Maine Outdoor Journal

I'm eager to hike next weekend and am curious where the best place to go in ME or NH might be. Thanks!... more

Hi there, I have been doing some research online, trying to find out if anyone has any information on my dog who was taken from the trails of Douglas Mtn in mid to late August of 2007. He is a wolf looking dog, actually a Native American Indian dog and has a silver grayish blue soft coat with sky blue... more

Horseback riding lessons and cheese making are what we do on the farm, Pineland Farms that is. Located in New Gloucester, Pineland Farms is a privately owned working farm open to the public for exploration, recreation and education. Steph and Jeff start out the show by taking a rather amusing horseback riding lesson. (Jeff has some issues with his horse)... more

Mount Desert Island – Exploring Acadia National Park and Southwest Harbor. There's lots of adventure options when it comes to Acadia. Jeff decides to take a nature cruise to Little Cranberry Island and Steph chooses to hike up Dorr Mountain for a view of Frenchman Bay. Later in the show, they'll meet up at Oktoberfest in Southwest Harbor for food,... more

A four-mile loop trail leads to Round Top Mountain, the highest in the 5,600-acre Kennebec Highlands Preserve. En route there are views to Belgrade village, and on top, a clearing with a look over the surrounding hills and the blue gems of Watson, Round and Beaver Ponds. Directions: From Belgrade Lakes go north on Route 27 for four miles. Turn left... more

There aren't many fire towers left standing atop Maine's mountains, so that's reason enough to hike Mount Pisgah. Follow the old Jeep road for almost a mile to a fork. Take the foot path straight ahead to the impressive 60-foot tower. Zigzag up the steps to the lookout cabin and revel in the astounding views in every direction. Directions: Follow Route... more