about 1-1.5 hours (3 milesish). Meet out front of Rising Tide Brewery at 5:00pm.

Weather dependent hike to Mt. Kineo, Rockwood, ME Sunday September 7
2025-09-07 09:00 - 17:30
Plan to meet at the Rockwood ferry shuttle at 10:00 to boat over to Mt. Kineo State Park. Cost is $15.00 CASH per person paid directly to the captain of the shuttle and $5.00 CASH for the State Park entry fee. Park fee is variable depending on age and residency. The Rockwood Public Landing is a 45 minute drive from Lily Bay State Park. I will be leaving Lily Bay State Park Group Site at 9:00. Car pooling is suggested.
We have several options of hikes. I would like to do the 4-5 hour moderate hike up Indian Cliff Trail and down the North Trail. There is also the Bridal Path Trail which is easier but does not have the same views. For a flatter trail option there is the carriage road out to Hardscrabble Point or the trail to Pebble Beach which is on the North side of the island.
Bring good hiking shoes, poles, water, lunch, snacks, and CASH.
The shuttle leaves Rockwood Public Landing to Kineo on the hour every hour from 9:00 to 4:00. The shuttle returns from Kineo 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 and last trip is 4:45. I am hoping we will make the 3:45 ferry after the 4 to 5 hour hike, but if it takes longer we will catch the 4:45.
As stated in the event title, this could be a weather dependent hike.
Text me at 617-694-8543 if interested.

Lions lobsta bake
2025-09-06 17:00 - 19:30
Saturday 9/6 5-7:30
Lions clubhouse 1 Wheeler rd Cape Elizabeth
single or dble lobsta din. $25/35 With corn on cob potato sodas desert BYOB

HAPPY HOUR
2025-09-05 17:30 - 20:00
There’s still time for us to be outside! HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at SALTY BAY Seafood Bar & Grill located at 68 Jones Creek Drive down at Pine Point. It’s a takeout seafood restaurant with a log cabin out building which serves as the bar. Seating is at picnic tables situated on the lawn going right down to the water. Free parking in their lot and on the street.

Moosehead Lake Lily Bay State Park Camping Trip
2025-09-05 14:00 - 2025-09-08 11:00
The group site at Lily Bay State Park is called Mud Brook. It is also called the most sought-after group site reservation in the Maine State Park system. Mud Brook is located on the eastern shore of Moosehead Lake (the largest lake in Maine), approximately eight miles out of Greenville. And MOAC has it for three nights: September 5 – 7. It is a three hour drive from Portland.
This is also the Moosehead Lake Seaplane Fly-in weekend. There will be many events for us to enjoy.
Thank you to our amazing phone beasts that secured this and the other State Park reservations for the summer.
Please RSVP to jim.rochette1000@gmail.com if you are interested in joining us.

The group tent site has water on three sides and can host 30+ tents. There is an Adirondack Shelter, and an outhouse at the site. We also have access to the main campground’s flush toilets and free hot showers but it is a 2-mile drive to those facilities.
If you would like to use your RV, please contact the State Park for reservations at the main campground.
Activities include hiking, camping, wildlife watching, photography, canoeing, and kayaking (bring your own boats). Let’s not forget reading, contemplating one’s naval, and deep conversation. We will be looking for people to volunteer to lead the activities.
The cost is $30 per person whether you stay the whole weekend or not.
We will provide breakfast on Sunday morning.
The menu for Sunday morning is Bagels, Sausage and Blueberry pancakes.
The rest of the time you are on your own for food. Contributions to share will always be accepted for our other meals.
We will have gas grills available for our use.
Payment through Venmo (James-Rochette-1) or by check will secure your spot.
The last 4 digits of my phone number are 7482 for the Venmo payment.
This is non-refundable but you are welcome to transfer your space to a MOAC friend.

Please send your check to :
James Rochette
363 Maine St
Brunswick Maine 04011

Paddle and lunch at camp
2025-09-04 10:30 - 17:00
Looks like Thursday will be the last really warm, sunny day and I’d like to paddle and maybe take a swim. Participants will be welcome to stay to eat drink and be merry and lounge around camp for a while. Or come after the paddle for the eating and drinking and merriment – about 1:00.
ON THE WATER at 11:00, so please get there early enough to unload your boat and set up before that. I’ll be there by 10:30. Paddle will be about 1-1/2 to 2 hours depending on if we stop to swim. The water was still nice for swimming yesterday and I expect it to be good tomorrow.
I have extra boats and gear, just let me know ahead of time. No dogs….or ferrets.
BYO food and drinks if you want to stay after the paddle. Location is in Gray on the north end of Little Sebago Lake. Please RSVP and let me know if you need the address or have questions. 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com.

Monthly Meeting: The Story – Maine Huts & Trails
2025-09-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
Our Next Monthly Meeting: Wed Sept. 3rd
Presentation: The Story – Maine Huts & Trails
Presented By: Wolfe Tone – Maine Huts & Trails Executive Director
The Story: Maine Huts & Trails
The Maine Huts & Trails (MH&T) experience is more than a backcountry adventure—it’s a journey through nature that invites connection, discovery, and belonging. Along over 80 miles of free, year-round trails, guests hike, ski, or bike from hut to hut, immersed in the beauty of Maine’s wilderness. Inside the huts, the warmth of a woodstove, shared meals, and laughter among strangers-turned-friends create moments of genuine camaraderie. Not long ago, MH&T was confronted by operational challenges made even steeper by the pandemic. From uncertainty emerged something powerful: a fully committed board, hardworking staff, and our dedicated community rallied together to reimagine MH&T’s future.
6:30PM Social; 7:00PM Program Start
A2U2 Church, 524 Allen Ave., Portland

Trail Magic for AT Thru Hikers
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05
Join Us in Spreading Kindness on the Trail! Are you looking for a meaningful way to support AT thru hikers on their epic journey? Join our Trail Magic event and help make a difference! You too may earn your wings as a Trail Angel. Wed., Sept 3- Thurs., Sept 4 and possibly Sept 5th.
What Is Trail Magic? Trail Magic is a cherished tradition along the Appalachian Trail—unexpected acts of kindness that provide hikers with nourishment, encouragement, and a sense of community. Our event aims to offer a welcoming respite for hikers, featuring delicious food, coffee, and friendly faces.
Where? We’ll be stationed at Lake Nahmakanta, where there are several campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, and latrines. Bring you kayak or canoe to explore the lake and extend your stay at one of the lake campsites. More details to follow.
How You Can Help?
We need helping hands with the following tasks:

Preparing and Serving Food: Cook, assemble, and serve snacks and meals to hungry hikers as they pass through. No culinary expertise required—just a willingness to pitch in!
Gathering Trash: Help keep the trail and our staging area pristine by collecting litter and properly disposing of waste. This small act leaves a big impact on the trail environment.

Please contact Julie Sells to sign up and for more information. jksinmaine@gmail.com
Come be a part of the magic—see you on the trail!

Extra Ticket for Tedeschi Trucks Band
2025-09-01 18:30 - 22:30
A ticket with parking and a rental chair (no personal chairs on the lawn) at Bank of Pavilion in Gilford, NH all inclusive $50. Opening band is Whiskey Myers. Please text or call Eileen at 207-749-0211. Show starts at 7:30.
This show features Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, both amazing musicians. Derek began performing at age 12 (he’s now 46) and played with Eric Clapton, the Allman Brothers and has led his own bands. He and Susan, with her own bands in the past, are married and tour with their current band.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A5KkEtUc6/
https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/

Upta camp - trying again
2025-09-01 13:00 - 19:00
Since the forecast changed on me for Saturday, I’m shooting for the holiday. Hopefully it will be clear and sunny.
Late Lunch BBQ at 1:00 and then swim, boat, lounge or whatever for the afternoon. BYOB and protein for the grill (or whatever) and a dish to share. You’re welcome to come even if you don’t choose to do the BBQ, just come a bit later, like 2:00ish. I’ll supply charcoal and basic condiments.
I have SUPs, kayaks and various floaty things, but feel free to bring your own.
Please RSVP and whether or not you’ll join for the BBQ. text 207-807-2729 or email through the contact button. Camp is in Gray on Little Sebago. Let me know if you need directions.

Cruise and hike - Casco Bay
2025-09-01 10:00 - 18:00
Let’s take the labor out of Labor Day and cruise to Jewell Island aboard Blue Glory II. She is a stout-hearted Maine built lobster style boat. We leave Aspasia Marina in South Portland at 10:30 sharp and arrive at noon. Hike the island and have a BBQ at one of the camp sites. Bring your beverages and protein to grille. I will provide everything needed to grill. Bring beach shoes to deboat and a bathing suit if you are brave. I will provide a cooler with ice. Text Art at 2o7-332-2276 to sign up.

CHANGED DATE Upta camp
2025-08-30 13:00 - 19:00
POSTPONED – forecast is showing rain this afternoon, so I’m postponing to Monday. Late Lunch BBQ at 1:00/1:30 and then swim, boat, lounge or whatever for the afternoon. BYOB and protein for the grill (or whatever) and a dish to share. You’re welcome to come even if you don’t choose to do the BBQ, just come a bit later, like 2:30ish. I’ll supply charcoal and basic condiments.
I have SUPs, kayaks and various floaty things, but feel free to bring your own.
Please RSVP and whether or not you’ll join for the BBQ. text 207-807-2729 or email through the contact button. Camp is in Gray on Little Sebago. Let me know if you need directions.

Presumpscot Summer Trail Challenge -
2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Mill Brook Overlook, 300 E Bridge St, Westbrook, 04092, United States
Join me to check off the last 3 Landmarks in my Presumpscot Summer Trail Challenge Passport on Saturday morning – We will start at Mill Brook South Preserve.
Meet at 9:45am at Millbrook Estates, 300 E Bridge St, Westbrook, Maine – This is a relatively easy challenge (See details and links below)
It is supposed to be a beautiful day. Please join me in completing all 5 landmarks, stamping my passport and collecting a prize from REI! Newcomers quite welcome!!
2) Landmark: Mill Brook Overlook – 2 miles / 144 ft elevation / 45 min
5) Landmark: Gambo Preserve & Shaw Park – 1.5 miles / 104 ft elevation / 32 min
4) Landmark: Snake Pond – 1.2 miles, 26 ft elevation / 25 min
Text or email Nancy D. for more details – 207-712-5699 / njdorran@gmail.com

HAPPY HOUR
2025-08-29 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SIDECAR PUB located at 7 RAILROAD AVENUE in GORHAM. Take the elevator to the 4th floor. Popular since it has everything we like: full bar, good food, free parking.

Stroudwater Trail--Portland
2025-08-26 09:30 - 23:00
Join me for a walk along the peaceful Stroudwater River. Meet at the end of Hutchins Drive located off outer Congress Street in Portland. Distance is approximately 3.5 miles. The walk is a show and go.

Mount Washington Valley 52-With-a-View Hike and Overnight
2025-08-23 16:00 - 2025-08-24 16:00
Plan is to arrive Saturday 4-5pm for Overnight at Lawrencian Sports Club, Route 302 Bartlett NH.
Social hour 5-7pm with live music at Brettl-Hupfer club that is a neighbor to Lawrencian
Rendezvous 7:00am at Lawrencian Sports club located at 1366 Main St, Bartlett, NH
Hike Sunday Morning 7:30am at trailhead either of 52-with-a-view hikes: Table Mountain or Mount Willard
Table Mt. parking is limited, Mount Willard is extremely popular
Alternate hike if cloud cover is low: Arethusa Falls to Ripley Falls
All trail heads listed above are within 20 minutes drive of Lawrencian Club

Must RSVP to David at 207-415-6258

HAPPY HOUR
2025-08-22 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE BAYSIDE BOWL ROOFTOP located at 58 ALDER STREET in PORTLAND. Full bar with food served from their vintage Airstream camper. Free parking in their own lot and on adjacent streets. Unique spot overlooking Back Cove – and it’s supposed to be a beautiful night.

paddle and (unofficial) happy hour in Gray
2025-08-22 14:30 - 17:00
Leisurely paddle from camp, with a possible stop to swim and stretch our legs. We’ll be out for about an hour and a half . On the water at 3:00, so please arrive in time to unload your boat before that. I’ll be there by 2:00.
I have extra boats to borrow, along with safety gear. Just let me know ahead of time. You must bring a PFD and whistle if you go on the water. I share a driveway on an incline, you can pull down to unload your boats, then park back by the road.
You’re welcome to stay after to hang out and/or have happy hour and dinner. If you can’t make the paddle, but want to hang out at the lake for the social time, you’re welcome. BYO drinks and food, I can light up the grill.
Show and go, but it’s nice to know who’s planning to attend. There may be a dog there as I’m taking care of my daughter’s dog, but please do not bring other pets. 207.807.2729

Celebrate Birthdays – Music Cruise on Casco Bay
2025-08-21 18:00 - 21:00
Do you have a birthday? To celebrate everyone’s birthday, we will cruise on Casco Bay Lines with the band Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew. Rain or Shine. Doors Open at 6:30pm, Show 7:00pm – 9:00pm. All of the CBL Music Cruises SOLD out last year. Tixs are $25 through June and go up to $30 on July 1st. We’ll meet at the Marginal Way Park n’ Ride to carpool to the Ferry Terminal at 6:00pm and leave at 6:15. https://www.cascobaylines.com/cruisingconcertseries/
Buy your ticket and then call/text me closer to the August 21 to meet up to carpool to the boat. Eileen 207-749-0211
To see a sample of the cruise: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Av86jL5gC/

Hike Mt. Washington via Tuckerman’s Ravine Trail
2025-08-21 06:00 - 18:00
Weather forecast is for perfect conditions on Thursday. Meet in Windham Shaw’s parking lot at 6:00 AM sharp to carpool. Should be at the trailhead by 8:00 and off the mountain no later than 6:00 PM. Text me at 207-299-3749 to go to the top of New England.

Portland West End Walk
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00
Join me on an approximately 3 mile walk around the charming West End neighborhood of Portland. We’ll walk along the western promenade with possible views of the White Mts and then head into the interior with it’s interesting architecture and leafy green streets. Meet at the intersection of Pine Street and Western Promenade.

Sail Casco Bay Wednesday afternoon!
2025-08-20 13:00 - 17:00
Time start changed to 1 pm! Winds look good! Join us for an afternoon sail on the Emily Jane out of South Portland! Text5 Dan@four78… 68three5

Music Jam on the Dock Tuesday!
2025-08-19 17:30 - 20:30
Join us to play some music or just bring a chair right on the cool water with the high class folks! And don’t bring that cheap wine again! Text Dan@four seven8…6835. South Portland

Hike Mt. Chocurua, New Hampshire via Liberty Trail
2025-08-18 09:30 - 17:00
Liberty Trail is the easiest way up Mt. Chocurua. Meet at trailhead at 9:30 or Shaw’s parking lot in Windham at 7:45. Directions to trailhead: https://www.chocorualake.org/liberty-trail. Text me if interested at 207.299.3749. If I do not hear from anyone, I will drive straight to the trailhead. Monday weather forecast is perfect and the views from Chocurua are spectacular.

Hike Avery peak and West peak
2025-08-17 08:00 - 15:00
Hike Avery peak and West peak
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 pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group. Please email me with your hiking experience, not a show-and-go trip.
This should be about an 10 mile hike. Not 100% sure on the distance
Meet at the Firewarden trailhead: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fire+Warden+Trail/@45.109879,-70.3397673,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cb0e3efcf419f91:0xb9b066f0f3f5b51!8m2!3d45.109879!4d-70.3371924!16s%2Fg%2F11rjqmm2zl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

HAPPY HOUR
2025-08-15 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE STOCKHOUSE located at 506 Main Street in WESTBROOK. We’ll be out on their DECK. Supposed to be a beautiful night. Haven’t been there in a while and the place checks all the boxes: full bar, good food, free parking.

Mt. Blue State Park Group Camping Extravaganza
2025-08-15 13:00 - 2025-08-18 11:00
Stunning Mount Blue State Park at the foot of the Tumbledown Mountain Region in beautiful Weld Maine is the site of your best summer adventure! We have secured the north shelter, which is right on the water with a beautiful sunny beach and an adirondack shelter should the weather be too fussy.
You will need to canoe in to the site or walk your things down a craggy, rooty path to the site. Maybe a quarter of a mile… I much prefer to canoe in. Faster, less exhausting. While you are free, of course, to do as you please each day, here are some of my favorite things to do when I am at Mt. Blue: hike Bald and /or Tumbledown; rent a canoe or rowboat or kayak (all dirt cheap) and make my way across the lake to have a beer or a bite at the historic Kawanhee Inn and sing all the way back; if it was hot on the way over, we may need to stop at the big rock and jump off a few times to cool off; many Saturday evenings see programming at the ampitheatre just up the hill from our sexy forested lakeside spot; if it’s too hot to hike, we can spend the day swimming or strumming ukulele by the water hoping for a cool breeze or go to the Swift River to pan for gold or jump off the cliffs of Coos Canyon; if it’s really hot we’ll pop over to Farmington and spend the day tubing down the Sandy River; at night I hope there will be music and song or other shenanigans; maybe sardines after dark or a cribbage competition; and I really should caution you that you won’t want to miss the inaugural MOAC Mt. Blue Belly Flop Competition off the great rock that juts out in the middle of the lake (Prizes tba). Oh do come, it’ll be just like summer camp.
Cost is a steal at $16.50 per person for the whole trip.
You may come one, two, or three nights.
If we have at least 7 peeps each night, I’ll only charge you by the night, otherwise, it’s a flat fee of $16.50 so that I don’t eat the bill. Hope this sounds fair. Not trying to make money; just trying not to lose too much.
Sign up for this trip by filling out the google form included below (it is a live document, so only edit your own information and feel free to message me privately if you don’t want your info shared and know that we are all agreeing to only use this information on this sheet for the express purpose of communicating about this one event and should not be used for any other reason in the future) and venmo me (@Tess-Murphy-9) your payment or call me to make alternate arrangements (207-518-3320).
Hope to see you there.
If we do not meet the minimum by July 28, I will cancel event so that we do not violate the conditions of the agreement with the park that we will have a minimum of 7 people on site each night. I am happy, in that case, to spend time camping with you in the family campground, should that be the case.

pizza party with Ballard Street Band
2025-08-11 18:30 - 22:30
Stop by my house on Stevens Ave in Portland Monday at 6:30 and bring your favorite pizza to share, or have it delivered.( I’m getting the mashed potato/ bacon one delivered at 6:30 from OTTOs) The Ballard Street Band will be playing our favorite songs in the back yard. Bring an instrument / join in.
Hope to see you- text /call /email for more info and address
Daphne. 207-766-4177

Pratt's Brook Park walk
2025-08-11 09:30 - 11:00
Please join me for an easy 3 mile walk on the Bear, Chipmunk, and Moose Trail Loop at Pratt’s Brook park in Yarmouth. Plenty of parking at trailhead. We’ll meet there at 9:30 August 11th. Please let me know if you plan on joining me.

Cancelled: Hike Avery peak and West peak
2025-08-10 08:00 - 15:00
Something came up, I can’t make this. May try to post again in a week.
Hike Avery peak and West peak
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 pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group. Please email me with your hiking experience, not a show-and-go trip.
This should be about an 10 mile hike. Not 100% sure on the distance
Meet at the Firewarden trailhead: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Fire+Warden+Trail/@45.109879,-70.3397673,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4cb0e3efcf419f91:0xb9b066f0f3f5b51!8m2!3d45.109879!4d-70.3371924!16s%2Fg%2F11rjqmm2zl?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Camp day in Gray
2025-08-09 14:00 - 20:30
Should be a great day weather-wise for hanging out at camp. I know I said that last time, but this time for sure!! 🙂
Swim, nap on the hammock, BBQ, kayak or SUP. I’ll be there by 2:00 and stay until dusk. There’s a swim dock, various floaty things, and a few recreational kayaks and SUPs. Or you can bring your own boat or floaty things. Though we won’t do a formal group paddle, folks can go out when they want to. Come for a couple of hours when you can or stay for the duration.
I’ll light up the grill around 5:00. BYO drinks and protein for the grill and a dish to share if you want to join the BBQ or just drinks and snacks if you come for a short time earlier or later.
Please RSVP and let me know what you expect your schedule will be so I can plan for the BBQ. 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com if you don’t already know the address. I’ll supply charcoal for the grill, basic condiments, and paper dishes and utensils, but bringing your own reusables is welcome.

Mountain Valley Stomp
2025-08-09 12:00 - 18:00
An afternoon of music (noon to 6ish) at Mountain View Campground in Dixfield.
Black Cat Road is the host with three other bands.
The event is under a roof so rain or shine. Bring your own food, or purchase onsite. BYOB.
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HAPPY HOUR
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:00
Please read the blurb at the end of this posting regarding FREE PARKING.
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the SUNSET BAR & Grill located at 4 Fernald Street in Old Orchard Beach. Seating on their deck as well as at tables on their lawn. Entertainment. Located next to The Brunswick.
PARKING IS FREE AND READILY AVAILABLE ON ATLANTIC, CENTRAL PARK, AND HILLCREST AVENUES AS WELL AS ON ADJOINING STREETS. THESE STREETS ARE WITHIN THREE-TENTHS MILE / A SIX TO SEVEN MINUTE WALK FROM THE SUNSET.
We keep trying to find new places and there are several in Old Orchard that are easy to get to and do offer free parking on nearby streets. Give it a try!

Live music @Portland Lobster Co. w/Eric Bettencourt & Friends
2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:30
If you haven’t been there yet this summer, this Thursday, August 7th is your last chance to see/hear the music of Eric Bettencourt (from Maine, lives in Austin now) and his amazing musician friends jam at Portland Lobster Company – 180 Commercial St, Portland
Meet me there around 6:30p or earlier to snag a table – will probably be standing room only. Text me if you’re coming so I know to look for you – 207-712-5699
Hope to see you there and out on a trail or camping soon – Carpe Diem – August fugit! ~ Nancy

Monthly Meeting - Scotland: The Great Glen Way and Beyond!
2025-08-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Ave, Portland, 04103, United States
Get ready to be transported to the green vistas, blue waters and windswept landscapes of Scotland’s Highlands and the Shetland and Orkney Islands! Reconnecting with cherished friends from Australia and Switzerland, MOACers Kevin Huber and Cathy Getchell traversed the 75-mile Great Glen Way, tasting whiskeys and Scottish cuisine along the way.
Then, picture dramatic coastlines and ancient history as they explored the mystical Shetland and Orkney Islands. From dramatic, exposed landscapes to island mysteries, their journey was packed with unforgettable moments.

Come to my rental Camps and Swim, paddle, eat…..
2025-08-05 13:30 - 20:30
China Lake is 15 mins from Augusta- takes me 1.15 from my house in Portland. Join me Tues after 1:30 until 8 and swim, kayak, use my SUP or bring your own self powered boats and a dish to share(host would be grateful if GF) and we can grill. We should be able to catch an awesome sunset! strongvoice12@yahoo.com to RSVP and get directions.

Cruise Maine Coast, Isle au haut
2025-08-04 08:00 - 2025-08-07 17:00
Let’s do a cruise down east to Isle Au Haut starting Monday. Probably take 4 days on the Emily Jane sailing!
Taxt Dan@4seven8 6835! For a spot!

Paddling Tips: Kayak and/or SUP with Scott Shea
2025-08-02 13:00 - 17:00
At Range Pond State Park: Scott Shea, owner and guide of Seaspray Kayak & SUP, will be with us for lunch at SummerFest and then we’ll hit the water for those who are interested in learning to paddle or improving your paddling and safety skills. Learn from a pro. Try one of Scott’s boats or stand-up paddleboards. Scott’s enthusiasm is contagious and his knowledge and experience beginning as a teenager on the mid-coast of Maine. Scott is now guiding overnight trips with paddleboards. Try to get your brain around how to pack a SUP for island hopping. How does he do it?

SummerFest play in the water & BBQ & Potluck Lunch
2025-08-02 11:00 - 17:00
Summer is here! Plan to attend SummerFest at Range Pond State Park in Poland, Maine for grilling, chilling and messing around in boats. Visit with your friends and meet new members! This event is a member benefit. MOAC pays the $150 fee for the picnic area and all of the food for the grill, as well as our guest expert.
Scott Shea, kayaking and SUP guide and owner of SeaSpray Boats in the mid-coast area will be our special instructor and fun guy starting after lunch. Bring your own boat or borrow one of Scott’s and try stand-up paddle boarding with SeaSpray’s sample boards. MOAC has reserved the covered picnic area, beach and awesome boat launch. (pronounced rang pond) With flush toilets, running hot and cold water and large pit grills, this festive summer outing is for everyone. Bring your paddle board, kayak or just your beach towel and blow up toy to join in on the relaxing fun!
As always the board is looking for volunteers to step up to purchase the groceries, grill the food, set the tables and organize the activities. MOAC pays for the chicken, meat and veggie burgers for the grill along with condiments. Bring beverages, an appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert to share. Contact board@moac.org or text Eileen at 207-749-0211 to sign up to volunteer. Let’s make it a great time!
Range Pond State Park
Lat 44.038031 / Lon -70.342181
26 State Park Rd., off the Empire Rd. in Poland, Maine
Fee for entrance to the Park
Adults: $6.00 Maine Resident; $8.00 Non-Maine Resident; $2.00 Non-Maine Resident age 65+
FREE Maine Resident age 65+; Children 5 – 11 years old $1.00; Children under age 5 FREE.

Postponed: Hike Avery peak and West peak
2025-08-02 08:00 - 15:00
Hike Avery peak and West peak
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 pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group. Please email me with your hiking experience, not a show-and-go trip.
This should be about an 10 mile hike. Not 100% sure on the distance
Meet at the Firewarden trailhead:

HAPPY HOUR
2025-08-01 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RIVERSIDE GRILL located in the Clubhouse of the Riverside Golf Course (1158 Riverside St., Portland). Very popular with our group. Food and drink specials. Free parking. We’ll be on the deck!

A Night on the Farm
2025-08-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Orchard Ridge Farm, Rt. 237, Gorham, Me., United States
Come to Orchard Ridge Farm to enjoy the sound of the Maine Coon Cats and celebrate Mary’s Birthday! 10$ Donation for the Band. Food and Drinks available for purchase in the store.

Back Cove Stroll
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:30
Meet for an early afternoon walk around the Back Cove. Park across from Hannaford meeting at the crane statue.

CANCELLED camp day in Gray
2025-07-31 14:00 - 20:30
CANCELLED – sorry, the weather is bad and getting worse. Tomorrow is also questionable, so just going to cancel.
Should be a great day weather-wise for hanging out at camp. Swim, nap on the hammock, BBQ, kayak or SUP. Practice for Summerfest on Saturday! 🙂 I’ll be there by 2:00 and stay until dusk. There’s a swim dock, various floaty things, and a few recreational kayaks and SUPs (though we won’t do a formal group paddle). Or you can bring your own. Come for a couple of hours when you can or stay for the duration.
I’ll light up the grill around 5:00. BYO drinks and protein for the grill and a dish to share if you want to join the BBQ or just drinks and snacks if you come for a short time earlier or later.
Please RSVP and let me know what you expect your schedule will be so I can plan for the BBQ. 207.807.2729 or lmitchell75@aol.com if you don’t already know the address. I’ll supply charcoal for the grill and basic condiments. And paper dishes and utensils, but bringing your own reusables is welcome.

Micro Cruise Tonight!
2025-07-29 17:30 - 2025-07-30 12:00
Sail the Emily Jane sailboat this evening to Little Chebeague Island overnight – back by noon tomorrow! Camp on the island if you prefer. Let me know quick! Dan@4seven8..683.5

Sail to Richmond Island!
2025-07-26 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday weather looks great! Let’s sail to Richmond Island from South Portland for lunch and some hiking on the 37 ft. Emily Jane sailboat! TextDan@47eight, 68 35 for a spot!

Hike Old Speck mountain
2025-07-26 08:00 - 15:00
Hike Old Speck mountain, one of 14 4000 foot peaks in the state of Maine.
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 pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group.
It should be 7.6 miles round trip. Start at Grafton Notch State Park. There may be a small fee. Boots on trail at 8:00AM.

HAPPY HOUR
2025-07-25 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the COWBELL Restaurant and Sports Bar located at 90 ROCK ROW in WESTBROOK (behind the Market Basket). Full bar, very good food, inside and outside seating, free parking on site.

Scarborough Pine Point Low Tide Walk
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
Scarborough Pine Point Low Tide Walk. Municipal parking lot Pine Point Avenue 5; FREE 6:00 PM. Meet 6:10 PM. Walk 6:15-7:45 PM. Low tide 5:18, sunset 8:14 PM. SUNGLASSES REQUIRED.

Join me at my rental Camps and Swim, paddle, float, fish, eat…..
2025-07-24 13:30 - 21:00
Come to my camp on China Lake this Thursday anytime after 1:15. The weather is predicted to be hot! 86 degrees and sunny all day! Yard has both shady and sunny options. Swim, float off the dock, or my yellow swim float. I have a couple of extra kayaks- hopefully I can get the SUP valve fixed by then and you can use that too. Bring your kayaks, canoe, SUP floating toys, if you wish. 30 miles of shoreline for fishing, boating. Bring your beverage, grill food and or dish to share, camp chairs, sense of humor, optional boats. The host is gluten free so appreciative of dishes, crackers without wheat, soy sauce, gluten. Stay and watch the awesome sunset, have a campfire, etc. Please RSVP- I will limit this to a small group so that the renters next door aren’t overwhelmed. Please email me strongvoice12@yahoo.com for directions and let me know your name(of course :-), and phone #. Directions and parking instructions are most easily sent to you via email. Carpooling greatly appreciated. China Lake is 15 minutes from exit 113 in Augusta and virtually no traffic to get here. 1- 1.15 hrs to get here from Portland. Hope to see you at the lake!

Music Jam at the Dock!
2025-07-23 17:30 - 20:30
Come join us for a jam on the Emily! Jane and The wharf next to it – bring a chair. Wednesday at 5:30! Text Dan@4seven8…68three5 for directions in South Portland!

Pleasant Mountain Hike, Blueberry Picking
2025-07-23 08:00 - 15:30
Hike Bald Peak to the Ledges to pick blueberries. I have a blueberry rake we can share to speed picking. Meet in Windham Shaw’s parking lot at 8:00 to car pool if you want. Text me at 299-2749 so I know to wait for stragglers. Or, if you want, meet at trail head between 9:00 and 9:15.

Evening Walk at Pride Preserve
2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Pride Preserve, 360 Duck Pond Road, Westbrook, 04092, United States
Pride preserve features mostly flat trails through forest and wetlands, and includes a series of waterfalls and ponds.
Trailhead parking lot is across from 360 Duck Pond Road.

Hike to Angel Falls
2025-07-20 11:00 - 14:30
Departing from Rangeley Lake State Park and returning south via Route 17 and the Height of the Land, we will stop in Byron to hike into 90-foot Angel Falls. If you are not on the group camping trip, please be sure to text Eileen at 207-749-0211. https://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com/me-angelfalls.html

CANCELLED. Hike Old Speck mountain
2025-07-20 08:00 - 15:00
80% chance of rain, cancelling may try for next weekend.
Hike Old Speck mountain, one of 14 4000 foot peaks in the state of Maine.
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 pace, as I have hiked with you when Anne was still leading MOAC hikes. If you cannot maintain that pace, you will be left behind the lead group.
It should be 7.6 miles round trip. Start at Grafton Notch State Park. There may be a small fee. Boots on trail at 8:00AM.

Paddle Little Sebago in Gray
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:00
Leisurely paddle from camp to a small island to stretch our legs and take a swim. We’ll be out for about an hour and a half depending on how long we stay at the island. On the water at 3:00, so please arrive in time to unload your boat. I’ll be there by 2:00.
I have extra boats to borrow, along with safety gear. Just let me know ahead of time. You must bring a PFD and whistle if you go on the water. I share a driveway on an incline, you can pull down to unload your boats, then park back by the road.
You’re welcome to stay after to hang out and/or have happy hour and dinner. BYO drinks and food, I can light up the grill.
Hit the contact button if you don’t already have the address. Show and go, but it’s nice to know who’s planning to attend.

Hike Four Ponds Trail of the AT, Rangeley, Maine
2025-07-19 09:30 - 15:00
Join MOAC campers from the Rangeley Lake State Park trip for this 7.4 mile out and back round trip hike. From ME-17, the Appalachian Trail summits Spruce Mountain, a moderate climb with a few ledges. The trail crosses then traverses through a beautiful lowland spruce-fir forest and along the shore of Moxie Pond. This section can be wet and muddy in spring or after rain events. The trail then rises up and over the steep and rocky Bates Ledge before heading downward again toward Long and Sabbathday Ponds. Both ponds offer beautiful views and swimming opportunities. The trail reaches Sabbathday Pond, where a shelter is used primarily for thru and section hikers. This is not a casual hike at seven miles. Sturdy trail boots will be necessary and a lunch, energy snacks and water as well as rain gear are advised. Bring bathing suit to cool off. https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/appalachian-trail-four-ponds
Meet at the trailhead or at the state park. Text Eileen at 207-749-0211

Potluck & Hanging Around Rangeley Lake
2025-07-18 17:30 - 21:00
Join in. MOAC has reserved the East End Group Camping Site at Rangeley Lake State Park (RLSP) for three nights. Friday and Saturday nights we will gather at the largest campsite for happy hour, dinner and chatting. MOAC’s Site is on the lake for swimming, paddling or just gazing at the mountain views. If you are a guest not camping, there will be a small fee: The day-use fee at Rangeley Lake State Park is $4 for Maine residents, age 65+ free, $6 for non-residents and age 65+ $2. Children ages 5-11 pay $1.00, and children under 5 are free. Veterans and their family members may be free.
MAP OF THE CAMPGROUND

One State Park Road, Rangeley, Maine 04970

HAPPY HOUR
2025-07-18 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the new PORTLAND PIE located at 240 Route 1 in FALMOUTH (formerly “Ricetta’s”). Recommended by one of our regulars for good happy hour prices and excellent food. Free parking too.
