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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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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…


