June/July 2015
Artist of the Outdoors
Inspired by a love of Maine and the outdoors, painter Jessica Ives records outdoor experiences—swimmers cutting across the water, a surfer bearing his board toward the waves, snowboarders resting on the slopes, a man casting a fly over a river.
Big bass, lots of lobsters, buried gin and more
Big bass, lots of lobsters, buried gin and more
Boatyard Dogs® — Issue 135
Riley and Cobbie - Boatyard Dogs 135
Calling At Ash Island For Mixed Cargo
A beachcombing excursion to Ash Island in a tiny canoe.
Cruising Moosehead
Moosehead Lake is 40 miles long and makes a great cruising destination if you have a small sailboat that can be launched from a trailer.
Fishing and the Rangeley Boat
The iconic Rangeley Boat emerged from the Rangeley Lake region of Western Maine in the 1800s and was crafted to suit the needs of sportfishermen.
Lake Effect
Richardson’s Boat Yard, a fixture on Sebago Lake, has been under the ownership of one family for almost a century.
Lakeside Yachting
Yacht clubs on Androscoggin, Cobbosseecontee, and Moosehead lakes date back to the early 1900s and the days of the freshwater rusticators.
Letters to the Editor 135
Letters to the Editor - Issue 135
Love of Maine Lakes
From the Publisher - Issue 135
Oh the Loons
Loons are a triple-threat in the bird world: they are stunning to look at, possess a supernatural voice, and are skilled predators of fish. Their presence on a lake means it is healthy.
Rangeley Lakes Camps
The earliest Rangeley Lakes recreational establishments were fishing clubs, where members had access to rustic accommodations and to guides. Then came resort hotels. These offered a more genteel experience, but also focused on outdoor activities and appreciation of nature.
Retro Ride
Shawn Grant sold his collection of vintage cars to buy an equally cool fleet of vintage boats. Today his Belgrade-based company is one of only a few places in the country where you can rent antique wooden boats for day trips.
Riley and Cobbie, Issue 135
Riley and Cobbie
Rusticating up to Camp
Back in the late 1800s, summer people coming to Maine called themselves rusticators. But natives rusticated too, going “up to” camps on remote lakes like East Grand on the Canadian border.
Small Adventures: Damariscotta Lake
Damariscotta Lake offers plenty of great boating opportunities.
Small Adventures: Kittery Foreside
While many people think of Kittery as outlet heaven, Maine’s southernmost town has a more charming historic side, with lovely old homes and a bustling downtown, centered around Wallingford Square.
The Golden Mean
Finding the perfect sailboat for lake use takes some thought, especially if you want something fast that won’t hit too many rocks, and has room for company.
The Maine I Love - Photographs by Andrea Hand
Bangor-based artist and photographer Andrea Hand specializes in events and portraits. A visit to this private fishing camp in Northern Maine inspired her to add landscapes to her repertoire. “I have lived in Maine for 26 years, but until last year had never participated in the ‘camp’ lifestyle. When folks talked about ‘going to camp,’ I thought they were talking about a week away at some kind of summer camp. Then last summer I was invited to an 1890s fishing camp for a late-season jaunt. As we turned off the logging road and across the small bridge onto the site, my soul was flooded with the spirit of this sacred place.
Water Wings Not Included
People are drawn to Maine's whitewater rafting trips for the adventure and to be surrounded by nature. The river guides are key to the success of these expeditions, as the author learns on an eventful rafting trip.
Welcome to Blue Hill
Rob McCall reflects upon summer fields and flowers, crickets, and the Dog Days of summer.
