As the end of peak summer vacation season draws near, fall adventuring awaits for those who relish crisp temperatures and fewer cars on the roads (and in parking lots). Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been buzzing with activity this summer in wonderful ways. Read on for updates from the Friends of Katahdin Woods 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.
What Clean Water Means to…
We asked these members and also frequent My Maine This Week photographers to answer the question, “What does clean water mean to you?” Gerard Monteux, NRCM member, Hancock “In the wildlife and nature photography business, the importance of clean water is what’s referred to as a ‘No-Brainer’ (LOL). The overwhelming majority of my shooting is Read More
NRCM Staff Share Apps to Help You Explore Maine’s Outdoors
Looking for ways to explore and learn more about Maine’s environment? Check out these NRCM staff picks! If you have other apps you use, please share them with us at nrcm@nrcm.org. LEAF SNAP: Abben Maguire (Administrative Assistant/Accounts Payable Coordinator) uses this handy plant ID app to identify mushrooms, plants, flowers, and more! Fun fact he learned from the Read More
Exploring and Celebrating Maine’s Clean Water
The 50th anniversary of the iconic Clean Water Act (CWA) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the health and beauty of Maine’s water resources. Our lakes, rivers, streams, and coastline are central to what makes Maine so beloved. There are so many spectacular places to visit, how do you decide where to go? I hope Read More
My Maine This Week: Barbara Heap
NRCM member Barbara Heap of Readfield, Maine, has been out enjoying all that Maine’s environment has to offer this summer. Enjoy two photos that she took on trips earlier this summer. The first is the view from her kayak of Wilson Pond in Greenville. The second is a gorgeous rainbow over the Bigelow Preserve. Wow! Read More
Loons, Balloons, and Pontoons
A local radio station asked the question earlier this week, “What have you done this summer that you have never done before?” My answer: My husband, Chris, and I bought a boat. Yup. That’s right. We spent a day out on my brother- and sister-in-law’s pontoon boat and decided that was the life for us! Read More
A Jaunt in the Bigelows
The Bigelow mountain range is one of Maine’s true gems. The stark ridgeline thrust up by tectonic movement millions of years ago was made even more dramatic by glacial scouring within the last 20 millennia, resulting in a bedrock spine extending 18 miles along the entire length of Flagstaff Lake. The range is home to Read More
My Maine This Week: Emma Bourget
This week’s feature comes from Emma Bourget of Gardiner, Maine, who writes, “My boyfriend and I enjoyed a beautiful hike of Roundtop on the Kennebec Highlands on a sunny day recently. After several miles of hiking through the beautiful Maine woods, the trail opened to reveal rewarding scenic views.” We agree! That view is spectacular! Read More
July 20, 2022: Outdoors for All Webinar
Outdoors for All On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, the Maine Public Health Association (MPHA) hosted Enock Glidden for a (virtual) presentation about Outdoors for All. As a lifelong resident of Maine and a disabled adventurer, Enock Glidden has made it his life’s mission to explore the world. He has had the opportunity to experience a Read More