2015-4-30 Gorham Mt. And Ocean Path in ANP

Jim Z lead this weeks hike in ANP along the park loop road to Gorham mountain. A pretty nice day for April in Maine and always nice in the park. Thanks Jim for leading this hike

2015-4-9 Schoodic Point on Acadia National Park

I'm not sure just who stepped up to lead this leaderless hike, might have been Christina D. thanks to who ever did this. Anyway cold and cloudy weather did nothing to dampen the beauty of a walk on schoodic point road.  The DOC is so lucky to have access to this park.
After the hike Pat B (a Honorary member) invited us all to her house for tea and a warm place to eat our lunch.

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

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