The Maine Outsider is a free newsletter curating outdoor events across the state. Our mission is simple — help you find the fun and help great organizations find you.
Maine Outsider: Invite 126 // Jun 17
Invite 126 // Jun 17Early June sits in a gap. School's still in session, crowds are minimal, and the ocean is still too cold for most people to bother. The mosquitoes can be bad, and the black flies provide constant companionship away from the coast. But the color green makes up for all that. Everything is alive this time of year. The trees, grasses, and salt marshes are at their greenest. It's humid and warm, and a few lawns in my neighborhood have gone feral. Take a week off, and nature takes over. This window of exceptional vibrancy and relative quiet is brief. Here are a few opportunities to enjoy it. ✌️ Max Reach 1,000+ Maine outdoor enthusiasts while supporting a community resource. View sponsorship opportunities.
Geology Walk at Reid State ParkFri, Jun 19 | Georgetown | Free Walk the beaches of Reid State Park with Bowdoin professors, leading a hands-on look at the geology and how the shoreline is changing.
Sugarloaf Bike Park: Opening DayFri, Jun 19 | Carrabassett Valley | Paid Ride New England's newest lift-assisted bike park for its second season, with gravity trails for all abilities.
Trails in the Valley Run/Walk/HikeFri, Jun 19 | Auburn | Free Run, walk, or hike the trails at Lost Valley every Friday evening with group leaders briefing participants before heading out at 6 pm.
Summer Cross Town WalkSat, Jun 20 | Cape Elizabeth | Paid Hike the 7.5-mile Cross Town Trail from Portland Head Light through woodlands, vernal pools, and saltwater habitats to Kettle Cove with a guided naturalist.
Laudholm Lawn DaySat, Jun 20 | Wells | Paid Celebrate the summer solstice on the lawn at the Wells Reserve with outdoor yoga, guided walks, a plant sale, ice cream, and cocktails in a BYO picnic setting.
Burnt Island Lighthouse AdventureSun, Jun 21 | Bath | Paid Cruise the Sasanoa River through Hell Gates to Burnt Island and explore Maine's second-oldest active lighthouse on this boat cruise.
Vigorous Tenderness: Summer Solstice ConcertSun, Jun 21 | Freeport | Donation Based Experience chamber music in an outdoor setting at Hedgehog Mountain in Freeport.
Explore the New Davis ForestWed, Jun 24 | Cape Elizabeth | Free Walk newly built trails through Davis Forest with CELT staff, who will highlight conservation efforts that protect Trout Brook headwaters and wildlife habitat in the area.
Learn to Fish: National Women's Fly Fishing DaySat, Jun 27 | Augusta | Free Learn to fly fish on National Women's Fly Fishing Day with a free hands-on introduction hosted by Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, open to all skill levels.
Maine Woods RamblerSat, Sep 26 | Greenville | Paid Spend a weekend gravel cycling through the 100-Mile Wilderness on historic logging roads, with route options from 19 to 79 miles, lodge meals, and dark sky stargazing. Coming Up (Previously Featured)Maine Summer Hiking Series | Wed, May 13 - Sat, Sep 26 | Donation Based Teens to Trails: Choose Outside Challenge | Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Aug 14 | Free Mussel Bed Mapping | Thu, Jun 18 | Free 17th Annual Schoodic Bike Ride | Sat, Jun 20 | Donation Based Field & Forest 5 Miler | Sun, Jun 21 | Paid After Work Dirt: Trail Race | Thu, Jun 25 | Paid East Bayside Trail Fest | Sun, Jun 28 | Donation Based Queer Bikepacking: Adventure Day | Sat, Jul 11 | Paid Women at Sea Weekend Sea Kayaking Workshop | Sat, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 19 | Paid Island Ripple Run | Sun, Jul 19 | Paid Tough Mountain Challenge | Sat, Jul 25 | Paid Blue Hill Mountain Trail Fest | Sat, Aug 1 | Paid SEEK: Coastal Science & Kayaking Program | Mon, Aug 3 - Fri, Aug 7 | Free 👋 I'm Max. I created the Maine Outsider to help people connect with organizations offering outdoor events and experiences around the state. I monitor 300+ newsletters, but can't know everything. If you're hosting an event or have a tip about an upcoming experience, use our tip line to let me know. Thanks for reading. Now, get out there! |
The Maine Outsider
The Maine Outsider is a free newsletter curating outdoor events across the state. Our mission is simple — help you find the fun and help great organizations find you.