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What kind of kayak should I buy??
By John Mathieu One of the more common questions I get asked while guiding is what kind of kayak should I buy? The answer is simple: Buy the lightest possible boat you can afford that meets your expectations for use. One of the biggest obstacles for people to go kayaking is transportation of your watercraft…
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Adventure Travel Market Trends
A look at trends worldwide and right here in Maine By Jeanne Christie At the end of each calendar year; I take time to look back on the past year. For my guiding business, this is a quiet time with limited guiding activities scheduled between now and mid-April. So during the winter months I update…
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MWGO 2025 Annual Gathering and Meeting
The 2025 MWGO Annual Meeting was held at Evergreens Campground and Restaurant along the Kennebec River in Solon on Sunday, October 26. There were 12 MWGO members and special guest Jeff McCabe – past MWGO board member and Director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) participating. The morning skill sharing started out with…
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The Penobscot River Paddling Trail is Open
by Cloe Chunn After 8 years of work, the Penobscot River Paddling Trail has 11 free campsites along the main stem of the Penobscot River. The start point is the Medway Boat Launch, and the end point is 103 miles downstream on Verona Island, gateway to continuing adventures on the Maine Island Trail. The northernmost…
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The Story of Winter
Winter means many things to many people. It can bring on a sense of longing for the sunny days of summer, it can encourage us to slow down and to rest a bit more, and it can open up a whole new way to access the natural world around us. For me, winter means the…
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