Activity Schedule - January, February, March 2009

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB

Activity Schedule - January, February, March 2009

If you have not yet paid your 2009 dues, please make out check to Downeast Outing Club for $5 per member and send to the club treasurer .

Unless otherwise specified meet at 10AM. All activities are subject to last minute change at this time of year so be sure to call the contact person before heading out. If you cannot reach contact person call Jim Z. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail. Remember to bring your lunch.

Jan 1 Little River Community Trail in Belfast
Meet at Reny's in Belfast.
Call Gordon R and Jane R if you plan to attend

Jan 8 Witch Hole Pond in ANP
Meet at Eagle Lake parking area on Rt. 233.
Call Sue S if you plan to attend

Jan 15 Caribou Bog in Oldtown
Meet at Burger King on Stillwater Ave.
Call Shirley E if you plan to attend

Jan 22 Camden Town Walk and/or pub crawl
Meet at Reny's in Belfast at 9:30
Call Linda B if you plan to attend

Jan 29 Orland Preserve from north end
Meet at Bald Mountain Road entrance.
Call Joe or Ellie B if you plan to attend

Feb 5 Sunkhaze Meadow Wildlife Refuge in Milford
Meet at Fish and Wildlife Olffice on Rt. 2 in Oldtown
Call Gordon R and Jane R if you plan to attend

Feb 12 Newbury Neck in Surry
Meet at church parking diagonally across from Surry Gardens on Rt. 172
Call Dave A if you plan to attend

Feb 19 Dedham - Greenlake RR right of way
Meet at Jenkins Beach off Green Lake Rd.
Call Gloria H if you plan to attend

Feb 26 Stillwater River Trail in Orono
Meet at Pat's Pizza in Orono
Call Christina D if you plan to attend

Mar 5 QUARTERLY MEETING
Potluck lunch St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth at 12:00 noon
Walk in Black House Woods
Call hostesses: Kathy Z, Sandy B, or Gail D. if you plan to attend

Mar 6 Friday Special
Meet at 9AM at Just Barb's on Rt. 1 in Stockton Springs for breakfast followed by a walk on Jellison Point.
Call Sue S or Linda B if you plan to attend

Mar 12 Schoodic Point
Meet at SERC gate house
Call Pat B if you plan to attend

Mar 19 Naskeag Point in Brooklin
Meet at Naskeag Pt boat launch
Call Jim or Kathy Z if you plan to attend

Mar 26 Henderson Preserve new trail in Castine
Call Bob and Sandy B if you plan to attend

The next meeting of the planning committee will be at 10AM on Feb 20 at Mr. Paperback in Ellsworth. Contact any of the following with suggestions and offers to lead hikes: Sue S, Linda B, Joan T, Dick F, Jim Z, David A, Joe B, Gloria H, or Jane R and Gordon R.

The Downeast Outing Club, its members and contact persons, take no responsibility and have no liability for any accident or injury associated with its activities. Participants do so at their own risk and with the understanding that trip leaders are not experts.

Dec 18 Bucksport Flexhike

Jim & Kathy Z organized a road walk/hike down Gross Point Rd. to Leaches Point Rd in Bucksport. . . a total of about 5 miles. Afterwards most of the hikers went to Duffy's Restaurant for lunch. Duffy's has just re-opened under new ownership and it gets a great review by DOC.

Friday Dec 5 Bowling in Bucksport

Gloria H organized a different sort of Outing for the club this week. About 20 DOC members meet at a bowling alley in Bucksport for a short hike, Pizza, and several frames of bowling. As you can see from the pictures it seems everybody had a good time.

DOC Quarterly Meeting December 4th

Here are a few pictures from the QUARTERLY MEETING December 4 , Lunch at Alamoosook Lodge in Orland. Many DOC members enjoyed a short hike along the Narramissic River prior to the afternoon lunch which was attended by 43 members. All of the 2008 club officers reenlisted for another term in 2009. Pictured below L to R . . . Gordon R - V.P. / Sue S. - Planning / Shirley Ellis - Secretary / Jim Z. President / Pat B. - Scheduling / Bob B. Treasurer

DOC Turkey Day Hikers

A small group of DOC members gathered at Bob & Sandy's house in Castine for the 3 annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck. A short hike in the Rene Henderson Preserve was where this picture was taken at. In case you are wondering about the attire . . . it was hunting season

Bald Mountain in Camden Oct. 30th

Here are a couple of pictuers from Judy K.'s hike on Bald Mountain Hike.

Nov 20 Hadlock Pond Loop in ANP

DOC hikers walked around Upper and Lower Hadlock Ponds. The cool temps were countered by occasional sun, a picturesque arched bridge and lots of moss.

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Oct 23rd hike to Corea Heath and Bar Island

Here are a few pictures from tht Oct 23rd hike to Corea Heath and Bar Island. The incoming tide prevented the group from reaching the island but it was a beautiful day nonetheless.
Thanks to Jane & Gordon for the pictures.

Reminder - Take Pride in Acadia Day

Saturday, November 1,

Take Pride in Acadia Day. We always have a lot of fun while we help prepare the carriage roads for Winter. Meet at the Park Headquarters at 8AM and work until noon. A free hot lunch and T-shirt are provided. Thanks, Joan

Meet at 8am at Park HQ on Rt33. Bring gloves and water.

Call Joan T. by Oct. 30 if you plan to attend

Oct 9th Moose Island on MDI - Part 1

This was A rare opportunity to visit an unspoiled, privately owned barred-island (accessible at low tide) at Seal Cove. The trail around the island is beautifully maintained and the walk was led by Sturgis H., who was able to fill us in on the history and architecture of the island.

35 DOC hikers braved the cool & cloudy skies, by the end of the hike the sky cleared and the sun warmed us up.

Oct 5th Challenge Hike Pictures

Pictures from the Sunday Oct 5th Challenge Hike.

The tailgate party after was a resounding success with great food, camaraderie and autumn vistas. Several passersby stopped to inquire about the cheerful group. Only one member, namely Dick Sturgeon, had in his possession an all important DOC info card.
Three pats on the back to Dick!

Thanks to Jane & Gordon for the pictures.

Sept 25 Hike Pictures

Here are a few pictures from the DOC Great Pond Wildlands in Orland hike on Sept 25.
Thanks for the pictures Jessie R.

Sept 18 Campbell Island

This hike was a rare opportunity to for DOC members to visit this privately owned island with pleasant trails on both Deer Isle and Campbell Island. Gordon and Jane provided the boat ride shuttle service and also trail guide duties for the day.

Despite the cool early AM cloudy sky and wind the day turned out to be most enjoyable with lunch on a sunny beach.

After a safe return to Deer Isle Jane & Gordon invited DOC hikers to their camp for refreshments.

This hike falls into the extraordinary category and a special thanks goes out to Gordon & Jane for a great day.
























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Activity Schedule – October, November, December 2008

Contact person must be called to confirm meeting place and time. If you cannot reach contact person, call Jim Z. or blog site, http://www.downeastoutingclub.blogspot.com/ for latest details of meeting place. Don’t forget your lunch. In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail. Unless otherwise specified, meet at 10AM for all hikes. The word “flex-hike” signifies that, depending on conditions, it may be a hike or a ski or snowshoe activity.

Oct 2 Catherine and Caribou Mtns east of Franklin on Rte 182. Moderate. Do one or both peaks. From Rt 200 in Franklin, go east on 182 for 8.2 miles. Turn right at DOC sign.
Hike Leader - Dick and Barbara S.

Oct 9 Moose Island off MDI A rare opportunity to visit an unspoiled, privately owned barred-island (accessible at low tide) at Seal Cove. The trail around the island is beautifully maintained by the caretakers and the walk will be led by Sturgis Haskins who will be able to fill us in on the history and architecture of the family’s homes. As the hike is short, those who wish can walk afterward at Indian Point. Meet at Somesville Fire Station.
Hike Leader - Sturgis H.

Oct 16 Beech Mountain and Long Pond outside Southwest Harbor. In Somesville, turn right off 102 onto Pretty Marsh Road and then left onto Beech Hill Road and go 2.5 mi to parking area.
Hike Leader - Bob and Phyllis B.

Oct 23 Corea Heath and Bar Island in Corea. This hike combines a bog and a hike to Bar Island which is accessible at low tide. 4.5 to 5 miles. Meet at Chapter Two in Corea
Hike Leader - Alice W.

Oct 30 Bald Mountain in Camden. Moderate climb with great views. 2 to 3 mi round trip. Meet at Reny’s in Belfast at 9:30am
Hike Leader - Judy K. Saturday,

Nov 1, Park Cleanup Day Meet at 8am at Park HQ on Rt33. Bring gloves and water. The Park will provide breakfast coffee, lunch, and a long sleeved T-shirt.
Call Don C. by Oct. 30.

Nov 6 Gorham Mountain in ANP Easy to moderately steep, with a few ledges to scramble over. Meet at Fabbri parking area.
Hike Leader - Donald P.

Nov 13 Otter Point to Sand Beach Distance to suit on Shore Path. Meet at Fabbri parking area.
Hike Leader - Pat B.

Nov 20 Hadlock Pond Loop in ANP A walk around Upper and Lower Hadlock Ponds. About 4 miles, moderate with some roots and rocks, a picturesque arched bridge and lots of moss. Meet at pkg area on right side of Rte 198 as you go down the hill toward Northeast Harbor.
Hike Leader - Christina D.

Nov 21 Friday Planning Committee meets at 10AM at Paperback Booksmith in Ellsworth. Suggestions for hikes and offers to lead hikes welcome.
Contact: Sue S.

Nov 27 Happy Thanksgiving Third annual potluck Thanksgiving Feast at Bob and Sandy B. in Castine. Space is limited so call early to make reservation.

Nov 28 Friday, TBA QUARTERLY MEETING December 4 , Lunch at Alamoosook Lodge in Orland.Choice of haddock or chicken entrée. $16 Dessert $3.50 extra.
Send check and entrée selection to the club treasurer by November 30.
2009 dues of $5 per member may be included in this check.

Dec 5 Friday Bowling in Bucksport including lunch and a possible hike prior to bowling. Hike Leader - Gloria H.Dec 11 Toddy Pond / Dogtown in Orland Meet at boat launch area across Rt 1 from former Duffy’s Restaurant.
Hike Leader – Dick and Ruby F.

Dec 18 Bucksport Flexhike
Hike Leader - Kathy and Jim Z.

The Downeast Outing Club, its members and contact persons, take no responsibility and have no liability for any accident or injury associated with its activities. Participants do so at their own risk and with the understanding that trip leaders are not experts.

Bird Watching

If you have a DVD player and an interest in Birds this set of 3 DVD's is a must.

We recently finished watching The Life of Birds series. The three disc series, totaling 600 minutes, was hosted by famed naturalist David Attenborough. The series explored 42 countries, and discussed over 300 species of birds!


We borrowed this video from the Maine Library system, you can also.
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Sept 11th Hike - Exploring the Geology of Mt. Desert with Dr. Hal Borns

Dr. Hal Borns, Professor of Glacial and Quaternary Geology at UMaine spent the day helping DOC members appreciate the geological structure of some areas familiar to hikers including the Thunder Hole area and Day Mountain.