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.

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+

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

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

Fun in the Berkshires
2026-09-16 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00
Join us for a few days of fun in the Berkshires. I am looking to book an Airbnb I found on a lake with a sauna- gorgeous. Looking for 6-7 people to join so I can book this place. Would be under $200/pp for the four nights. Trip will include hiking, kayaking, going to live music venues and enjoying the beauty of the area. Contact me today! kathiemcjoy@gmail.com

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.

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.
