Invite 128 // Jul 1

Hey Outsiders, if you haven't heard, it's going to be hot over the next stretch of days. Normally, events in Maine have a rain date, but it's worth watching for heat-related reschedules over the next week or so.

In the meantime, find some water and cool off. Here are a few helpful resources:

• ​Maine's 12 Best Swimming Holes – Down East​
• ​Swimming at Maine State Parks & Public Lands​
• ​Swimming Holes Blog – Outdoor Movement Project​
• ​8 Maine Swimming Holes to Cool Off This Summer – The Maine Mag​
• ​Maine Outsider's Guide to All 36 State Parks​

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Summit Sisters Collective

Mon, Jul 6 | Denmark | Free

Run the Southwest Ridge Trail on Pleasant Mountain with a free, pace-inclusive women's group on a 6-mile out-and-back that climbs 2,000 feet to the summit.

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Tide Talks: Tide Pool Exploring

Tue, Jul 7 | Hancock | Free

Explore tide pools at Tidal Falls Preserve with a Maine Master Naturalist to learn about coastal creatures, algae, and the rocky shoreline ecosystem.

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Tuesday Trail Trek

Tue, Jul 7 | Windham | Free

Hike Black Brook Preserve with Presumpscot Regional Land Trust staff on a guided walk through one of six Summer Trail Challenge sites, free and open to the community.

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Sunset Concert

Wed, Jul 8 | Casco | Free

Catch a Maine singer-songwriter performing folk and Americana outdoors at Hacker's Hill Preserve, with room to bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic.

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Maine Outdoor Film Festival

Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26 | Portland | Paid

Watch over 80 outdoor adventure and environmental documentaries screened across Portland theaters and under the stars on a 24-foot inflatable screen.

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Golden Hour Photo Walk

Tue, Jul 21 | Bath | Paid

Photograph the coastline at Thorne Head with landscape photographer Benjamin Williamson, who shares tips for capturing nature while you walk the preserve at golden hour.

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Fireweed: Women's Mountain Bike Retreat

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30 | Carrabassett Valley | Paid

Ride mountain bike trails in Carrabassett Valley with lodging, chef-prepared meals, and gear shuttles included at a backcountry hut retreat with women-led instruction.

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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​

​Queer Bikepacking: Adventure Day | Sat, Jul 11 | Paid​

​2026 Speedy KAT | Sat, Jul 11 | Paid​

​Norway Triathlon | 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​

​Maine Woods Rambler | Sat, Sep 26 | Paid​

​Lake Ecology Paddle | Sun, Jun 27 | Paid​

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