The city of Portland, Maine is on a peninsula that juts to the east into Casco Bay like an old man’s chin. To the north is the Presumpscot River and… Read more Portland Circumnavigation on Stand Up Paddle Board →
We should all thank The Nature Conservancy for acquiring Great Wass Island in 1978. It ensured this beautiful island will be preserved in perpetuity. To say its 1,576 acres are spectacular would… Read more Family Hikes in Downeast Maine #2: Great Wass Island Preserve →
The text came in, “Fish are here!” “Where?”, I replied. The response was accompanied by a picture of what looked like a 40-inch striped bass, “Where else can you get… Read more Fishing Triathlon—Maine Surf Casting for Striped Bass →
The goal of this blog is quite simple: to share stories of outdoor adventures that most people are capable of doing themselves. They usually take place in Maine, but occasionally we’ll… Read more Welcome to Backyard to Backcountry Adventures →