MOAC - Maine Outdoor Adventure Club
Serving Maine’s Outdoor Community Since 1989
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Super early stages in planning a trip to Japan. Mainly revolving around a grand traverse of the mountain range (1 week on the trail, 50 miles) or just relax in the hot springs for the meantime! Bike trip possible also! Reach out for more info if interested!
Classic and required, 5 day canoe transformation in Maine's Northern Woods! Meet Thoreau! Get your act together with guidance from our experienced team of professionals! All you need is a sleeping bag, change of clothes and a toothbrush! No partner?, no problem. No canoe? No problem. Bad clutz?, Bad credit? Our finance department will set... [Read More]
Maine's largest state park, with hiking and biking trails, swimming and camping. We'll gather at this beautiful area in Weld, Maine on Tuesday Aug 6th and depart Friday Aug 9th. Plenty of hiking and walking options, paddling, and biking along the Androscoggin River Valley. Activities planned by the participants in the group(s). The Mountain Valley... [Read More]
BYOB, a chair, and food to share! Meet other members and camping buddies. Plan some hikes, bikes and paddles. Off we go... Come even if you aren't camping with the group; just say you are with Eileen Whynot of MOAC and pay $5 at the gate ($65 or older, FREE) or bring your camping gear... [Read More]
Tour the swimming holes of the Swift and Ellis Rivers Optional Paddle: Canoes or Kayaks in the area You don't have to swim, unless you want to! We'll start somewhere between Mexico and Bemis to start our tour. We'll visit "Three Pools," "High Dives," "Coos Canyon," "Ellis Falls" Stop at Silver Lake (Roxbury Pond). Optional... [Read More]
Meet with MOAC group at Mt Blue State Park or meet at a predetermined location to be kept secret from opportunists. Hahahaha. Travel to Byron through the backroads from Weld to the Dingle Hill area. Note the mitigation after the severe flooding and the attempts to prevent damage next time it rains 7.2" in the... [Read More]
BYOB, a chair, and food to share! Meet other members and camping buddies. Plan some hikes, bikes and paddles. Off we go... Come even if you aren't camping with the group; just say you are with Eileen Whynot of MOAC and pay $5 at the gate ($65 or older, FREE) or bring your camping gear... [Read More]
You are invited to a kayak camping weekend in Middle Bay, Brunswick, on Aug 10-11 on Birch Island. We will meet at Mere Point in Brunswick at 9 am, butts in boats at 10 am, and head to the campsites on Birch Island. The rain date is Sunday, Aug 11, but that will be a... [Read More]
The 6th Annual Mountain Valley Stomp will not disappoint. At the lovely Mountain View Campground in Dixfield, Maine. Very relaxed, sheltered in a breezy pavilion. Food on site or BYO. Alcohol is allowed on the premises. Dance till you wilt. MVS website: https://mountainvalleystomp.rocks/ Get your tickets ahead or at the gate at the beautiful Mountain... [Read More]
There's a good weather window forecast Tuesday through Wednesday so let's go for it! Sail the Emily Jane to this offshore Island! Hike and explore this classic out-of-the-way beauty! Try your hand at lighting the light! Stay overnight to return the next day. Leaving South Portland dock early Tuesday. More for the adventurous hardy traveler. ... [Read More]
You are invited to kayak Middle Bay from Merepoint, Brunswick, on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Campers can stay for all three days or just Saturday and Sunday. This trip is flexible and offers something for everyone. I will be camping on the island. Please meet me at the campsite on the northeast shore of Birch... [Read More]
Cruise aboard Blue Glory II to Jewell Island for a day hike. Leave Aspasia Marina at 10:30 and arrive at the Island about noon. Bring lunch and beverages, I will have a cooler. Text me at 207-332-2276 for details.
Summer is winding down and it looks like Friday is going to be a nice day. Time for our annual pilgrimage. HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE PORTHOLE located at 20 Custom House Wharf on the waterfront. Full bar, enthusiastic crowd, live entertainment. Free parking at all meters come 6:00PM.
Friday night the moon is set to be 87% full and rises at 6:09 pm. We will paddle out of the Trenton Airport boat launch. Meet at T J Maxx close to the McDonald's parking lot at 5:30. You will need a sea kayak, PFD, and spray skirt. Call or text Marty at 207-801-1488
Leaving South Portland dock at 10 am to retrieve long lost treasure chest on Richmond Island! Sail the Emily Jane, former secret trade sailing ship for rum, etc. Land, hike and picnic after treasure retrieval. Gold and diamonds! Home by maybe 6? Pirate papers must be carried on person. Contact Cap'n for a spot!@478six835!
Meet at the York County Blues Festival featuring an opening jam at 3:00 PM, the Voodoo Clowns, Memphis Lightning and headliner, Albert Cummings and his band. Meet outside the alcoholic beverage area around 6 PM. Albert starts at 6:30 and plays until 8 PM. Advance tickets are $17.85 through Eventbrite and $25 at the gate.... [Read More]
York County Blues Festival Friendship Park Waterboro Bring a chair and meet stage left next to the Beer Garden. Food for sale reasonably by community groups and the Rec Dept. Your own food and beverages are allowed. More details as the time gets closer. Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211 Here's the website for tickets.
We will paddle Silver Lake in Bucksport. We will meet at McDonald's parking and proceed from there. This is a casual Sunday afternoon stroll around Silver Lake. PFD is required. Contact Marty at 207-801-1488, call or text.
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES SPORTS PUB & RESTAURANT located at 2 Hat Trick Drive in FALMOUTH (behind the Walmart off Route 1). Good food, full bar, inside and outside seating, free parking on site.
Join us on the farm for live music performed by The Maine Coon Cats Band - an all female Americana roots string band. We will also have lawn games, animals for visiting, food & drink specials, fire pits, & more! Feel free to visit the FB event page or Eventbrite for more details
See SlygoRoad (ska / jam band) at Sunset Grill, Old Orchard Beach, ME See this great band for Listening and Dancing. No cover charge; donations for the band are appreciated. Some of the band members have played together for 35 years! The Sunset Bar & Grill – 6 Fernald Street, Old Orchard Beach Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211
You are invited to kayak 10 miles down the Kennebec River with best friends you never met before. We will kayak from Richmond to Brick Island in Merrymeeting Bay, camp on the island at a group campsite, and spend the day kayaking in the area. Bring lunch, dinner, and something to share. We will have... [Read More]
Long Mountain in Bethel, Maine is a moderate loop hike (5.6miles) with great views and 1,115 feet of elevation gain. Stated as a moderately challenging hike that takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to complete. We'll leave the Portland Area at 8:30am and will plan to leave the trailhead at 10:30am for those who want... [Read More]
It's later than you think! End if summer sail on the Emily Jane to a secret Island for a picnic and exploration and to find one's place in life without need for expensive counseling! Leaving South Portland Dock at 9 am. Contact Cap'n Dan@478six835! For your station today!
Hike at Blackstrap Community Forest, Falmouth What: About 3.5-4 miles of roots and ridges. We’ll start on the Cross Falmouth Trail, which has recently been rerouted and now passes along a beautiful stream. Our mid-point is a lovely, unexpected waterfall. Hunting is allowed here. No dogs, please. When: Monday, August 26, 9:30 am -12:00 pm... [Read More]
RNC predictions place earlier darkness coming soon as the Earth slows and tilts into Fall. Grab a dwindling slot on the Emily Jane sailing yacht and enjoy soft fleeting summer breezes whisking you along accompanied by a starry-eyed adoring partner gurantee! Experienced Counselors onboard! Text Dan@478six835 for for your station in life today!
Leaving midday coming back the next day about midday to Snow Island in Harpswell on the Emily Jane text. Dan at 478-6835 for a spot
Join us for a spectacular Labor Day weekend in Baxter State Park! We have reserved camping at Nesowadnehunk Field site. Friday (early bird day) - capacity of 16 *FULL, Wait-list Available Saturday - capacity of 48 Sunday - capacity of 48 Leaving Monday Please contact me to reserve your space, earlier is best as this... [Read More]
The link below will be a directory for members who want to carpool up to Baxter State Park. Carpool list If you are driving please list yourself. It's participants responsibility to reach out to drivers and figure the details! Also note that your carpool buddy may be driving on another day you need. Please stay... [Read More]
This is a 7 mile out and back hike of Double Top that starts at the Nesowadnehunk Field Campground at the Doubletop Mountain Trail. Meet at the trailhead at 11am. It should take around 4 to 5 hours depending how long we take. This is a strenuous hike so plan accordingly. Doubletop Mountain (north peak... [Read More]
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at FOUNDATION BREWING located at #1 INDUSTRIAL WAY in PORTLAND. Inside and outside seating. Pizza menu. Definitive Brewing and Austin Street Brewery are next door. Allagash is just up the street. Quality food trucks on site.
Saturday will be the potluck night at the Labor Day event @ Baxter State Park. Bring a meal to share! Outside of this night, meals are participants own responsibility. See you there!
This is an event hosted at the Baxter State park Labor day weekend! 3.4 miles (plus 1 mile on Hunt trail 4.4 miles total one way to Baxter Peak) Elevation gain 3,982ft I have yet to do this trail but its description is: This trail is the shortest route to Baxter Peak from a roadside... [Read More]
This is an 11.5-mile loop on the Marston Trail. This strenuous but beautiful hike climbs 1 4000 footer, and 3 of the Hundred Highest of New England and has an Elevation gain of 4,652 feet so be prepared with lots of food, layers hydration, and a headlamp ( just in case). I plan to be... [Read More]
This is a whole day event so we will get an early start in order to be back for Happy Hour and Dinner. The drive from the camping area to the trailhead is a 45-60 minute drive. We MUST carpool due to a limited number of parking spots at Katahdin Stream. Distance to Summit: 3.7... [Read More]
