Getting outside while the weather is still good and making the most of Maine's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities is one way to get through the pandemic, and stay distanced from others. We discuss the top-notch outdoor recreation options that can be found in Maine and New England, including different forms of recreation and different places to go. We highlight better known attractions as well as hidden gems, and how to enjoy them safely.
Guests
Abbey Gingras, associate audience editor, Outside magazine
Carolann Ouellette, director, Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation
Matthew Polstein, owner/operator, New England Outdoor Center
Rob Holmes (call-in), producer, GLP Films; recently worked on a film about Maine's Lakes/Mountains region
Kathy Murray (call-in), integrated pest management entomologist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGqgMxcz9Tw
- The Complete Guide to a Perfect New England Summer
- Chimani Launches Its First State-Wide Outdoor Recreation Guide for Maine
- Great American Outdoors Act
- Number Five Mountain, Near Jackman
- Greenwood Ice Caves
- Acadia at Schoodic
- Mount Hunger via Waterbury Trail
- Traveler Loop, Baxter State Park
- Maine Trail Finder
- MaineFoliage.com
- Adventure Local Maine
- Maine Land Trust Network
