Acadia National Park / Beginner's Guides / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / Winter Adventures

Great Head Trail – Winter hike for Beginners in Acadia National Park

If you're looking for a winter adventure that’s perfect for beginners, the Great Head Trail in Acadia National Park is calling your name! Join me as I recount my first winter hike, filled with breathtaking views and the thrill of learning to navigate the snowy terrain. With a manageable distance of 1.8 miles and only 265 feet of elevation gain, this loop trail offers a low-risk opportunity to embrace the beauty of winter hiking. Don’t forget your microspikes and warm gear—let’s explore the stunning landscapes of Acadia together!

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December 26, 2019

Acadia National Park / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts

North and South Bubble Mountains, Acadia National Park

Hiking the Bubble Mountains in the Winter The Bubble Mountains in Acadia National Park are some of our favorite hikes in the park. The views are amazing and the hikes…

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December 26, 2019

Acadia National Park / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts

Penobscot Mountain – Acadia National Park

Penobscot Mountain is a great winter hike in Acadia National Park Penobscot Mountain is one of our favortie hikes in Acadia National Park. It is a great hike in the…

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December 26, 2019

Acadia National Park / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / Winter Adventures

Pemetic Mountain – Winter Hikes in Acadia National Park

Winter Hikes in Acadia National Park Pemetic Mountain in Acadia National Park is an excellent hike to do in winter because of the exposed ridge line! It is a great…

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December 26, 2019

Acadia National Park / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / Winter Adventures

Hiking Cadillac Mountain in the Winter

Cadillac Mountain is a wonderful winter hike in Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a popular tourist destination in the summer which is why we like to take full…

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December 26, 2019

Fall Adventures / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts

Indian Trail Park in Brewer, Maine

Indian Trail Park features a great walking trail in Brewer, Maine Indian Trail Park is a park in Brewer, Maine which features walking trails. The walking trails create a great…

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December 1, 2019

Hikes & Hiking Related Posts

Chick Hill – Hikes in Greater Bangor

Hiking Chick Hill, near Bangor, Maine: A Hidden Gem with Epic Views Chick Hill, located just outside Bangor in Clifton, Maine, is one of the very first hikes I did…

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December 1, 2019

Backpacking / Beginner's Guides / Food & Drink / Gear / Packing Lists

Guide to Gluten Free Backpacking Food

Knowing what food to pack for backpacking can be challenging, especially if you have a gluten allergy! Finding delicious gluten free backpacking foods is hard enough! Then, you have decide…

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August 31, 2019

Beginner's Guides / FAQ

Beginner’s Guide to Adventure Films

Adventure Films to Watch I love to spend time watching adventure films and documentaries. It's a favorite in our house. I feel like I can never get enough. (Do you…

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August 29, 2019

Road Trips & Day Trips

Take a Tour of Bangor, Maine with the Bangor Historical Society!

Get to know the Bangor Historical Society! We highly recommend taking one of thier walking tours during your visit.

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July 5, 2019

Beginner's Guides / Camping / FAQ / Gear

Beginner’s Guide to Renting Camping Gear in Maine

Rent camping gear online with Back40 Visiting Maine for an outdoor adventure, but don’t want to lug around all of your gear? Portland-based Back40 has the solution. They recently launched…

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May 10, 2019

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Best Easy Hikes close to Bangor, Maine

Things to do in Bangor, Maine - Day Hikes There are so many things to do in Bangor, Maine! If you're into the outdoors and hiking, then this is the…

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April 4, 2019

Adventurer Profiles / Appalachian Trail / FAQ

Casie Frederick, Blogger and member of the AT Class of 2017!

Casie "River" Frederick is a blogger for www.MostlyFreebird.com Casie "River" Frederick is a blogger for www.MostlyFreebird.com, and a writer for The Trek and the Budget-Minded Traveler. She completed the Appalachian…

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April 3, 2019

Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / White Mountains

Blue Hill Winter Hike

Blue Hill, Maine in the Winter Blue Hill is located in the town of Blue Hill, Maine - appropriately named! We selected this hike because we didn't have a lot…

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February 18, 2019

Acadia National Park / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / Winter Adventures

Dorr Mountain | Acadia National Park | Winter Hikes

Winter Hiking in Acadia National Park Lindsay, Allison and I decided to hike Dorr Mountain in Acadia National Park on a cold day in February! The temps outside were around…

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February 2, 2019

Beginner's Guides / FAQ / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts / Winter Adventures

Beginner’s Guide to Winter Hiking Maine’s 4000 Footers

Winter Hiking Essentials - What to pack for hiking during the winter <p style="font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;">What to pack for hiking…

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December 4, 2018

Fall Adventures

Rock Climbing in Camden, Maine with Equinox Guide Service

Rock Climbing in Camden, Maine I LOVE to do things that scare me. As you know by following this blog, I love to hike. One of my favorite parts of…

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November 2, 2018

Beginner's Guides / Camping / FAQ / Hikes & Hiking Related Posts

A Beginner’s Guide to Pooping in the Woods while camping or hiking

< h1> How to Poop in the Woods - A Beginner's Guide How to poop in the woods is a question that any backpacker or camper ponders. It can hold…

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September 24, 2018

Acadia National Park / Adventurer Profiles / FAQ

James Kaiser – Author of Acadia National Park Guide

Meet James Kaiser Next up in our series of Adventurers You Should Know is James Kaiser! We met James when we went out on the Acadia Lobster Cruise. He was there…

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September 23, 2018

Food & Drink

Bangor’s Best Happy Hours

Happy Hour in Bangor Maine Are you visiting or living in Bangor, Maine? Looking for a good Happy Hour in Bangor? Then -  you need this list! Save this to your bookmarks…

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September 23, 2018