We are lucky to live in a state so beautifully crisscrossed by pristine, fresh waterways. From the Allagash up north, to the Penobscot in the middle, to the Saco in the south—fresh, clean water is a luxury to which we Mainers have become accustomed. I am personally grateful for the federal and state laws, along 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.
My Maine This Week: Glen Widmer
NRCM supporter Glen Widmer of Montville, Maine, shares this photo from last summer and writes, “Our family and my wife’s brother’s family spent four days in the Debsconeag Lakes. Beautiful paddling and laborious portages. This was our final night of camping on First Debsconeag.” Are you starting to plan your summer camping trips? Have you Read More
Melt, Renewal, and Bogs — Maybe March Has Its Merit
For most of my quarter-century in Maine, March has been my least favorite month. Unpredictable weather conditions, slushy roads, mud everywhere, and hardly a touch of green make for a grueling 31 days as we wait for flowers to poke through. The ski season is coming to a close, the snow is rapidly disappearing, and Read More
My Maine This Week: Byrd Wood
Today’s My Maine This Week photographer is NRCM member Byrd Wood of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Look at that blue sky! Byrd writes, “This photo was taken when we were cross-country skiing at Harris Farm in Dayton. The sky was a brilliant blue and the snow hung on the trees like soft cotton balls.” Do you have Read More
A Winter Rowing Adventure in Belfast
For more than 10 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has partnered with Maine sporting camps to offer discounts on outdoor adventures and overnight stays to NRCM members. Recently we have started partnering with other outdoor recreation companies, the most recent being DoryWoman Rowing in Belfast. Between now and May 31, 2022, contact us Read More
My Maine This Week: Nicolle Littrell
My Maine This Week features photos sent to us by NRCM supporter Nicolle Littrell of Belfast, Maine. The photos are all photos she took during various trips around Belfast Bay for her business, DoryWoman Rowing. You can see more photos from her rowing adventures on Facebook and Instagram by following @dorywomanrowing. Nicolle writes, “I’m attaching Read More
Salvation or Obsession: The Future of Skiing in Maine
As winter storm warnings flashed across our phones and televisions last week, my friend Ellis and I were hatching plans to get to the mountains for what we knew would be a truly stellar ski day. Faith in my snow tires and an acute case of powder fever put winter driving considerations on the back Read More
My Maine This Week: Sam Horine
Since most of us in Maine have been dealing with subzero temperatures and lots of wind over the past week or so, we thought we would share this photo, taken on a warmer day this fall by NRCM member and frequent My Maine This Week contributing photographer Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine. Maine has some Read More
Exploring Community Trails, Big and Small, in Maine
With new funding streams coming in and plans progressing to improve our walking and biking paths, we have a lot to be hopeful for in Maine. In the coming years there will be myriad opportunities to engage at the local, state, and federal levels to advocate for community trails. Such an investment would be not Read More
