KIDSPEACE KIDS IN THE WILDLANDS
Every Tuesday afternoon for the past six years, rain, shine, sleet, or snow, kids from KidsPeace New England in Ellsworth have traveled to the Wildlands to work with Steward Jake Maier at first and now Steward Brian Keegstra on whatever project called out the...
NEW GPMCT HEADQUARTERS – 2013
GPMCT Offices Move to New Location!
GPMCT is leasing a bright new office space on Bucksport's Lower Main Street (next to Roland Grindle Insurance) for 2013. We could use some help with furnishings! Wish list items include: comfy chair and loveseat, folding chairs, desk chairs, small computer desks,...
Moonlight Walk
On this day, several dozen intrepid trekkers of all ages made their way from the Wildlands’ North Gate to the Baker Brook campsite. There, in a moonlit clearing in the Wildlands, hot chocolate, s’mores, and the very best of company were enjoyed by all. Special...
Monthly Photo Contest 2013
Thanks to Polly Peckenham, Emily Hawkins, Brenda Veilleux, Nikki Fox and others for their January entries! Thanks to Lynette Gaslin, Sharon Bray, and others for our February entries. Thanks to Nugget Wagner for her March entry. Thanks to Brenda Veilleux, Patrick...
GPMCT Annual Retreat
January 26, 2013. GPMCT Board, staff, and committee members met at Alamoosook Lakeside Inn to share information and discuss matters of importance to the Trust. Cheri Domina discussed the LTA Accreditation process; President Sarah Levine spoke about the new...
Championship Snowshoe Race
The race was a great success. Under less than ideal conditions, twenty-six contestants, wearing cleats, cramp-ons, winter running shoes, whatever, completed the 4.9 mile course. Jeff Lombardo from Old Town was the overall winner. Go to "news" on this site for...
Championship Snowshoe Race Results
The Second Annual State Of Maine Championship Snowshoe Race was held Sunday, January 20, 2013 in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands. Special thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible. Under less than ideal conditions, twenty-six contestants, wearing cleats,...
Outdoor Photo of the Month Contest
You've got great outdoor photos and we'd love to see 'em! Send your favorite April photo to us this month - it must be representative of April in Bucksport, Orland, Verona Island or Dedham, and feature flora and fauna, scenic landscapes or people having outdoor fun....
Wilderness Wonderland
With the first snows of the New Year, rabbits bounded through the Wildlands, while critters of a different species lashed on skis, snowshoes, heavy winter boots and took to the trails. Come one, come all. And send us your pictures from the Wildlands; we’ll post them...
