March 22nd 2012 Naskeag Point Brooklin

March 22nd and the temp is 80' note the shorts and short sleeves

Sal R. lead this weeks 20+ DOC'ers on a hike to  Naskeag Point with lunch on the shore at the Woodenboat school.

March 29/30th 2012 Parkman Mt.

Still no snow so Jane & Gordon R. Lead about 25 DOC'ers up Parkman mountain in Acadia National Park in search of the illusive snowy owl.  Despite the cold wind we were successful in our quest.
Thanks to Jane R. for the pictures

 

March 15th 2012 GPMT in Orland

  Sill no snow so Bob & Sandy B. lead the club on a hike along the Dead River Trail in the Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust  Property in Orland.  Lunch was on the bank of Alamoosook lake.

Feb 16th 2012 MDI Eagle Lake

Judy E. lead this weeks hike to MDI Eagle Lake.  Still no snow just Ice Ice and more Ice
Thanks to Jane R. for the pictures

Jan 26th 2012 MDI

Donald P. lead this weeks hike to Mount Desert Island scheduled to be a Ski, snowshoe or hike.  

Still no snow . . . just ice
Thanks to Jane R. for the pictures

Jan 19th 2012 In Castine

Another cross country or snowshoeing outing changed to a walk . . . still no snow anywhere.
Jessie R. lead this weeks hike to the shores of the Penobscot river and then everybody gathered at Jessie's house for some hot chili.
Thanks to Jane R. for the pictures

12-29-2011 DeMerritt Forest in Old Town

Gloria H. lead this hike with what appears to be lunch at Governors Restaurant.
Thanks To Jane R. for the pictures

DOWNEAST OUTING CLUB Activity schedule – April, May, June 2012

Unless otherwise specified, we meet at 10 a.m. All activities are subject to last minute changes, so watch for email updates and be sure to call the contact person before heading out. If you cannot reach the contact person, call Gloria .  In consideration of other hikers, please, no dogs on the trail. Remember to bring your lunch.

April 5: A scenic walk on the winding road up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.

April 12: Georges Highland Path, in the Montville area.

April 19: Beech Mountain in Acadia National Park, starting from Echo Lake parking lot on a new trail.

April 26: Explore land trust trails in the hills and woods by Northern Pond in Monroe.

May 3: South Ridge Trail up Cadillac Mountain, followed by a tailgate dessert party.

May 10: Lampson Preserve in Penobscot, with gentle trails to Bagaduce River, then a walk at Tills Point Preserve on Maine Coast Heritage Trust trail, plus optional walk to end of Wardwell Point Road and additional trails.

May 17: New trail through Bangor, from Saxl Park to Essex Woods, about 3½ miles one way.

May 24: Horses, birds and trails in Newburgh.

May 31: Black Cap Mountain in Eddington.

June 4: Walk or bike on the Downeast Trail in Franklin, then hope to see horseshoe crabs mating on the shores of Taunton Bay. Lunch provided.

June 7: Quarterly meeting and potluck lunch at noon, St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Ellsworth.

June 14: Gorham Mountain in Acadia National Park. Up one side, down the other, then back along the Ocean Drive Path.

June 21: Mount Megunticook in Camden.

June 28: The Bold Coast in Cutler – or something in the western mountains of Maine.

2012 Dues are due

Paid your 2012 dues yet?

If your not sure or contact Bob B. (club treasurer) to find out.

Paid your 2012 dues yet?

If your not sure or contact Bob B. (club treasurer) to find out.

December 8th Quarterly meeting & Luncheon

The annual DOC end of year meeting was held again at the Manor Inn in Castine. Gordon R. handed the club Presidency to Gloria H. and Mary Beth D. took over as VP. The other club officers remained in their current post.

DOC Officers . . .

President, Gloria H.

Vice President, Mary Beth D.

Secretary, Judy E.

Treasurer, Bob B.

Planning, Sue S.

Prior to the meeting everybody had a chance to view a slide show of pictures from many 2011 DOC hikes presented by Jane R. , do a bit of visiting, followed by a fine meal. Judy E. lead a hike around town after the meeting adjourned.