Four Seasons of Camping at Maine Sporting Camps, Cabins & Lodges

Maine Sporting Camps

Experience the Real Maine Wilderness Some are rustic with gas lights and no modern conveniences, while others are modern and offer WiFi.  Many are a family tradition, with ownership passed down through multiple generations.  When you stay at one of Maine’s sporting camps the outdoor possibilities are endless.  Hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation are the …

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Step Falls, Newry Maine: Great Family Waterfall Hike

Step Falls near Grafton Notch State Park Step Falls is one of my favorite places to visit any time of year in Maine.  The hike to the falls is an easy 20-25 minutes (0.6 miles) and is perfect for families.  The lower falls are an easy hike and the last section of the upper falls …

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Jeep Clubs and 4×4 Off-Road Trails in Maine

Where are the 4×4 off-road trails? Several people have asked me where the offroad trails are for Jeeps and other vehicles in Maine.  You might as well be asking me for the pin number to my ATM card- I won’t tell you.  The reason is simple- we belong to a Jeep club that practices Leave …

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Check out the 2017 Maine Foliage Report!

2017 Maine Foliage Fall is here in Maine and what better time to grab your camera and explore the wild, scenic beauty of the state!  This is a great time of year to go hiking, camping, paddling, biking or take a road trip and enjoy the colorful scenery as the leaves change across the state. …

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Gauntlet Falls & Mud Gauntlet Falls, Jo-Mary Road in the North Maine Woods

Just off Route 11 between Millinocket and Brownville Junction I recently visited the North Maine Woods to find two fantastic waterfalls:  Gauntlet Falls and Mud Gauntlet Falls.  Most people only visit Gauntlet Falls, but I noticed DeLorme shows Mud Gauntlet Falls just below Gauntlet and decided to check it out.  I hear Gauntlet Falls is …

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