Black Friday in Maine? Go Outside and Play!

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If you’re like me, the thought of battling crowds of sale shoppers on Black Friday sends chills down your spine.  It certainly isn’t my idea of “a good time.”  I would rather be outside breathing fresh air, taking in the view and enjoying some peace and quiet.  Maine is the perfect place for all of that, especially after tourist season.  Here are some ideas of places to go across the state to

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Canoeing the Moose River Loop | Bow Trip, Jackman, Maine. Day 1

Preparation for the AWW Henry and I love adventure.  Henry is a seasoned canoeist, although out of practice by about 25 years, and I am as green as they get.  Before our trip to Jackman to paddle the Moose River Loop/Bow Trip, I had been in a canoe about twice.  That’s a rough guess.  We came …

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Becoming a Maine Guide 1: The Adventure Begins

Better put on a pot of coffee!

Henry and I decided we wanted to become Registered Maine Guides.  We both have a strong love for the outdoors, and we go on wild adventures every chance we get.  Nothing is more rewarding than helping others connect with the Maine outdoors, and we love to share our knowledge with anyone who wants to learn.  Becoming a Registered Maine Guide is a great way to share our passion for the outdoors with others, and make money doing something we love.

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Allagash Wilderness Waterway Video Series: Chamberlain Lake Tramway Railroad Trestle Paddle by: Uncut & Unedited!

This is the 5th video in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway series documenting our trip to the Allagash in August 2016.  This video is completely uncut & unedited, from Day 1 of our trip as we paddle past the remnants of the Chamberlain Lake Tramway Railroad Trestle. The 1,500 foot long trestle was built in 1926 …

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Allagash Wilderness Waterway Video Series: Long Lake Dam Approach- UNCUT& UNEDITED!

This is the 4th video in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway series documenting our trip to the Allagash in August 2016.  This video is completely uncut & unedited, from Day 3 of our trip where we paddle the Northern section of Long Lake to the shore just before the VERY dangerous Long Lake Dam. Background information about …

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