Fortunately the rain did not start until we were on the way back to the parking area. Despite the weather 22 DOC'ers explored a new hiking location for the DOC and had a good time. We will be back!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
September 15 Amherst Community Forest
Fog - Thunder/Lighting & Heavy Rain was the forecast for this hike lead by Christina D. & Susan W. Let it be know that on this day the weather man was correct!
Fortunately the rain did not start until we were on the way back to the parking area. Despite the weather 22 DOC'ers explored a new hiking location for the DOC and had a good time. We will be back!
Fortunately the rain did not start until we were on the way back to the parking area. Despite the weather 22 DOC'ers explored a new hiking location for the DOC and had a good time. We will be back!
August 18th Mount Waldo
Dave A. lead 27 DOC members up Mount Waldo on a bright sunny day. Mount Waldo is a favorite venue for the DOC offering great views of all types and this year also offering blue berries by the handful. This hike differed from previous Waldo hikes because we came down the mountain through the woods and granite quarry.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
July 24th Summer Camping Trip, Campobello Island, NB
The camping committee out did them selves this year with a great trip to Campobello Island in NB. 27 campers and motel softies enjoyed 3 days of hiking, good restaurants, fishing, yard games like croquet, and someores by the campfire with spooky stories. It did rain one night but what do you expect when camping ? Happy hour also seemed to draw a large crowd.
July 14th Schoodic Mountain
Judy H. and Cora H. were hike leaders on this day for a day of great weather and good views from the top of Schoodic Mt. A huge group of DOCers took advantage of the day . . . some even went swimming in Donnell Pond.
July 7th Perpendicular Trail up Mansell Mountain
Jane & Gordon R. were the hike leaders for this hike up the Perpendicular Trail on Mansell Mt.
it was a very steep climb but with convenient stone steps and a good view of Long Pond below. Those preferring a flatter walk took the Long Pond Trail. You might note in one of the pictures the obvious sign that Blueberries were ripe.
it was a very steep climb but with convenient stone steps and a good view of Long Pond below. Those preferring a flatter walk took the Long Pond Trail. You might note in one of the pictures the obvious sign that Blueberries were ripe.
June 30th Flotilla event on Patten Pond Part 1
Linda and Henry B. hosted this DOC outing at their house on Patten Pond to celebrate a early 4th of July, combined with a scheduled DOC outing. Starting with a canoe/kayak paddle, lunch on the lake, a short hike and then a BBQ.
June 9th Newburgh trails and Horse Stables
Jim W. guided the DOC on the Newburgh trails and a visit to the horse stables
June 3rd Taunton Bay in Franklin Part 1
HIke leader Mary Beth and Frank D. invited the DOC to their house to see horseshoe crabs mating in Taunton Bay, in Franklin, their hike incorporated a bike/walk on Sunrise Trail and a fabulous lunch at their house.
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