Sam Ristich Trails, North Yarmouth What: 3.5 mile walk/hike in Sam Ristich Trails, North Yarmouth. Highlights include old granite quarries, a long stretch atop a disused railroad bed, and a fantastic gully I call “graveyard of the pines.” I don’t think hunting is allowed here. Please, no dogs. When: Tuesday, January 2, 9:30-12 pm. Where:... [Read More]

Our speaker, Bob Crowley has had to cancel. Southern Africa Marianne Hubert Marianne has graciously agreed to step in and give a presentation on her recent 30 day trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. She will talked about the beauty but also about some of the issues of these countries.

Meet at 10 AM at the Bradbury State Park main parking lot (528 Hallowell Road) for a dog-friendly hike on the East Side trails of 3 to 4 miles.  You don't have to bring a dog but I will have a leashed small dog (leashes are required at Bradbury).  The East Side trails are relatively... [Read More]

Reservation for 8 made for dinner.  On your own unless you talk or message me!  Park near Bank of America or the Frog n' Turtle FREE.  Meet at Saccarappa Falls at 6:00.  Walk for an hour and check in to the Frog n' Turtle, 3 Vallee Square, Westbrook, by 7:00 PM for great live music... [Read More]

Blackstrap Hill Community Forest, Falmouth What: 4 miles of hills, roots, and rocks. We’ll follow the river and aim to reach the cattle tunnel under the Turnpike and connect to Hadlock Forest. The tunnel is half creepy, half fun. The river is all gorgeous. Bring a snack for a pause at the snowmobile pavilion. Hunting... [Read More]

Let's snowshoe or at least hike on our day off. Meet at Roberts farm in Norway at 9:30 am.  Please dress warm and bring both microspikes and snowshoes because it is unclear what we'll need. Bring something for lunch too, and we can decide if we want to eat picnic style or find a warm... [Read More]

Trails at Falmouth Corners, Falmouth *Update 7 a.m., 1/16/24. 3"-5" snow expected 1/16. Bring snowshoes on the walk in addition to Exospikes so we're ready for unknown ground conditions* What: A pleasant tromp in the woods, nothing too taxing: rock walls, several stream crossings, interesting boulders, a recent trail extension. Maybe 2.5 miles. I expect... [Read More]

MOAC's own Ballard Street Band will perform at open mic starting at 8:00. Free!

Come to the Dunn bar in Biddeford to hear Irish and Scottish folk music with at the best Irish bar in the area. The Dunn bar has beer and cider on draft as well as cocktails and wine. The Irish food is the best I've had in years. Parking is relatively easy on Thursdays. Please... [Read More]

Knight’s Pond Preserve, Cumberland What: Probably 3 miles with noticeable elevation gain. We’ll take in the FAA tower (mysterious) and the dilapidated Boy Scout cabins (setting for a horror film). I expect we’ll need Exospikes. Bring a snack for a rest break (sitting on a log or standing: no amenities here). Hunting is allowed. No... [Read More]

Rines Forest, Cumberland What: About 3 miles of forested walking, some hills but not too strenuous. We’ll see a waterfall, an interesting bridge, and a new trail extension. Bring studs or spikes. When: Monday, January 22, 9 am-11 am Where: Rines Forest parking lot, Range Rd., Cumberland. The lot is directly across Range Rd. from... [Read More]

Hadlock Forest, Falmouth *Update on 1/30: I walked some of our route this morning, and I think snowshoes are the way to go* What: About 4 mile hike or snowshoe (as of 1/28, it's not clear which we'll need) over hills, roots, and lots of boulders. We’ll go through an old quarry. This is a... [Read More]

We will go x-c skiing somewhere between Acadia and Orono. We will decide Tuesday night. Be in touch Tuesday by 5:30 if you want to join us and plan car pooling. Marty, 207-801-1488 text message is best.

Let's meet at exit 63 park and ride at 7:45 am to carpool to the whitecap trailhead by 9 am. We'll snowshoe up one side of the loop and down the other. The trail is about 5 miles and 1,800 feet of elevation gain with some steep spots. I think it'll be mostly broken out.... [Read More]