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5 ways to enjoy the outdoors close to home

Fit Maine Fit Maine March 26, 2019
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Fit Maine March 26, 2019
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POST-STORM SUNSET + MOONRISE. We waited out the st POST-STORM SUNSET + MOONRISE. We waited out the storm in @brendacyr13's van, full of sunset faith and moonrise optimism. The waves raged while the rain pummeled. But we waited patiently. . Soon enough, the barrage of rain subsided, the sea state found calm again, and we made our easy paddling way into Portland Harbor just in time to watch the sun wave goodbye behind the city skyline. Then we turned our attention east, luring out the moon with encouraging words of support. It was summer perfection. . #sup #paddleboarding #maine #207 #sunset #moonrise #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym
LAZYGUT THRUMCAPS. Could be my trail name. Or a wr LAZYGUT THRUMCAPS. Could be my trail name. Or a wrestling maneuver from the WWE involving a pile of sausage casings and two aluminum garbage can lids. . So what in island's name is a thrumcap? . "‘Thrum’  is a word from the weaving community and it means the short ends after the weaving has been taken off the loom. And so these rocky little islands with some growth on top are often called ‘thrumcap.’ ” - from The Coast Walk Project blog, where Jenn Booher walks the coast of MDI and writes about the art and science found on the island's edge. . If ever there is a job opening for Maine Island Namer, I would like to be considered. . #maine #maineisland #207 #kayakinginmaine #kayaking #paddling #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym
HEADSTAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING. Now I just need to le HEADSTAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING. Now I just need to learn how to paddle with my feet. . Nice capture by the saltwater-dipping @texturedporcelain . #headstand #sup #paddleboarding #supyoga #maine #207 #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
RAILCYCLES. These nifty two-person pedal bikes are RAILCYCLES. These nifty two-person pedal bikes are a hoot to ride, and railcycles make for a pretty unique and easy-going experience through the woods in Thorndike. . But first, it should be noted that it is generally frowned upon to ride a bicycle or otherwise loiter about on railroad tracks. Because trains. The railcycles on the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad Tracks were designed for the purpose and are used on a section of track that isn’t currently in use by trains. . The railcycles themselves are a blend of recumbent bike and pedal boat. They have a durable and simple frame that connects two seats to four wheels, and are otherwise wide open to the summer breeze and sunshine. Riders sit side-by-side and slide their feet into the baskets on the pedals. There are seatbelts, a brake, and a basket to hold your things, if you happen to bring any things with you. . They’re also decidedly not aerodynamic.  . That's fine. Railcycles aren't about speed. They're about leisurely jaunts on the iron tracks where trains used to tread. They’re for pedaling adventurers who appreciate the scenery. They’re for curiosity and fun—and the joy of getting to tell people about that time you rode a railcycle in Thorndike, to which they’ll all reply, “What the heck is a railcycle?” . Read more about it in this week's @portland_phoenix . #maine #207 #railcycles #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym
SUNSET ON THE SACO RIVER. It's pretty swell! It al SUNSET ON THE SACO RIVER. It's pretty swell! It also really helps that @mainstreetrob has a kayak obsession that requires him to have a trailer he can park down at the mouth of the river so we can all just float our leisurely way to the sea and be driven back. 👍 Thanks, Rob! . #kayaking #maine #207 #robisfamous #outdoors #paddling #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym
POTATO ISLAND. It's a place I've been hankering to POTATO ISLAND. It's a place I've been hankering to go since landing on another Potato Island last summer and being quickly shooed away. "It's private!" the guy said. I'd confused that Potato Island for one on the @meislandtrail - my love for all things potato clouding my navigational judgment. . This weekend, we landed on the right Potato. . While the weekend called for possible showers, @brendacyr13 and I packed our boats with potatoes and potato chips and potato stix and potato vodka...and maybe some camping gear and raincoats, too. We departed from Naskeag Point in Brooklin and made our way on the calmest of coastal waters. . We landed on Potato and set up camp, spotted a starfish, a mink, and a ladybug who rode on my hat for over an hour. . We explored the nearby Lazygut Thrumcaps, saw seals and schools of fish, terns and guillemots. . At night we made a fire and saw a peek of the sun as it bid adieu for the day. . Yep. Potato was awesome. I knew it would be. . Thanks to Maine Island Trail Association and the land owners who make public access to these stunning Maine places possible. ❤ . #maine #kayaking #paddlinginmaine #coastalmaine #207 #summer #adventure #maineadventure #maineislandtrail #islandcamping #idocoolshitinmaine
Paddleboard marsh tour with @texturedporcelain, wh Paddleboard marsh tour with @texturedporcelain, where we spotted at least 1,000 glossy ibises on their way to what I am assuming is a Sharp-Looking Birds of the World annual conference. A multitude of sandpipers, egrets, and a buoy I thought was a limb...but it wasn't. . Guenola is a beginner SUPer, but methinks she looks right at home on that board. . #maine #207 #sup #paddleboarding #mainepaddling #outdoors #maineadventure #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
EVENING SUP + ME IN A CUP. Took the stupendous @te EVENING SUP + ME IN A CUP. Took the stupendous @texturedporcelain out for a spin on the paddleboards and she rightly brought some of her pottery along. Because that's how she do. Can't forget the @allagashbrewing. . 📷 and cup by @texturedporcelain . #maine #207 #sup #paddleboarding #outdoors #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
I'm learning to be a good skiffer! I think I wear I'm learning to be a good skiffer! I think I wear a skiff pretty well, although I did nearly bump into a lobster boat and definitely did knock into the dock. New drivers, amiright? . Stupendous capture and instruction by @waynesboreaux . #learning #maine #207 #islesford #summah
Met my boss in real life today. She's in from Hous Met my boss in real life today. She's in from Houston to meet with our CEO to do some business brainstorming. She'd never been to Maine or on a paddleboard. We fixed that. @mrs.ashtonjohnson kicked ass. . #maine #207 #paddleboarding #sup #sunset #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine
KETTLE COVE. Sunset and moonrise with @brendacyr13 KETTLE COVE. Sunset and moonrise with @brendacyr13. . #sunset #moonrise #fullmoon #sup #paddleboarding #maine #207 #summer #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym #maineadventure
TENTATIVE (adjective) - not certain whether to get TENTATIVE (adjective) - not certain whether to get out of the tent to eat snacks and go for a paddle (oh, that does sound nice) or lie back down and embrace the splendor of a sea breeze tent nap (dammit, that sounds excellent, too). . #camping #maine #islandcamping #sunrise #207 #outdoors #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym
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