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.
Click this link . . . http://minerva.maine.edu/


The Maine Statewide Catalog combines and links library collections across Maine. A single search scans more than 3 million unique titles and nearly 8 million items. As of mid-2006 more than 110 libraries, among them all the largest academic and public libraries. Efforts to add more smaller libraries are ongoing, with a goal of eventually reaching 300 libraries of all types. A built-in requesting and transaction management system allows patrons of libraries using a qualifying online system to make online interlibrary loan requests. Library staff are able to make requests on behalf of their users, as well. Staff of participating libraries will find more detailed, operational information on the Maine InfoNet site.

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.

Special Invitation - Sept 23rd

While on the September 11th hike DOC guest speaker Harold Borns invited any interested DOC members to attend a guided bus tour. Details of the trip follow . . . .

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Ice Age Bus Trip with Professor Harold Borns
Tuesday, September 23rd
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost $20 to $30; bring lunch. Coffee and donuts supplied.

Travelers on this field trip will view firsthand the evidence and effects of the ice age as Hal will explain the glacial movement along the coast of Maine . The bus will travel through Ellsworth to Cherryfield and the blueberry barrens to the north. It will continue to Columbia Falls , then to Addison before returning home. There is not walking greater than 200 feet on flat surfaces.

Contact the front desk at Dirigo Pines Retirement Community at 866-3400 to reserve your space on the bus.

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Here is a link to a November 28, 2007 article in the Ellsworth American by Jane Crosen of Penobscot ME., titled "New Ice Age Map Reveals Geologic Wonders of Downeast Region"

http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11445&Itemid=86

One of A Kind

The outing club is one of a kind
Exercise for body, conversation for mind.
They scale a mountain or hike a trial
Over rocks and rivers, hill and dale.

Some walk slow, some walk fast
Some lead off, some are last.
Some wander off on a very different course.
I think it's called seeing a man about a horse.

Some complain loudly its time to eat
And all move quickly to find a good seat.
good natured chatter prevails through the walk,
As first with one then another they walk.

And when its over and they call it a day
Each of them goes their own separate way.
Knowing in a week they'll be together once more
Oohing and aahing over mountains and shore.

Ruth Sergeson

Shin Pond Annual Camping Trip

The DOC Annual Camping Trip was on August 17, 18, and 19 at Shin Pond near the north entrance to Baxter State Park.

Posted are several pictures of DOC campers enjoying the days activities.