MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club

HAPPY HOUR
2026-08-14 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be on the shore at SALTY BAY SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL located at 68 Jones Creek Drive at PINE POINT. Seating is at picnic tables on the lawn abutting the water. Fried seafood served in the take out restaurant. Log cabin out building serves a full bar. Parking is free in their own lot and also along the street.

Evening at Conant Farm-Trails, Swim, Goats & Music!
2026-08-14 18:00 - 21:00
The Conant Homestead 89 Conant Street, Westbrook, ME
Music is from 7:00-9:00. Pre-music 6:00 PM (see below for info)
Call or text Eileen at 207-749-0211

Meet at the Farm at 6:00, set up your chair, walk the trails, BYOB and food. Open to the Public. We will gather at stage LEFT.

Maine’s premier rockabilly band! Dancing in the grass under the moon:)
King Memphis plays throughout New England. Known for their high energy music that pays homage to classic rock ‘n’ roll, surf, and vintage country, King Memphis has released two full length albums. Their music is impeccably crafted, timeless, and highly danceable.
Concerts start at 7pm and last to 9pm. The farm opens at 6pm to come see the goats, pick a spot to sit and walk the paths at the Conant Trails next door. Or bring your bathing suit and take a dip in the river beforehand.Parking is on the house side of the street, at Ernie’s Cycle Shop, or at the free parking structure downtown Westbrook. It is only a 2/10 of a mile walk up to our place from the bus stop or parking lot.
Bring your chair, some refreshments and your dancing feet! There are lots of fine establishments to get dinner to-go in downtown Westbrook. All ages are welcome!
Suggested donation is $15-$20

This delightful homestead is on the Presumpscot River connected by trails from Westbrook. Visit the goats and the tribute and kiosk dedicated to Chief Polin of the Aebanki who spoke out to keep the river wild for the fish, an important food source for his people. Interesting history. In 1756 white settlers killed Chief Polin…

Canoe Montana!
2026-08-18 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00
Join us with Lewis and Clark as we explore Montana by canoe! Upper Missouri River! – 106 miles of History through Western wild scenery! Coal Banks to Kipps. Flying to Great Falls the night of the 18th. Hotel there then shuttle in the morning down to fort Benton and start the trip! Shuttled back to the hotel on the 27th hotel and then home ! We are renting canoes paddles life, preservers cookware and water containers. Easy canoeing. Warm temperatures but not too warm! Ride wild buffalos! This is dinosaur country so you’ll be right at home! Cheapo easy nice trip! Contact Dan@ four78…68twee5!

Back Cove Walk
2026-08-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Back Cove Parking lot, across from 295 Forrest Ave, Portland
Join me for a early evening walk around Back Cove. It’s about 3.5 miles and will be at a social pace. Park in the lot across from Hannaford and meet by the Heron Sculptures.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-08-21 17:30 - 20:00
We used to go to this spot regularly. Stopped in the other night and found it to be the liveliest place in the Old Port.
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the PORTLAND LOBSTER COMPANY located at 180 Commercial Street in PORTLAND. Very lively with entertainment. Most folks hang out along the railings looking out on the fishing boats. Worth a trip into town. Free parking up by Becky’s and at meters after 6:00PM.

Riverton Woods and Evergreen Cemetery Trail
2026-08-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Brentwood Gardens, 178 Brentwood St (end of street), Portland
This is an easy 3.1 mile walk. We’ll meet at the parking area across from the Brentwood Farms Community Garden. This is a show and go, 9:00. You can text me with questions at 207-409-8379.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-08-28 17:30 - 20:00
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the RUN OF THE MILL restaurant located at 100 Main Street in SACO. The food is very good, there’s a full bar, and the parking is free. If the weather stays true we’ll be out on there deck; otherwise at one of the high tops in the bar area.

Save the Date: Aug 29th SummerFest
2026-08-29 11:00 - 18:00
Annual SummerFest Celebration, Picnic Shelter, Range Pond State Park just steps from the beach and biking/walking trails. MOAC buys the meat and veggie burgers, hot dogs, condiments and buns. Members bring salads, sides, desserts and your own beverages. Drinking water available on site. Rain or Shine. The shelter is spacious and rain proof. Flush toilets, hot water and deep sink for clean up. Volunteer to help out by contacting acornell@maine.rr.com.
26 State Park Rd.
Poland, Maine

SummerFest update and reminder
2026-08-29 11:00 - 18:30
We are not done with summer yet! 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! Feel free to bring guests. 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 Kayaks or stand-up paddle boards. MOAC has reserved the covered picnic area, beach and the boat launch.
MOAC supplies food for the grill along with condiments. Bring beverages, an appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert to share. Contact Art at acornell@maine.rr.com or 207-332-2276 with any questions. Let’s make it a great time!
Range Pond State Park
26 State Park Rd., off the Empire Rd. in Poland, Maine
There is a $6.00 entrance fee. Kids 5 to 11 cost $1, kids under 5 are free as are age 65+

Apres SummerFest Music@Brickyard Hollow
2026-08-29 17:30 - 20:00
Happy Hour & Music —You’ll want to see and hear Vanessa Jones play energizing fiddle music, and sing along with her own soothing guitar chords and fingering. More of Vanessa’s music: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ny1Gf5kru/
Brickyard Hollow, 236 Main St, Yarmouth.
Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company in Yarmouth, Maine is a popular local craft brewery and restaurant known for its unique artisan pizzas and community-focused atmosphere.

Evening Sail on Casco Bay
2026-08-31 16:00 - 19:30
Let’s sail out to Fort Gorges, drop anchor and explore the fort! Leaving out of South Portland. You don’t need any experience sailing, indeed no one has! But!, You have to be able to climb a Stern ladder into a dinghy unassisted and Please!.. no metal water bottles to drop on the deck. They chip it! Text Dan@478–68 three5! For a spot!

Monthly Meeting - LIGHTEN UP! A Guide to New Gear to Keep You Going Longer
2026-09-02 18:30 - 20:30 | A2U2 Church, 524 Allen Avenue, Portland, 04101
Many outdoor enthusiasts focus on functionality and durability when they buy gear, hoping to get many years of service from their goods. But as we get older our rugged gear seems to get heavier, and soon we find that we’re not enjoying – or even attempting – trips because our 35-lb pack and sturdy 5-pound leather boots make our time on the trail uncomfortable and our bodies too tired at the end of the day. So maybe we think we should not do such trips anymore? That we should take up golf instead??
This presentation will focus on the new gear and approaches to camping that can help extend – or launch – your hiking and paddling life. We’ll discuss lightweight stoves, tents, backpacks, footwear, and the array of techniques available to make your time on the trail or water not only possible but enjoyable. And we’ll talk about where and why that Whisperlite is still a good choice, so you can keep the old stuff in use. This information is relevant to both new and experienced outdoors-folk.

Janet Robinson has been an active hiker, backpacker, long-distance cyclist, canoeist and sea kayaker for over 30 years. A retired environmental consultant, she is a registered Maine guide working professionally for Portland Paddle and other companies both teaching and leading sea kayak tours and multi-day island camping trips. Along with a friend, she recently completed her second full traverse of the Maine coast by sea kayak, a 16-day island camping trip of over 280 statute miles. After years of annual backpacking trips, she significantly upgraded her backpacking kit to near-ultralight status last summer when she joined her friend Diedre St. Louis as Diedre finished the last 100 miles of her section hike of the AT. To afford the latest cool stuff, Janet works at REI in Westbrook during the off-season.
Deidre St. Louis is an avid backpacker, long-distance cyclist, and sea kayaker who has been hiking and backpacking since 1981 at sites throughout the US and Alaska. She has hiked both the John Muir Trail (2017) and the AT (2025), which she finished as a section hiker after 3.5 years. She spent her career in the US Forest Service, working primarily in the field of recreation management in major national forests in Colorado, Oregon, Arizona, and Alaska. When not in the outdoors, Deidre works as a disaster volunteer with the Red Cross and just returned from providing emergency shelter services in Washington State.

Meeting begins at 7:00. Come at 6:30 or so to socialize, meet new people, and find out about MOAC.

An evening at Inn by the Sea with music by Andrew Favreau
2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Inn by the Sea, 40 Bowery Beach Rd, Cape Elizabeth, PA, 04107, United States
Andrew (who some of you might remember as a past member of MOAC) will be playing from 5-7. Music is outside in back of hotel. Food and drinks are available. There are also lawn games. I have never been here but Andrew says you can sit in the provided chairs on the lawn or on the back deck. There’s also a path to Crescent Beach, going through the Marsh.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1795990141557848/?ti=ls&event_ref_surface=messenger_lightspeed_xma&event_ref_mechanism=messenger_deeplinking
Sidenote: I have family arriving that day so not sure what time I might arrive. But Andrew will be thrilled to see anyone that’s able to make it.

Music on the Farm
2026-09-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Orchard Ridge Farm, Rt. 237, Gorham, Me., United States
Come to Orchard Ridge Farm to enjoy the sound of The Maine Coon Cats and visit with friends. Recommended Donation is 10$ for the band.
Drinks and Food Available to purchase.

HAPPY HOUR
2026-09-04 17:30 - 20:00
Return Engagement: HAPPY HOUR this last Friday (ugh!) of the Summer will be at THE ROYAL ANCHOR TIKI BAR located at 203 E. Grand Avenue in OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Much enjoyed by attendees a month ago with requests to go back before the summer is done. It’s a special spot directly on the sand at the beach. Entertainment from 3PM to 6PM with “Moxie Music” and then with “Sunset Series Finale” from 6PM to 9PM.. Free parking in their lot (and last time there were places available for everyone). If need be there’s also free street parking within a 10 minute walk. There’s a full bar and they also serve light fare. When we were there in August several of us went up the street afterward to Pine Point where there are several good seafood restaurants.

Lowell Preserve Hike, Windham
2026-09-05 10:30 - 12:30
ADDRESS CHANGE FOR TRAILHEAD!!! Join us for an easy/moderate hike in Lowell Preserve. Details below. There is an opportunity for a 2 mile loop or 3.5 mile loop. Beautiful forested preserve with over six miles of trails and a couple of small ponds. We’ll be seeing those! For those interested, we’ll stop at The Ice Cream Dugout in Windham after the hike.
Trailhead Location: 45 Falmouth Road, Windham OR meet us for ice cream around 1pm Ice Cream Location: 3 Storm Drive, Windham
https://www.mainetrailfinder.com/trails/trail/lowell-preserve

Caribou Mountain– Hike is full
2026-09-06 08:00 - 17:00
Join me for a hike to the summit of Caribou Mountain. It is an open summit with spectacular views. Distance is 5.7 miles with an elevation gain of 1,961 feet. Pace will be moderate. We will be accessing the trailhead at the end of Bog Road which is located outside of Bethel, Maine. Must have hiking experience for this distance and elevation gain. Meet at the Gray Park in Ride at 8AM. The parking lot is located just off the interstate on the Route 26 bypass. Limit of 8 people, no dogs please.

Dark Skies Seniors Getaway at AMC Medawisla Lodge and Cabins
2026-09-08 15:00 - 2026-09-11 10:00
At this time, there are only a few bunk spots still available.
As MOAC members, we are inviting you to 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. Bring a lawn chair and sit by the lake for a full view of the sky. 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 just enjoy sitting on the porch at the lodge or down at the lake. Bring your own kayak, paddle board or canoe or use one available there. There are also 2 other ponds to enjoy by canoe down the road. There is off road and trail biking available. Hiking opportunities vary from mostly flat to mountains. Please be sure to bring your equipment and carry the essentials. There is no phone service on most trails in the area.
You must use the link below to register for this getaway.
https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UVX0000014TsT2AU/act00019975
More info on the AMC website (link above). More details will be emailed once you register via the AMC website. First come, first served for bookings. Deadline 8/20/26

Eastern Prom Walk
2026-09-08 16:00 - 17:00
A precursor to Greendrinks? We can’t just quaff libations without an outdoor activity – so here is it. A quick walk of Eastern Prom starting at 4:00pm which gives plenty of time for those attending Greendrinks at 5:30. Start point is right at Ocean Gateway adjacent to bottom of Hancock Street.
There can be some limited free parking nearby – contact me for more info.

September Greendrinks at WEX HQ Rooftop
2026-09-08 17:30 - 20:00 | WEX HQ, 100 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
September Greendrinks at WEX HQ Rooftop. This WILL Sell Out – Get your ticket(s) early!

September Greendrinks for the benefit of Marine Mammals of Maine

Location: WEX HQ Rooftop overlooking Ocean Gateway Cruise Ship Terminal and Portland Harbor
100 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101

Beverage Partners:

Maine Beer Co.
More to be announced shortly
Non-alcoholic beer and seltzer

Food Partner:

Brickyard Hollow Brewing and Craft Pizza

Other things to know (or remember) about our events:

Bring your ID
Please bring your own cup (Forget your cup? Compostable cups are available for $5 at the door).
Refunds available until the day of the event

Find MOACers at a table along the ocean-facing railing
Dave 2 oh 7 -4one5-6two58

Moosehead Lake Lily Bay State Park Camping Trip
2026-09-13 15:00 - 2026-09-16 11:00 | Lily Bay State Park, 13 Myrles Way, Greenville, 04441, United States
The group site at Lily Bay State Park is called Mud Brook. It is also called the most sought-after group site 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 13– 16. It is a three hour drive from Portland.
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 and 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 Tuesday morning.
The menu for Sunday morning is bagels, bacon, 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.
NOTE – My email address for the EMAIL-ORGANIZR button for this event is wrong. Please do not use it. Send me an email to my correct email address instead.
Please send your check to :
James Rochette
363 Maine St
Brunswick Maine 04011

ARC Wilderness & Remote First Aid
2026-09-26 - 2026-09-27 | Southern Maine Fish & Game, 30 Martin Rd, Kittery, 03904, United States
Wilderness & Remote First Aid (WRFA) is a two-day American Red Cross certification course designed for anyone who spends time in the backcountry, leads outdoor programs, or works in remote environments where emergency medical services may be hours — or days — away. You’ll learn to assess and manage medical emergencies using the resources you have on hand, make smart evacuation decisions, and provide sustained care until professional help arrives. This course meets American Red Cross and BSA standards for wilderness first aid certification.
ARC WRFA is a two-day course and has a prerequisite of CPR certification.

Baxter State Park camping trip in bunkhouse with wood stove
2026-10-05 14:00 - 2026-10-08 11:00 | Baxter State Park, Maine
MOAC has an entire bunkhouse at the South Branch Campground in the North end of the Baxter State Park for three peaceful nights. The bunk house has two rooms of bunks and sleeps up to eight people- four in each room. There is a wood stove to keep us warm and a picnic table in a common area. Wood is provided by the park for the wood stove. There is a large picnic table and fire pit outside the cabin. Wood is available for the campfire at $5 a bundle, cash. No outside wood is allowed. So please bring a little cash to contribute to the wood pile.
The cost is $45 for the 3 nights, which pays for the bunkhouse. You will need to provide your own camping mattress/ sleeping pad and sleeping bag, pillow etc.
There are also tenting spots and lean-tos available at the campground that you can book at https://reservation.baxterstatepark.org/reserve
Some hikes will be arranged but feel free to do you own thing, whether that be to sit by the lake and enjoy the solitude, rent a canoe at $1 an hour or 8 dollars at day cash at the ranger station, or do a different hike or bike.
Once I get details arranged, to guarantee your spot, the camping fee must be paid ahead of time. Refunds will not be given but you are welcome to find someone to take your spot. I will try to help you and hopefully I will have a waiting list. I’ve paid the camping fees ahead of time to the park and do not want to pay for no shows.
We will have campfires and at least one potluck.
Note: Baxter State Park is primitive camping. There are clean privies with TP supplied by the park. There are no showers or running water. You will need to bring your own water, or filter or boil water from ponds, lakes and streams.
We can also arrange car pooling.

MH&T’s Flagstaff Hut Weekend
2026-10-23 13:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00
Since we will not be around for August and a good part of September, we are posting this now so you can save the date. Registrations will open about a month before the event. Check out the website below to learn more about Maine Huts and Trails and their huts. Price for the weekend is still to be determined. It was $155 last year.
We will answer any questions at any time.
Join us for the 13th annual Maine Huts & Trails weekend. MH&T’s operates four “ecolodges” along their network of trails in the Bigelows, Flagstaff Lake, and the Dead River. For this weekend, Flagstaff Hut, on the eastern shore of the lake is all ours.
It’s far more than a “hut”. A full commercial kitchen, hot water, showers, electricity, composting toilets, etc. Sleeping is bunk room style (earplugs). This “hut” has a capacity of 48. We hope to limit it to 40 or so.
Activities can include hiking, mountain biking, paddling (boats and gear provided), swimming, or doing nothing. It will be late October.
You must walk in. From the parking lot, it is 1.5 miles on a service road or two miles on actual hiking trails (for the full experience). Gear shuttle provided if you can get there by a certain time on Friday and possibly later. This would mean leaving your gear in a building at the parking lot and it will be delivered in (and out) so you only have to walk.
You only need to bring clothes (slippers or something for inside the hut), sleeping bag/bedding, pillow case, personal items, earplugs, and food as described below. You DO NOT need to bring anything to cook with or to eat on. Refrigeration is available but limited. You will have access to the kitchen.
The way the food works, you provide your own food for Friday, Saturday morning and noon. You will be asked to bring a “slice” of Saturday night’s dinner which all the “slices” will be combined for a fantastic feed. This year’s Saturday evening menu is still undecided. In the past we’ve done a pizza bar, pasta bar, taco bar, friendsgiving dinner. There will also be Happy Hours you can contribute to.
On Sunday morning a portion of your payment for the weekend will provide a full spread breakfast. Pancakes, frittata, bacon, sausage, fruit, granola, yogurt, etc. Vegetarian? Vegan? We have options for everyone. Coffee and tea and hot chocolate provided at least in the morning. Potable water available anytime. You will need to bring any other beverages you desire. BYOB for alcohol.
