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In the early years of Maine’s statehood, the Maine Legislature was strapped for money. The state had millions of acres of public land in northern Maine that was considered “forested wasteland” at that time. The state sold the land to speculators for pennies an acre to balance the budget. One speculator named David Pingree purchased several townships encompassing the headwater lakes of what is now the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW).
Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby and Kid’s Derby on Saturday January 28, 2012 to the date of Saturday, February 25, 2012. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions.
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands reservation system will be open for Sebago Lake State Park campground reservations only on Feb. 1, and for all state park campgrounds at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, according to BPL officials.
Welcome to Hirundo Wildlife Refuge. Hirundo is a 2,400 acre nature preserve, spanning Pushaw and Dead Streams, Lac D’Or (lake), vast wetlands, including domed bog and maple and juniper swamps, and mixed hardwood and evergreen forests. Only 10 miles from the University of Maine, Orono Campus, visitors paddle canoes free of charge and watch playful river otters, breeding Wood Ducks, Bald Eagles, and Osprey in the tranquil beauty. While hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing, one might encounter moose, deer, red and gray fox, muskrat, beaver, otter, black bear, bobcat, fisher, and ermine.
Winter Family Fun Day activities include: Cross-country skiing, sliding, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobile tote rides, birdhouse building, and nature walks. The event fee is $1.50 for adults, ages 12-64; kids and seniors, free. A hot lunch is included.
The buoys can be hazardous, particularly to snowmobilers who use Maine’s frozen lakes and ponds. Although the buoys have reflective tape on them, when they are frozen in, they may be difficult to see, according to George Powell, BPL’s Boating Facilities Division director, under the Maine Department of Conservation.
Hot off the success of its “First Day Hikes” held on New Year’s Day, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands once again is offering an array of winter family fun activities at Maine state parks. Five fun, affordable day-long events will be held in January and February at some of Maine’s most beautiful outdoor locales as a way to encourage kids and families to explore what the state has to offer in the wintertime.
AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine’s participation this weekend in the nationwide “First Day Hikes” initiative was very successful, despite the freezing New Year’s Eve rain in northern Maine that affected one [...]
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, located in Freeport, is offering nature programs at 2 p.m. on Sundays through Jan. 29, 2012, weather permitting.
Christmas gift certificates still available – emailed to your stocking by Dec. 24! Call our friendly elves at 888-484-3317 to give the gift of outdoor adventure this year!
The 2012 sporting seasons are upon us, and the 2012 hunting and fishing licenses are available online NOW. To purchase your 2012 licenses go to https://www.informe.org/moses/
The Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW), Maine’s 92-mile-long ribbon of lakes,lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams that winds through northern Maine’s vast forests, is providing winter campgrounds at Chamberlain Bridge and Kellogg Brook. Registration for the campgrounds will take place:
8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Chamberlain Bridge ranger station.
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs at 2:00 p.m., except the December 4th “Steamer Dig” starting at 12:30 p.m., on Sundays through December 18, weather permitting. Starting at the benches at the end of the second parking lot, one hour guided programs may include a walk, short talks, and other activities.
Maine state park passes, both vehicle and individual passes, are popular, convenient and very affordable gifts to give to family and friends. Because they are good all season long, they offer lots of opportunities for day-use fun and adventure in some of Maine’s most beautiful places.
REMINDER: "Trouble Is my Business" on Stage at Portland Stage Company January 24th to February 19th
Jazz Pianist Robert Glasper to Perform at Bates College on February 9, 2012
Weekly Message from Governor Paul LePage for February 4th, 2012
Local Love Muscle Valentines Day Film Festival At Geno’s 2/14/12
The Bill Thibodeau Band at Next Generation Theatre Feb. 11, 2012
George Lopez, Classical Pianist to Perform at Jewett Hall Auditorium, Sunday, February 12, 2012.
February 2012 Deals, Events, News and all things Gritty!
Stop Dirty Tar Sands Oil from Coming Through Maine: Public Meeting Feb. 9, 2012