News release Maine voters have decisively approved (55% – 45%) a first-ever $30 million Maine Trails Bond to repair and expand all types of trails statewide. The successful passage of the bond solidifies Maine’s position as a national leader in outdoor recreation to support local economic growth and expand access for all users. Starting in Read More
Outdoor Recreation
Maine's environment offers many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, whether it be paddling, bird watching, hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, or other activities, Maine has beautiful lakes, forests, trails, and coastline to explore. Outdoor recreation is an important part of Maine's economy as well as a reason for Maine to preserve and protect as much public land as we can, so it is available for us to enjoy now, as well as for future generations.
Saturday, October 19: Prescott Field Accessible Trails Event, Farmington
NRCM, the High Peaks Alliance, the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF), Life Enrichment Advancing People (LEAP), and the Town of Farmington partnered for an all-abilities accessible walk on UMF’s new universally accessible trail along the Sandy River, followed by lunch and socializing at the Town of Farmington’s Walton’s Mill Park along Temple Stream with Read More
Vote Yes on Question 4 Campaign Launched to Support Maine Trails
News release Leading voices from Maine’s outdoor recreation, conservation, and economic development communities today launched a campaign urging voters to invest in Maine’s trails by voting Yes on Question 4 on November’s ballot. Question 4 will provide sorely needed funding to repair and expand all types of trails statewide by creating a first-ever $30 million Read More
September 17, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec River with NRCM!
Kennebec Paddle with NRCM! Tuesday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NRCM staff led an 8-mile paddle on the Kennebec River from Sidney to Augusta. There was a Registered Maine Guide, Richard Behr, accompanying us on this paddling trip, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Edwards Dam removal. On this trip guests learned more about Read More
A Paddling Adventure on the Sandy for Salmon
In May 2024, photographer Joe Klementovich and three others embarked on a Source to Sea paddle on the Sandy River to experience the spawning grounds of endangered Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish. The trip was organized by Rivers for Change and supported by the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Here, Joe gives us his perspective Read More
Enock Glidden: Expert and Advocate for Trails Access for All
Born with spina bifida, Enock Glidden is a Maine-based disabled athlete, adventurer, motivational speaker, and an advocate for others with disabilities. He works at Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation. An accomplished rock climber, he has completed an ascent of the Zodiac route on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, has a goal to summit Mt. Read More
Explore and Celebrate Maine’s Great Trails
This year marks passage of Maine’s first-ever trails bond! More than 500 organizations, businesses, and communities came together with NRCM urging legislators to pass the measure. Now the Maine Trails Bond will appear on the November ballot. If approved by Maine voters, the bond will provide $30 million over 4 years for the design, development, Read More
A Great New Place to Bird
If you’re like us, you like to combine your birding with discovering a new, spectacular place. A few weekends ago, we achieved that goal when we led a birding outing for members of the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) to the Perham Stream Birding Trail, located in Madrid, Maine. Madrid, in case you’re a Read More
June 15, 2024: Paddle the Kennebec with NRCM
Saturday, June 15, 2024 The trip cost $20 per person for nonmembers and was limited to 25 people. This trip was suitable for beginner paddlers. NRCM staff and guests did an 8-mile paddle on the Kennebec River from Skowhegan to Hinckley. Registered Maine Guide Richard Behr accompanied guests on this paddling trip, where paddlers learned Read More
