It is time to put the winter back in Winterfest! This year it will be held at Bretton woods NH! , in the heart of the White Mountains. Expect plenty of snow! We have already booked 25 bunks at the center for Saturday night February 28th as a start, we expect more. The price is... [Read More]
Join me for a walk around Back Cove. Anyone is welcome, but new MOACers are especially encouraged to come with questions and learn what MOAC is all about. There should be new snow Tuesday night, but hopefully the trail will be well broken out. Bring traction. The loop is about 3.5 miles long. The temperature... [Read More]
Join about 65 outdoor enthusiasts for a social time with snacks and our inspirational monthly program. Topic and presenter to be announced. Meeting is held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 524 Allen Avenue in Portland. See friends and meet new members. Always open to the public.
MOAC will present trip stories and news about The Penobscot Paddle and Chowder Society, a boating club with a chowder problem. Starting in 1969, this organization is 50 years plus and running. The group features whitewater canoeing and whitewater kayaking on Maine rivers and other New England locations. In addition to paddling, this nonprofit organizes... [Read More]
Join us this Thursday March 5 for a $30 ski day at Black mt in Rumford me. We will meet at the main chairlift at 9:30. For any cross country skiers the Nordic trails are free for the day. Rob Keizer
Women in the Wild - Maine Outdoor Film Festival Date: Thursday, March 5 MAINE OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTS: Women in the Wild - Films to celebrate International Women's Day! Venue Name: L.L. Bean Leon Gorman Conference Center Parking: Located outside of the Conference Center Street Address: 15 Casco Street, Freeport, ME 04033 Time: Doors at 6:00PM, films begin at 6:45PM,... [Read More]
This week we'll try to coordinate with those that are going up to Cadenza on Friday evening. With that in mind HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at RIVALRIES located at 2 Hat Trick Dr. in FALMOUTH. Please note: We'll also be starting a half hour earlier (so at 5:00PM) to better coordinate with the... [Read More]
The BLUELINERS are back! This is an all-star lineup featuring current members of Ronnie Earl’s Broadcasters and Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, including Peter and Mudcat Ward. If you like classic Blues, this is where you should be Friday! Show starts at 7:00. See stage and studio credits and link for tickets below. Cadenza is... [Read More]
American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid Saturday and Sunday March 7 and 8, 2025 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM $200.00 per person. Be prepared to respond to medical emergencies in the great outdoors! The primary purpose of the ARC-WRFA course is to provide individuals a foundation of first aid knowledge and skills to respond to emergencies and give... [Read More]
Hey, Boyne and Indie Pass Holders and x-c skiers: Come to The Roadhouse for up to three nights (or more or less). Sugarloaf tickets are $65 every Wednesday for Maine Day with purchase online. Make your lodging reservation directly with Lisa at 207-670-8361 or via email maineroadhousehostel@gmail.com. Group rate for bunks is $45. Not only... [Read More]
Come and stay early, later or as posted. This is a flexible trip. Contact The Roadhouse for reservations. All the details here: https://moac.org/event/sugarloaf-ski-and-stay/ Contact Eileen Whynot by text or call 207-749-0211
Spring is almost here! Let's do a beach walk. Meet at Scarborough Beach at 10:00. We'll walk to the end and cross over to Ferry Beach and walk back. Some stairs involved.
After a great Moac ski day last week at black mt let’s do another this Friday at Pleasant mt.in Bridgeton.We will meet at the summit express lift at 9:30.Online tickets for Friday are $35 until sold out. Rob 603-418-5240
HAPPY HOUR this Friday will be at THE CLUB AT RIVERSIDE (formerly the Riverside Grill) located in the clubhouse of the Riverside Golf Course at 1158 Riverside Street in Portland. The food is very good, the parking is free, and they have a full bar. Entertainment 5:00PM to 7:00PM.
Join us at the Maine Roadhouse Inn for a stay on location to ski downhill or cross country, snowshoe or hike, or just relax by the fire! bunk rooms and private rooms are still available and you make your own reservation. Continental breakfast is provided and we do potluck dinners. Call Lisa at the roadhouse... [Read More]
A celebration of the Irish culture, a glass raised to the masses, and a chance to practice your blarney. We will congregate at RiRa's pub on Commercial street. The parade begins at 12pm. Dress accordingly. Pucker up your lips, practice your 160z. curls, and wear your green (the more outrageous the better). A fun time... [Read More]
The North-facing Saddleback is a winner for spring skiing, and Nordic is king at Sugarloaf. Tickets at Saddleback are $55 for age 65+ and $69 for <age 65. These tickets are $111 and $139 every other day. If you have the Indie Pass, you're golden. Call or text for details: Eileen Whynot 207-749-0211. I plan... [Read More]
Canoe 100 miles through the wild lands of West Texas/Mexico below 2,000' sheer wall canyons! Remote desert landscape! These are the Lower Canyons just in and downstream of Big Bend National Park, Texas. Possibly slated for a border wall this year so this might be the last time. Some rapids (class 2) and portaging, Camp... [Read More]
This is the year to ski the legendary Jay Peak. Last week of March is a perfect time to get the snow vibe. LMK what days you can make the trip. Two nights minimum. Leave early, drive to Jay, hang around and enjoy the area, ski, enjoy, sleep, ski, hang out, sleep, drive back to... [Read More]
Let's welcome spring and enjoy the sunset with a walk along the South Portland waterfront, including Willard Beach and Spring Point. The walk will start and end at Bug Light Park (meet in the parking lot at next to the Liberty Ship sculpture). Our 3 mile walk will take us along quiet roads, Willard Beach,... [Read More]
https://www.prlt.org/events/2026/world-trails-film-festival Support land trusts that make awesome trails available to us, either with a donation or attend one of their events.
Join a trip to Concord, Massachusetts to experience the life of Henry David Thoreau and his companions. A bus will leave the Wishcamper Center on the USM Campus at 8:00 AM for a ride to the Old Manse in Concord, where Emerson and Hawthorne lived – Thoreau planted a vegetable garden there as a wedding present... [Read More]