Aug 13 Schoodic Point

Pat B. lead 29 DOC members on a great hike on the grounds of the Schoodic Education and Research Center (SERC), located on Schoodic Point. Part of the hike passed by the Schoodic Sculpture Symposium (see below) to observe the sculptors at work.
After a casual hike we had lunch at a very foggy Schoodic Point.

2009 Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium . . .
http://www.schoodicsculpture.org/home.html

August 1 through September 12, 2009
Schoodic International Sculpture Symposium is a biennial cultural event that brings together artists, visitors, and communities to create a Public Sculpture Collection in eastern Maine. This gathering of sculptors is a fun and educational way to see how large-scale sculpture is made from granite, one of Maine's natural resources.

Visitors can watch the sculptures in progress. Artists from around the world are selected through a juried process to participate. The sculptures are then placed at public sites in Maine communities. Symposia are scheduled to occur in 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. The symposium is FREE and open to the public

Cooking Lesson at Ruby's

July 30th Ruby F. had a cooking class at here house to satisfy the many request for the secret recipe of Ruby's rolls. About 16 DOC members turned up for the event.

Aug 6 Great Pond Mountain in Orland

This was a splendid day for a walk in the woods and spectacular views from the Great Pond mountain top. After the hike most DOC hikers went to Judy E's. house for cake and a cool refreshing adult beverage.

Thanks to David and Elise for a great hike and to Judy for the after hike get together.








The image above is a good example of what hiking in Maine during blueberry season may look like

July 23 Hirundo Wildlife Refuge

31 DOC members and guest braved threatening skies for a fantastic canoe and kayak trip on the Pushaw Stream. Calm water, slight breeze and no bugs were the reward for those that took to the water. After the river trip everybody gathered at the Hirundo shelter for lunch and refuge from the mosquitoes. Thanks to the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge host Fred, Debbie, & guide Molly for all of their assistance.

Thanks to Shirley E. for organizing this outing.

July 16 Great Wass Nature Conservancy

Beals Island was the location for another spectacular hike on July 16th. Bev N. lead 20 DOC hikers on a shore line trail in the Great Wass Nature Conservancy followed with a tour of a private garden.

July 9 Peaked & Little Peaked Mtns

A sunny and warm day was on the schedule for the hike on Peaked and Little Peaked Mountains in Clifton. This was is a strenuous hike with about a 700 foot gain to Little Peaked Mtn, a 700 foot descent and another 800 foot gain to Peaked Mtn. Both mountains offered spectacular views of five lakes, the Penobscot River, the mountains of MDI, and Mount Katahdin.

July 2nd Ship Harbor

A foggy muggy day awaited about 23 DOC hikers who were brave enough to challenge the weather mans predictions. The result was another great hike with spectacular coastal vistas as the reward for the brave ones. Thanks to hike leaders Jane & Gordon.

July 9th Hike Location Change

Due to the poor trail condition and abundance of mosquitoes and black flies at Lead Mtn, the hike for Thursday July 9th has been changed to Peaked and Little Peaked Mountains in Clifton (aka Chick and Little Chick Hills).
This is a strenuous hike with about a 700 foot gain to Little Peaked Mtn, a 700 foot descent to the col and another 800 foot gain to Peaked Mtn. On a good day both mountains offer views of five lakes, the Penobscot River, the mountains of MDI, and Mount Katahdin.
An alternative hike, for those wishing to get the views but not wanting to climb both mountains, is to follow the jeep road (1.3 miles) to the top of Peaked Mountain. This is a moderate hike with loose rock and an elevation gain of about 800 feet.
Both groups can meet at the top of Peaked Mtn for lunch and sight seeing. We can all hike back down to the parking area together.
Be sure to contact Gloria H if you plant to attend.

June 25 Holbrook Sanctuary on Cape Rosier

Finally the best weather day of the week fell on a Thursday and about 23 hikers were able to enjoy the Holbrook Sanctuary trails and lunch on the beach of the Bagaduce River.

June 18 Catherine and Caribou Mountains

The weather finally gave DOC hikers a great day to explore both trails 0n mt. Catherine and Caribou . Hike leaders Dick & Barbara had their hands full with 30+ hikers that scattered like kids at summer camp. It was a warm sunny day with great visibility.