2015-4-2 Fields Pond & Maple Syrup in Holden

Jane & Gordon R. took a group of 20+ members for a hike in the woods of Fields Pond. We were able to check out the collection of maple sap and then after the hike we went to their house for a tour of the sugar shack.  The day ended with ice cream and a maple syrup topping for everybody.

2015-3-6 The Wildlands, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust,

The Wildlands, Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, in Orland.  This weeks hike was lea by Cora H
A cross country ski on a sunny day and lunch at the lake ... just what the Dr ordered

2015-2-26 Hirundo Wildlife Refuge trails in Alton,

Valerie L, and Christina D lead this weeks hike in Frigid temps.  Fortunately the wind was not blowing and once we got going everybody warmed up.  The trails were easy to follow and lots of deer signs, + we found a grouse nesting sight in the snow ... no grouse though

10,000 + views to the DOC Blog

Who would have thought that in 5 years the ever so famous DOC blog would have had 10,000 views. 

In other news the earth is round. so not that big of a deal

Just in case you have not checked out the DOC blog lately give it a try when you have time .... http://downeastoutingclub.blogspot.com/ 

2015 Dues Reminder ... are you paid up?

Well it's 2015 and once again your club dues of $5 per member are due.




If you have not paid up for 2015 it's time to do so.

If you can't recall if you have paid or not send the treasurer a email to find out.

Every hiking schedule has the name and mailing address of the treasure on it.

"Resplendent"

What do you think?  Resplendent or not ???????????

One member of the DOC recently used this adjective to describe this fellow on the Feb 12th outing ... what do you think?

resplendent - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com

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Someone or something that is resplendent has great beauty and is a pleasure to behold.

Resplendent dictionary definition |

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The definition of resplendent is full of splendor or dazzling. An example of something resplendent is a chandelier with hundreds of crystals.


 OR BOB B.

Snow Shoe & XC Skining on the Trails of Dorion Property, part of Orono Land Trust

The weather man promised a nice 19 deg day for the Bangor area ... all we got was 2 degs

But cold weather did not keep 20+ DOC members from taking advantage of a nice day on the groomed trails.  Meg & Ron L. did a fine job of giving us a choice of snowshoeing or XC skiing.  Actually it turned out to be a very nice day.  After the outing most of us went to the Family Dog restaurant for a hot lunch.

Saying Good Bye to old Friends

 Copied from the Ellsworth American ...

Holiday lunch the Manor Inn in Castine 12/11/2014

Once again this year the DOC celebrated the conclusion of another year of outings at the Manor Inn in Castine with 46 members.  In addition to some good food (Tuscan Chicken -braised with shallots, garlic,  wine, herbs, capers and sultanas) , the club conducted the usual quarterly meeting business and were treated to another photo slide show of previous 2014 outings thanks to the efforts of Jane R.

The Black House in Ellsworth 12/4/2014

Dave and Ann J were the hike leaders on this hike.  Warm weather made for a slushy walk through the woods but still it was a good day to be outdoors with friends.