Novio’s Bistro
Hey Hey it's DD! I was sitting in the gym parking lot getting ready to train for my #dds35for35, when our good friend Allison called. She's part of our original…
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February 5, 2017
Cadillac Mountain Loop
Acadia National Park It’s no secret that Acadia National Park is one of our favorite destinations. Willow has been hiking there since she was a kid thanks to her parents who got her hooked…
January 26, 2017
Beginner’s Guide to Hiking
Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Hike! <h1>Beginner's Guide to Hiking</h1>Hey! It's DD. One of my friends posted on facebook this week looking for hiking advice, (KATAHDIN- super…
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January 22, 2017
Hiking Sargent Mountain
Sargent Mountain in Acadia National Park It was a beautiful day, to begin with. We've had some AMAZING weather here in Maine this season. Literally perfect. DD and Willow needed…
January 17, 2017
What to do if you encounter bears while camping
Hey, everyone! It's Jessica. I have a hilarious story to share from this summer in Franconia Notch, which has lead us to develop a whole new section for Love Maine…
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January 16, 2017
Beginner’s Guide to Learning how to Snowmobile
My first experience on a snowmobile in Northern Maine. Hey Hey it's DD. I'm typing this using my left hand primarily, because I have what they call "Throttle Thumb" from…
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January 12, 2017
Rime-covered firetower
Winter Hike of Old Speck Mountain
Hello! This is Willow. I wanted to share a pretty interesting story about the power of hobbies and social media. I love social media for bringing like minded people together.…
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January 4, 2017
Snowshoeing in Dorthea Dix Park
It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're talking about #Fitness
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January 2, 2017
Copley rocking the @Cotopaxi daypack at a scenic vista on Mount Blue. This was one of the BEST gets from my @Cairn box subscription.
Hiking Mount Blue – Dog friendly hike
Winter is here and while I’m absolutely enjoying all the white stuff (snowshoeing and I want to try fat tire biking soon), I am planning next year’s hiking adventures…
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December 27, 2016
Cairn
Beginner’s Guide to Winter Hiking
Winter hiking is so rewarding, but the reward is not without much hard work. Fortunately, we've cut out some steps and Willow, our mountaineer, has written a guide as to how…
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December 21, 2016
Hiking Bald Mountain in Dedham Maine
Hikes for Beginners Bald Mountain is maybe the first hike I did when I moved to Maine from Florida (Obviously, this is DD). It's a short but semi-brutal hike with…
November 25, 2016
Winter Hike of Burnt Mountain, near Sugarloaf
Last weekend, we hit a peak that has been on our list for a while. Burnt Mountain sits just northeast of Sugarloaf, in Carrabassett Valley, and comes in at 3600’,…
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November 21, 2016
Table Rock – Grafton Notch
We, (Willow and DD, of course!) were in desperate need of an adventure and fresh air, so we packed a bag, made the perfect trail picnic and headed southwest towards Grafton…
November 16, 2016
Beginner’s Guide to the Ten Essentials
Gear Recommendations for the Ten Essentials <p>The Ten Essentials are necessary for any wilderness situation! These are things that can save your life, and can certainly keep you comfortable during…
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November 9, 2016
Cadillac Mountain in the Fall
Acadia National Park October is a great time to take advantage of the beautiful weather and the quiet trails in Acadia National Park. Willow chose this route because we had just…
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November 2, 2016
North Haven and Penobscot Bay
Beginner’s Guide to hiking in the Moosehead Lake Region
Things to do in Moosehead Lake If you've seen my post about camping on Moosehead Lake, you'll know that my family and I have been camping there for almost 5…
October 1, 2016
Hiking Beech Mountain in Acadia National Park
Southwest Harbor My Dad was visiting from Florida, and we'd already had a pretty full day!We'd taken a tour by air - a plane tour of Mount Desert Island in the morning,…
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September 16, 2016
Sandy Stream Pond
It was a rainy morning at Baxter State Park, but we decided to make the absolute best of it by taking a trip out to Sandy Stream Pond! We were…
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August 19, 2016
Canoeing on Daicey Pond in Baxter State Park
Places to Canoe in Baxter State Park After our adventures at Big and Little Niagara Falls, we wanted to take the canoes out at Daicey Pond! You can do so…
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August 19, 2016
Mud Brook Camp Site in Lily Bay State Park
Mud Brook is Lily Bay State Park's group campsite. Set on a peninsula north of the park, this is a great spot for larger camping crews. It has all…
July 2, 2016