MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club
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Hello MOACers, Piggybacking on Marty's post for the weekend of April 28-30th ~ I would like to invite you to join me on LOT 135 - Sunset Shores on Whitetail Road in Waltham, Maine - This is just about 10 miles north of Ellsworth on rt 179 - I will be up in the area... [Read More]
Show and go walk on the beach starting from Pinepoint. We meet in the Scarborough Municipal parking lot found at the corner of King Street and 5th Avenue. We will walk at a pace that is acceptable for everyone. Rain will cancel and we may stop at a local eatery afterwards.
Bring books you no longer need or don't want to pack up and move again. Books are heavy, so swap for new books you haven't read! Especially bring outdoor-related books, trail and map books, "How to" books (cook on a campfire, white water/sea kayaking, river maps and ocean charts, cycling-related, and any sports-related books or... [Read More]
Preserving Vacationland The history of the conservation of Maine’s parks and preserves The top outdoor draw in Maine is Acadia National Park. The top-most point in Maine is in Baxter State Park. Maine’s 281-mile stretch of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the second longest along its 2,170 miles -- and the most challenging. The... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at the new SEA DOG RESTAURANT AND BREWING COMPANY located in Cabela's Plaza in Scarborough. Easy to get to directly off Exit 42 of I95. Good food, good drinks, good prices, good service. Free parking in their own lot.
Planning to hike from the Basin Brook Reservoir up the Basin Rim Trail Then a hodgepodge of trails making a loop that includes West and East Royce. Roughly 14 miles so steady hikers appreciated. This starts off with a stream crossing, Boots off is the best way for this one, xtra socks ( Snow on... [Read More]
Bike Eastern Trail Scarborough to Saco and back. Turnaround point at Thornton Academy, approx. 15 miles round trip. Conversational pace. Meet at ET trailhead parking lot off Black point rd. in Scarborough 10:30 Saturday May 6.
A Maine Tradition! Your chance to bottom paint a real sailboat! Many people go through life without having this opportunity! Plenty of room on the long waiting list. This Sunday before the music party. 9-4:30 Get your name in early! Emily Jane, the 37' friend of MOAC wants you! Text Dan at 2uogh7 478 6835 ... [Read More]
Come over Sunday 5:30 pm and play or listen to music! Bring a chair!, An instrument, voice, and/or... meet real old friends or some young ones. We'll have a fire, hopefully in a firepit. Counseling will be available. Weather's supposed to break and be warm! Sunset friendly! 9 Ballard St. around back on the water.... [Read More]
Show and go walk on the beach starting from Pinepoint. We meet in the Scarborough Municipal parking lot found at the corner of King Street and 5th Avenue. We will walk at a pace that is acceptable for everyone. Rain will cancel and we may stop at a local eatery afterwards.
Runaround Pond in Durham, ME, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 -- Weather dependent. 9:30 AM – 12 Noon. We’ll meet at the put-in at about 9:30 AM and plan to start paddling by 10:00. There is an outdoor facility at the put-in. This pond is often sheltered from the wind, but this trip is weather dependent.... [Read More]
Easy trip with no rapids or portages. We will arrive at my camp on Lake Moxie in The Forks, Maine on Friday May 12th and spend the night. Saturday morning, we will drive to the Bald Mountain Pond boat landing. After loading and launching our boats, we will leisurely explore the pond before arriving at... [Read More]
PLEASE NOTE: The following post is for Friday May 12. HAPPY HOUR for Friday May 12 will be at THE STOCKHOUSE RESTAURANT AND SPORTS PUB located at 506 Main Street in Westbrook. Good service, good food, good drinks, good prices. Free parking in their own lot.
Easy pleasant spring walking loop with fabulous water views and access. Meet in parking area at 9:45 - 10 am, leave at 10am. https://hermitisland.com/ Should not take more than 1.5 hours. Bring your own hiking shoes, legs, water, and anything else you feel you may need. - Carol and Abby
Show and go walk on the beach starting from Pinepoint. We meet in the Scarborough Municipal parking lot found at the corner of King Street and 5th Avenue. We will walk at a pace that is acceptable for everyone. Rain will cancel and we may stop at a local eatery afterwards.
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
Hot Air Ballooning / Camping May 19, 20,21 Post Mills, Vermont. Moacers, Once a year Experimental Balloon Hot Air Balloonists get together at the grass airport in Post Mills, VT. Weather permitting, I will fly 5 times, once Friday evening at 6ish, thenearly mornings (6am) and late afternoons (7pm) Saturday and... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR for Friday, May 19 will be at FOUNDATIONS BREWING located at 1 Industrial Way in Portland. Great beer, spiked lemonade, and terrific Detroit Style Pizza. Both inside and outside seating. Free parking on site.
Come jump on the Emily Jane for a quick short sail Saturday morning before the rain! This is a shakedown cruise with just the jib. What this really means is I don't have all the sails on yet and probably something will go wrong. Text me for a spot! 9 am to 11 am. South... [Read More]
We'll climb Mt. Meader in Evans Notch, about 6 miles round trip and 2,250' of elevation gain. There shouldn't be any snow but throw your spikes in your pack just in case. Also bring a rain layer in case of showers - they should be done by the time we start hiking, but you never... [Read More]
Show and go walk on the beach starting from Pinepoint. We meet in the Scarborough Municipal parking lot found at the corner of King Street and 5th Avenue. We will walk at a pace that is acceptable for everyone. Rain will cancel and we may stop at a local eatery afterwards.
Per our MOAC tradition, we will be camping at The Bar Harbor Campground. See link: https://www.thebarharborcampground.com/. Please review so that you are aware of the campground rules, etc. I am estimating costs for tenting is between $35.00 and $40.00 per night. They do not take credit cards but will accept checks and there is also... [Read More]
Lonely? Dog won't come? On hold again, phone playing the same old song? Inflation and climate change cut your 401k to a 301c? Find companionship and respect! Seek answers to politics through free expression. This should be an easy trip, good for novices with simple grasp of right and left. Guaranteed perfect weather and delightful... [Read More]
We will hike the Beachcroft Trail to Champlain Mountain as an afternoon hike after arriving at Bar Harbor Campground. Distance is 2.4 miles round trip. Departure from the Bar Harbor Campground is 1:30. If you are MOAC'er who lives in the area and wants to join those of us camping, please let me know.
HAPPY HOUR for Friday, May 26 will be at RIVALRIES in FALMOUTH located at 2 Hat Trick Drive. Full bar, good food, good service. Both inside and outside seating. Free parking on site.
A tradition returns! Saturday May 27th at 8:30 AM we will meet at Bar Harbor Campground. Carpooling encouraged but tricky with bikes being transported. We will bike at a sightseeing pace on the carriage paths. I expect we will stop 3 times to get off the bikes for short hikes of 30-45 minutes. Helmets required.... [Read More]
Last minute invite to stay at beautiful Cub Cove group site in the water at Sebago Lake State Park. My friends had to leave Cub Cove early, so their loss is your gain, if you are a super spontaneous sort. FREE camping tonight, Monday, May 29, tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 30, sorry Wednesday is full,... [Read More]
Climb the scenic and challenging Glen Boulder Trail to its junction with Davis Path, 5.2 miles round trip and 2,850' of elevation gain. There is some rock scrambling on exposed ledges on this hike - not for anyone with a fear of heights. Be prepared for black flies and windy conditions - bring an extra... [Read More]
Show and go walk on the beach starting from Pinepoint. We meet in the Scarborough Municipal parking lot found at the corner of King Street and 5th Avenue. We will walk at a pace that is acceptable for everyone. Rain will cancel and we may stop at a local eatery afterwards.
Meet at 10 AM, and we’ll start paddling about 10:30AM. The trip is weather dependent. Bring a lunch or snack and we’ll try find a spot to picnic and stretch our legs on one of the islands. The put-in is on Rte. 105, just east of Augusta. If you are not familiar with this area,... [Read More]
Ridge walk on Mount Washington to see the alpine flowers blooming. Rain or Intense Wind postpone date: June 11th. Meet at the parking area at base of the Auto Road for last pit stop and decide on which cars to accent/descent in--good brake pads required. Fee shared with driver(s). Minimal if any ticks, black flies... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE BRUNSWICK on Old Orchard Beach. Full bar, good food, live music. Summer’s here! Let’s kick it off on the beach!
Joseph Herlihy wanted to share about a Southern Maine Sea Kayak Network event on Saturday, June 3 at Payson Park in Portland. Exact location within the park will be determined that morning based on availability but we are treating it as a “kickoff the season” dry land event for folks to gather and share knowledge... [Read More]
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June with two locations. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. Both paddles are family-friendly and perfect for all ages, skill levels,... [Read More]
