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Details just in!...Canoe the historic section of the upper Missouri River, 149 miles through central Montana's Missouri Breaks as described in Steven Ambrose's "Undaunted Courage!" Camp at the exact same places that Lewis and Clark did - essentially unchanged! Nez Pierce Indian and buffalo Territory. Flying into Bozeman, Montana Friday, August 19th, car/shuttle to Great... [Read More] 
Buffalos, Grizzlies, Indians! Bite off a little history and retrace the exact route of Lewis and Clark on the Upper Missouri River in Montana! Camp in the same campsites! We're going downstream. Details in "Undaunted Courage" 149 miles of Western scenery! Easy canoeing! Novices welcome. This is a high class trip so you will... [Read More] |
3 events,The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! 
We walk from Pine Point Beach every Monday, weather sensible. Come meet new friends and connect with long time members Meet just before 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pine Point, Scarborough. We start walking at 6:00p Walk at your own pace and as far as you... [Read More] |
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Let's explore the Harpswell Land Trust Trails on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting. All are welcome!! This week's gathering will be on the Devil's Back Trail. We'll choose a different trail each week. We can repeat favorites, by request! Please arrive before 6pm - The address is: 1203 Harpswell Islands Rd, Orr's Island, ME (dirt parking... [Read More] |
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2022 Cross-country Southwestern Grand Tour in Pictures. Picture slide show. I was asked to post the link for whoever could not attend the live zoom event. Here it is: https://youtu.be/rGch4NzBcA4 Info: In May/June 2022 I drove across country to Utah. I was gone 6 weeks. I drove the National Park Grand tour and hiked the... [Read More]
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We’ll meet at the public boat launch (all-tide) at Bethel Point in Harpswell about 9:30 AM and start paddling about 10 AM. This boat launch has a porta-potty and an all-tide ramp. There is a $6 parking fee. The tide will be low about 9:45 AM, so we’ll paddle into Quahog Bay with the tide... [Read More]
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It's the last Friday before Labor Day and we'd like to interest our group in something different. Happy Hour this Friday will be at THE PIRATE'S PATIO, 2 Walnut Street in OOB. Please READ ON. The "patio" is the sand of the beach. The place is rustic but they have a full bar and pub... [Read More] |
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Join me for a gathering at camp to celebrate Labor Day (Monday looks cold, so I'm going with Sunday!). Come for an hour or two, or stay for the afternoon and evening. Please RSVP for address. lmitchell75@aol.com We may head out for a paddle around 4:00 depending on interest, but anyone would be welcome to... [Read More] |
2 events,The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier!
We walk from Pine Point Beach every Monday, weather sensible. Come meet new friends and connect with long time members Meet just before 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pine Point, Scarborough. We start walking at 6:00p Walk at your own pace and as far as you... [Read More] |
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Let’s Visit Iceland! Join us as Wendy Hayes takes on a journey to a beautiful country with waterfalls, cliffs, volcanoes, and hot springs – it’s just an amazing place. She's made several trips to Iceland, the last trip in June 2021. She'll be sharing some of her images, knowledge, and adventures at the September 7... [Read More] |
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2 events,I will be in Aroostook County for work and plan to take my bike along. There are two substantial Rail to Trail systems in the area; the Aroostook Valley Trail and the Bangor to Aroostook Trail. They start in the Presque Isle/Caribou area. It's a 4 1/2 hour drive from Portland to that area (I... [Read More]
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Happy Hour this week will be at "Run of the Mill" at 100 Main Street down in Saco. Easy to get to: Take I95 to the Saco/OOB Exit proceeding on to the spur (I195) which brings you to Route 1; turn right on to Route 1 and "Run of the Mill" will be on your... [Read More] |
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Come listen to MOAC's own Bill Stressinger, and others, playing music at Orchard Ridge Farm, in Gorham. This was also, the location of Winterfest this year. You can purchase tickets ahead (for $5) from Eventbrite. Here's the description from Orchard Ridge: September's Full Moon brings us into Fall as we approach the equinox. Come enjoy... [Read More] |
2 events,The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier!
We walk from Pine Point Beach every Monday, weather sensible. Come meet new friends and connect with long time members Meet just before 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pine Point, Scarborough. We start walking at 6:00p Walk at your own pace and as far as you... [Read More] |
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Let’s explore the Harpswell Land Trust Trails on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting. All are welcome!! This week’s gathering will be on the Long Reach Preserve. (Cancelled last week, due to weather/trail conditions) We’ll choose a different trail each week. We can repeat favorites, by request! Please arrive before 5:30 pm – (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN... [Read More]
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Join me via Zoom on Tuesday September 13th at 7pm EST. In mid August 2022 few brave MOACers (and a few adoptees) join a 'Dan Kidd trip' and live to tell of their adventures. 9 days on the Missouri river along the Montana Lewis and Clark river trail. 50 min long. Conversation, questions, comments welcome.... [Read More] |
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Meet at the trailhead at 9:30 AM. Parking is accessed from Ledge Rd. There might be a charge for parking. Bring water and snacks. Dogs are not allowed on this trail. 1.8 miles. Elevation gain 469 feet. Too windy to paddle this week so this seemed like a good alternative. Please contact me if you... [Read More]
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Join fellow MOACers on a whale-watching cruise out of Boothbay with Cap'n Fish Thursday at noon. Register online (there is a cost). Arrive by 11:30am at boat. For more info, call Marianne Hill 601-906-7487 or email. |
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Happy Hour this Friday will be at the NOVARE RES BIER CAFE located at 4 Canal Plaza in the Old Port. A unique spot set back in off Exchange Street in a grotto-like atmosphere. Beer, wine, and light bites. Inside and outside seating. Like it or not the tourist season is pretty much over so... [Read More] |
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*** Changed to Saturday because of weather. *** We'll go up the steep rock face of Baldface to South Baldface peak, across the ridge to North Baldface and come down the Bicknell Ridge trail. It's about 10 miles all together, 3,650' elevation gain - a long and challenging hike. This isn't for anyone with a... [Read More]
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Throw caution to the wind and come join us for a short sail Saturday morning into early afternoon on this fine sailing yacht! Leaving the dock in South Portland at 9:30 a.m. contact Captain Dan at 207-478-6835 |
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3 events,Consider a foray into Baxter Park with bunkhouse accommodations at Chimney Pond. This will require a backpack of 3.3 miles each way in from Roaring Brook and out from Chimney Pond. There are multiple day hike options including all Katahdin peaks, Russell and Davis Ponds, Pamola caves, NW Basin. Bunkhouse is reserved for September 19,... [Read More] The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier!
We walk from Pine Point Beach every Monday, weather sensible. Come meet new friends and connect with long time members Meet just before 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pine Point, Scarborough. We start walking at 6:00p Walk at your own pace and as far as you... [Read More] |
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UPDATE - My husband just tested positive for Covid so we are having to cancel. However, others are going at this time. We were holding a 2 bedroom townhouse that may be available. Join a group of Thursday Hikers (Topsham/Brunswick area group) for a 3 or 4 nights stay at Mt. Chase Lodge on Upper... [Read More]
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Let’s explore the Harpswell Land Trust Trails on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting. All are welcome!! This week’s gathering will start on the Wilson's Cove Trail. Because it is a quick walk out and back, we'll cross the road and also walk the Widgeon Cove Trail. We’ll choose a different trail each week. We can repeat... [Read More] |
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4.6 Miles, elevation 1171 ft. Alltrails claims it takes about 2.3 hours to hike, but we will likely take longer, stopping to enjoy the scenery and breaks for snacks and/or lunch. Meet at 9:30 AM at the parking lot and trailhead off Cape Rd. in Limington. This trip is weather dependent. It could be muddy... [Read More]
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Planning on pulling anchor out of South Portland and sailing to whaleback Island in Casco Bay on Wednesday with the Emily Jane, a 37' Cutter Rig... Known to some as a sailboat. Contact Captain Dan! 478 6835
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Meet at Dunegrass Golf Course in Old Orchard Beach, with wheels ready to roll at 10am. Will ride to Eastern Trail (on road for a few minutes), then ET over Scarborough Marsh, up to Blackpoint Rd., down to Thornton Academy & return to Golf Course. About 15 miles. Bring water, wear helmet. Conversational/moderate speed (~8-10... [Read More] Members are welcome to attend the board's monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. MOAC Event is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MOAC Board Meeting Every month on the Third Wednesday Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83684200941?pwd=TmErK1ZlU01hYVBKaHQ4T3gvMlVwdz09 Meeting ID: 836 8420 0941 Passcode: 730377 |
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HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES in FALMOUTH which is located behind the WalMart off Route 1. We'll likely be inside and there's plenty of room. Reasonable drink prices and full bar. Good food. Free parking in their own lot. With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now be located... [Read More]
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Dance Under the Autumn Stars!
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Dance Under the Autumn Stars!
GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! WE MAY HAVE TO CANCEL IF WE DON'T SELL MORE TICKETS. WE DON'T WANT TO! Dance Party with proceeds to benefit Friends of Casco Bay. Come celebrate the waning days of Summer and Beginning of Autumn. We all appreciate the beauty and play space offered to us by Casco Bay. Let's... [Read More] |
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Three summits in one hike in the Belknap Range. This hike is about 5 miles and 1,800 feet elevation gain. The weather forecast looks great! If you're interested in hiking patches, these are all on the Belknap Range patch, and Belknap is on the Fire Tower patch. We’ll hike as a group at a moderate... [Read More] |
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1 event,The Pine Point Beach walk will take a break after the October 24 walk. As always, only if the weather is sensible. Meet at 6pm in the Scarborough Municipal Parking Lot on Avenue 5 (off King St.) in Pinepoint, Scarborough. Walk at your own pace and as far as you wish! The more the merrier! |
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Last minute sailing trip - couple nights. Probably going down the coast towards Boothbay and back on the Emily Jane! Details flexible but I'd like to leave around noon today which could be stretched out a little bit. It's a good weather window for sailing before the hurricanes end season.
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Let’s explore the Harpswell Land Trust Trails on Tuesday evenings, weather permitting. All are welcome!! This week’s gathering will be at the Skolfield Shores Preserve. We’ll choose a different trail each week. We can repeat favorites, by request! Please arrive before 5:30 pm – (PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN EARLIER START TIME) The address is:... [Read More] |
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Happy Hour this Friday will be RISING TIDE BREWING COMPANY, 103 Fox Street in Portland. Inside and outside seating. Free parking in their own lot. It's supposed to be a nice night but cool so we'll probably be around one of their FIRE PITS. With the advent of cooler weather, MOAC Happy Hours may now... [Read More] |
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We're taking the Emily Jane...a sailboat...out for an afternoon sail in Casco Bay! Light winds and good weather forecast. 'Probably nothing outlandish...'Maybe last chance this season. |
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