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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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GOOSE EYE + OVENS MOUTH. Are you in the mood for m GOOSE EYE + OVENS MOUTH. Are you in the mood for mountain peaks with expansive vistas that gaze into forever? Maine has those. Do you fancy gently rolling paths that peek out over tidal waters close to the coast? Maine has plenty of them, too. . As warm-weather hikers ready their boots and backpacks for a season on the trails, the big question is: how do you choose? Maine has steep terrain that climbs into alpine and leisurely routes that spill out onto coastal rocks. We're blessed by hiking abundance, so much so that it feels like it'd take a lifetime to hike it all. Luckily Maine's hikers are up to that challenge. . In this week's @portland_phoenix, two beautiful hikes that showcase the different sides of Maine: Goose Eye in Newry and Ovens Mouth in Boothbay. . #hiking #maine #207 #maineadventure #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
ADVENTURES IN EVANS NOTCH. Spent the weekend paddl ADVENTURES IN EVANS NOTCH. Spent the weekend paddling the Androscoggin River with @heather_steeves and @life_of_bs, with the coolest basecamp at @evansnotchlodge. Owner Jen also runs the super cool podcast @guidesgonewild, and she and her husband have been bringing the motel and cabins back to life over the last couple of years. It's perfectly located on route 113 near route 2 in Gilead, close to one of the boat launches of the Androscoggin River Trail. . Groups can rent the whole shebang and spend days adventuring on the river or on the mountains and relax at night in front of the campfire or woodstove. . Thanks to Jen for having us, and thanks to the river for its lively waters. . #maine #evansnotch #evansnotchlodge #207 #androscogginriver #paddling #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
WENT FOR A SPIN ON THE ANDROSOGGIN. @life_of_bs, a WENT FOR A SPIN ON THE ANDROSOGGIN. @life_of_bs, adventure dog @bodethehavi, @heather_steeves and I explored two sections of the @mahoosuc_landtrust #androscogginrivertrail this weekend. A beautiful paddle with mountains behind and blue skies ahead! #androscogginriver #maine #207 #paddling #canoeing #maineismygym #idocoolshitinmaine
FULL MOON BRIGHT CITY. We paddled Portland Habor t FULL MOON BRIGHT CITY. We paddled Portland Habor tonight to take in the rising moon and mellow waters. Cripes, this April has been grand. . Just the start to a glorious season on the water. . #maine #portlandmaine #207 #fullmoon #paddling #sup #kayaking #adventure #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym @kelsyhartley @heather_steeves
BIKE MECHANICS. Thanks to Norman of @summerfeetbik BIKE MECHANICS. Thanks to Norman of @summerfeetbike for giving me, @heather_steeves and @sketchyzetchy and informal lesson in basic bike mechanics today. . We got our rides in good shape for an upcoming multi-day trip we're planning this spring and learned how to fix some common bike issues we're likely to encounter. . I also punctured my tube in the process of practicing changing a flat tire, so that was a nice "yea, don't do that when on the side of the road" learning and reminder why practicing in advance - whatever your sport - matters. I'll be more mindful next time, when it matters. Probably. 🤣 . #bikemechanics #cycling #fixit #maine #207 #summerfeet #learning #bikeride
FIRE! Learned to make fire with a bowdrill today w FIRE! Learned to make fire with a bowdrill today with Zack of @rewildmaine - he's been leading classes teaching cool skills like fire starting and basket making from his backyard on Portland's East End (typically classes are held elsewhere, but covid prompted some shifts in location). . Rewild Maine's teachers share all kinds of skills that reconnect us with nature and history - and learning new things is always awesome. . Thank you, Zack, for the welcoming instruction! @moveandbestill and I are coming back to learn how to make that hat! . #rewildmaine #matchlessfirestarting #firestarting #bowdill #nature #learning #newskills #maine #outdoors #idocoolshitinmaine
There’s a reason we never forget how to ride a b There’s a reason we never forget how to ride a bike.  . No matter how many years pass or what other clutter our memories gather, our brains still recall how glorious it was to sail down the streets and sidewalks of our neighborhood with the breeze in our faces, dodging squirrels and jumping curbs all the way to the corner store where we’d buy Slurpees and gum. . We were free to roam as far as our legs would take us and would scream with glee on all the downhills. It was awesome.  Maybe our brains cling to the skill optimistically, holding out hope we might ride a bike like that again one day.  . Judging by the current shortage of bicycles at shops around the country – and the speed with which used bikes sell on platforms like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace – we are embracing that hope.  . For new riders looking to grow their confidence, find some guidance on finding a bike, gaining some skills, finding places to ride, and people to ride with in this week's @portland_phoenix! . H/t to @bikemaine for all their resources and work to make riding and walking in Maine safe and enjoyable! (And check out the reworked 2021 Maine Women's Ride on June 5!) . #bikeride #cycling #maine #bikemaine #207
Seemed like a good day to get the fork on the wate Seemed like a good day to get the fork on the water! . The gulls saw me and I think figured a boat-sized pile of cole slaw couldn't be far behind. Frankly I wish there'd been, too. The world could use more cole slaw. . 📷 thanks to @selkiekelsie
Such a heart-racing thrill for us canovices! I w Such a heart-racing thrill for us canovices! I was riddled with waterfall fears as @heather_steeves and I approached Six Mile Falls during yesterday's Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race (my last time at the race, we chose to portage around). But Heather said, "We will make it down!" And "Shannon! Be confident!" And then she reminded me that the faster we got on with it, the faster we'd be somewhere eating dirty fries and drinking a beer. So we got on with it. And we did it! We didn't dump it or die or curse at each other! We'll be back next year. Hopefully the water levels will be higher again and the falls more daunting still. We'll be ready. Er, not ready, but we'll do it anyway. @kenduskeagstreamcanoerace #maine #207 #canoerace #sixmilefalls #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym #maineadventure
KENDUSKEAG. Rapid success! (Our actual paddling wa KENDUSKEAG. Rapid success! (Our actual paddling was wildly slow, but we didn't bite it at Six Mile Falls!) @heather_steeves . Thanks for the memories, @bangorparksandrec Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race. . #kenduskeag #maine #207 #canoe #paddling #maineismygym #maineadventure #idocoolshitinmaine
Under the Casco Bay Bridge early morning seal SUP. Under the Casco Bay Bridge early morning seal SUP. #maine #207 #sup #idocoolshitinmaine #maineismygym #maineadventure #paddling
MARSH PADDLE. A spring SUP through the Scarborough MARSH PADDLE. A spring SUP through the Scarborough Marsh with @jillounew and @brendacyr13. Rescued owl decoy and rubber glove. . #maine #mainepaddling #207 #scarboroughmarsh #sup #paddling #maineadventure #maineismygym
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