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Hiking the Maine AT: Horns Pond Hike, Carrabassett Valley
Take a hike to Horns Pond in the Bigelow Range in Carrabasset Valley with a member of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club. This roughly 10-mile, round-trip hike can be tackled in a day if you get an early start, but an overnight stay is a lot less strenuous and makes for a neat adventure!
There are two routes to Horns Pond: the Appalachian Trail and the Fire Warden Trail. The latter is less difficult, while the former involves a steeper ascent over some boulder scrambles.
The AT section starts at the AT parking area off Route 27, just north of Sugarloaf Mountain. Here, you’ll find signage about the trail and the Bigelow Range in general. Cross the road and pick up the trail, which winds through a marshy area and woods for about a quarter-mile before crossing a dirt road. The trail soon begins to climb steeply, and leads through and over some large boulders. Eventually you’ll arrive at an open ledge overlooking Horns Pond. From here, the trail descends to the pond and leads to the shelter area, which features two lean-tos and a several tent sites, or “plattes.” A nearby spring offers a source of water (be sure to filter it first), and a moldering toilet is also available. The plattes come with five-gallon buckets for storing food (the red squirrels are the biggest pests).
Horns Pond itself offers good fishing for native brook trout, so consider packing a rod. You can also take a dip in the pond to cool off after your hike.
For more information on hiking the Maine AT, including shelter locations, distances, elevation gains, and more, visit the Maine Appalachian Trail Club website: www.matc.org
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The Importance of Mary's Creek
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Tucked away in the northwest corner of Greenwich Bay in Warwick, RI, is a small tidal creek that plays an outsized role in protecting and enhancing the coastal environment. Mary's Creek is relatively small, but many species of birds, fish, and shellfish depend on it for food and shelter. Get to know this estuary and salt marsh system-or better yet, visit it for yourself! Please subscribe to thi...
Everyone Loves Alewife Cove
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Take a kayak tour of this small, scenic and ecologically important waterway on the border of New London and Waterford, CT. Alewife Cove, which flows into Long Island Sound, serves as an important nursery for many species of fish and shellfish, as well as a source of food and habitat for many bird species, including blue heron, egret, osprey and shorebirds. The cove is named for the alewife herr...
Exploring the Maine AT: Pierce Pond Hike, Kennebec Valley
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Learn about this great hike along the Appalachian Trail, from the Caratunk Plantation AT parking area to lovely Pierce Pond, in Maine's Kennebec Valley Region. The hike isn't very long-just over 3 miles-but it involves crossing the Kennebec River via a canoe ferry, which operates during the hiking season (May-Oct) from 9AM - 2PM (remember this if you are planning a day hike!). A registered Main...
The Job Isn't Done: History of Boston's Charles River
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The thousands of recreational users-cyclists, paddlers, birders, runners, walkers, anglers, sailors- who enjoy the beautiful Charles River Esplanade Park and the Charles River itself can hardly imagine what this part of the city’s waterfront looked-and smelled-like prior to the early 20st Century, when the lower Charles was tidal. At low tide, much of the what is now the river’s Lower Basin was...
Moosehead Magic Trailer: "Thoreau Knew"
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Explore New England's hour-long documentary "Moosehead Magic" follows in the footsteps of Henry David Thoreau and finds that the woods of north-central Maine still contain rugged wilderness and opportunities for adventure. Watch the full feature documentary here: czcams.com/video/BHHfQ2SjrBY/video.htmlsi=rqwYTVt4BLGBu9_p PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL!
Ninigret
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Experience a late-fall kayak trip on beautiful Ninigret Pond, one of the large salt ponds along South County, Rhode Island. Learn why this waterbody plays such an important role in the ecology of southern Rhode Island by providing a home for many species of birds, fish, and shellfish. The marsh also serves as a critical filter and buffer against coastal storms. Watch the full Explore New Englan...
Take It With You
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Meet Maine winter-surfing legend Tomas Wiley! If you only know coastal Maine for its seafood restaurants, lobster boats, lighthouses, and tourist shops, you might be surprised to learn that it boasts a thriving surfing scene, one that locals enjoy year-round. The southern portion of the state’s shoreline in particular offers gently sloping beaches and lots of underwater structure, not to mentio...
Foragers
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Tag along with Clay and Zoe Groves of New Hampshire as they forage for wild fiddleheads and ramps on a floodplain near the White Mountains. Learn a thing or two about finding and harvesting these wild edible plants in a sustainable way, and also learn a simple recipe for cooking them!
The Captain & The Kate
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Learn about the history of the steamship-turned-cruise-vessel Katahdin (aka "The Kate") and how it was once used on log drives on Maine's Moosehead Lake. Today, you can cruise Moosehead aboard the wooden vessel, which is berthed in Greenville adjacent to the Moosehead Marine Museum. This shot film also features an interview with Rocky Rockwell, one of the Kate's captains, who first rode aboard ...
Fishing Family: Al Gauron Deep-Sea Fishing, Hampton, NH
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Learn about the remarkable Gauron family and their history of running deep-sea fishing and whale-watch trips out of Hampton Harbor on the New Hampshire Seacoast. The fisheries may have changed since the business was founded, but the Gaurons have adapted to keep things afloat. Learn more about the outdoor activities in and around Hampton, NH, by watching the full episode: czcams.com/video/ZZ2gev...
Episode 45: "Naturally New London," New London, CT
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New London is well known for its ferries, submarines, recreational boating, and a whole lot of history, but there’s more to this coastal city than meets the eye! Discover some of New London’s hidden outdoor gems on a fall paddle along Alewife Cove, a stroll through the Connecticut College Arboretum, an action-packed fishing trip for false albacore and striped bass, a visit to the mysterious New...
Trailer: "The Wonders of Wellfleet," Wellfleet, MA
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A quick look at the episode of Explore New England TV filmed in Wellfleet, MA, in 2021. This episode includes segments on the Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, the pending removal of the Herring River dike, kayaking and hiking to Great Island, boating to Jeremy Point, wild oyster harvesting, and a visit to the eclectic Frying Pan Gallery.
Episode 44: "The Bountiful Coast," A Maine Island Adventure
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This special episode highlights some of the edible fish and plants available along the Maine coast during an overnight sailing and camping trip to a small island on the Sheepscot River, near Boothbay Harbor. It all starts when a group of close friends hatch a plan to sail their small boat to a rugged, unpopulated island and prepare a meal made entirely from local, sustainably grown and harveste...
Trailer: "Naturally New London," New London, CT
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New London is well known for its ferries, submarines, recreational boating, and a whole lot of history, but there’s more to this coastal city than meets the eye! Discover some of New London’s hidden outdoor gems on a fall paddle along Alewife Cove, a stroll through the Connecticut College Arboretum, an action-packed fishing trip for false albacore and striped bass, a visit to the mysterious New...
Trailer: "The Bountiful Coast," A Maine Island Adventure
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Trailer: "The Bountiful Coast," A Maine Island Adventure
Episode 43: "Island Time," Martha's Vineyard, MA
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Episode 43: "Island Time," Martha's Vineyard, MA
Trailer: "Island Time:" Martha's Vineyard, MA
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Trailer: "Island Time:" Martha's Vineyard, MA
Episode 42: "Coastal Treasure," Wareham, MA
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Episode 42: "Coastal Treasure," Wareham, MA
Trailer: "Okemo Valley Adventures," Okemo Valley, VT
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Trailer: "Okemo Valley Adventures," Okemo Valley, VT
Episode 41: "On the Trail," Maine's Appalachian Trail
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Episode 41: "On the Trail," Maine's Appalachian Trail
Trailer: "Coastal Treasure," Wareham, MA
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Trailer: "Coastal Treasure," Wareham, MA
Episode 40: "Wild Warwick," Warwick, RI
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Episode 40: "Wild Warwick," Warwick, RI
Trailer: "On the Trail," Maine Appalachian Trail
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Trailer: "On the Trail," Maine Appalachian Trail
Trailer: "Wild Warwick," Warwick, RI
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Trailer: "Wild Warwick," Warwick, RI
Episode 39: "Greening of the Whites," White Mountains, NH
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Episode 39: "Greening of the Whites," White Mountains, NH
Trailer: "Northern Exposure," North-Central Maine
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Trailer: "Northern Exposure," North-Central Maine
ENE Episode 38: "Fall River Rising," Fall River, MA
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ENE Episode 38: "Fall River Rising," Fall River, MA
Trailer: "Greening of the Whites," White Mountains, NH
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Trailer: "Greening of the Whites," White Mountains, NH
Episode 37: "Spencer Bay Spring," Moosehead Lake, ME
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Episode 37: "Spencer Bay Spring," Moosehead Lake, ME

Komentáře

  • @josephdow9205
    @josephdow9205 Před dnem

    Magical places like this must be protected and kept from getting ruined. Beautiful.

  • @williamhoward2731
    @williamhoward2731 Před 8 dny

    I wish to thank you for sharing this video with me .

  • @jamesmonahan1870
    @jamesmonahan1870 Před 14 dny

    Wonderful video. 😊

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens Před 14 dny

    Brilliant presentation my friend, shots and storytelling are so captivating! Bravo

  • @abomb207
    @abomb207 Před 14 dny

    Burnt Mountain (trailhead off of Sugarloaf parking area) is a good and shorter day hike that provides amazing 360* views of the high peaks in the Carrabassett Valley.

  • @robertgeary566
    @robertgeary566 Před 21 dnem

    Steven Robert’s what does dog taste like?

  • @Lughnerson
    @Lughnerson Před 21 dnem

    You sold me; I am going tomorrow!

  • @FishingWithMerrill
    @FishingWithMerrill Před 23 dny

    They are hands down the best charter boat in New England!! Every time I go out it is nothing but great times with lots of fish!!!

  • @Chris-yi9ch
    @Chris-yi9ch Před 24 dny

    This is literally where I live on Goodwin drive

  • @deletdis6173
    @deletdis6173 Před 28 dny

    Fallout 4 😏

  • @Chris-rx5ps
    @Chris-rx5ps Před 28 dny

    There is some great snorkeling, very surprisingly, right there too. Just off the coast of ocean beach, where the Alewife hits LIS) you can see some large fish. (I think you caught some on your New London video. Thanks for the video.

  • @normanrogers8057
    @normanrogers8057 Před měsícem

    Hi thank you I am trying to plan a trip to Steve’s island can anyone recommend a good launch for sea kayaks

  • @billludy4482
    @billludy4482 Před měsícem

    Interesting editing. It was a white rod that had a knockdown on it, the angler picked up the white rod, but when they panned back to him he was fighting the fish on a black rod. The magic of video!

  • @tremdawg
    @tremdawg Před měsícem

    I really enjoyed this, thank you!!! 🙏🏼 🫎

  • @williamhoward2731
    @williamhoward2731 Před měsícem

    I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome video with me . Amen

  • @chiefjoseph8154
    @chiefjoseph8154 Před měsícem

    Communist state.

  • @taylormoore6379
    @taylormoore6379 Před měsícem

    I'm one of two Florida residents of the MATC Been there done that, got the T-shirts.

  • @jeanninekalua9016
    @jeanninekalua9016 Před měsícem

    Beautiful location, i miss New England. Thank you for sharing this magical place!

  • @gayabele4
    @gayabele4 Před měsícem

    We used to buy lobster from Marsden at his home business. Hi to Donna!

  • @rutefaier8960
    @rutefaier8960 Před měsícem

    Amo essa cidade que conheci em 2017

  • @bwoneymaddic446
    @bwoneymaddic446 Před měsícem

    Beautiful photography. Tight editing too.

  • @timlewis9873
    @timlewis9873 Před měsícem

    I really enjoy the brook fishing in that area. Big country.

  • @user-uh5dg3ne4b
    @user-uh5dg3ne4b Před měsícem

    Great information Ty for sharing 😊

  • @colinwescott5004
    @colinwescott5004 Před 2 měsíci

    Im a Wescott from Missouri but my family is from Maine .

  • @loneraven5656
    @loneraven5656 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for showing the side of the city I've grown to love.

  • @jaykita2069
    @jaykita2069 Před 2 měsíci

    The video is a simplistic bit of advertising. SI'm no backcountry expert, but this is not useful. Waste of time

  • @michaelh2034
    @michaelh2034 Před 2 měsíci

    Honestly, I think that most of the trails are far too easy in this area. I prefer a challenge.

  • @williamhoward2731
    @williamhoward2731 Před 2 měsíci

    I wish to thank you for sharing this video with me . Amen

  • @williamhoward2731
    @williamhoward2731 Před 2 měsíci

    I wish to thank you for sharing this Historical video with me . Amen

  • @mrgjoe
    @mrgjoe Před 2 měsíci

    Love New London Ledge light, enjoyed the whole video! Cannot seem to find where you launch to paddle the Alewife Cove, any insight?

  • @bodydoc2010
    @bodydoc2010 Před 2 měsíci

    I met Rocky I’m thinking 25 years ago ice fishing together off the side of Castle Island. His wife was cross country skiing past us and he was telling us the story of Castle Island and the creator of the buildings on it, I’ll never forget he told us about this old hippie artist from New York, he told us his name was Maxwell Shubel I never forgot that he loaned us his bait bucket when he was done and had us drop it off at a small store on the way out of town. Good people good place certainly a nice area and if you have to camp up there I would recommend a place I went to years after that. Casey’s campground is on a peninsula sticking out of the east side Because it’s a peninsula there is a constant breeze we camped a week there for ATV and for one week and I saw one mosquito all the other campgrounds are down in the woods and you do not want to be there. I promise you that.

    • @ExploreNewEngland
      @ExploreNewEngland Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing that memory. Rocky is a remarkable guy. Super friendly and knowledgeable--and he never forgets a face!

  • @annediffily4744
    @annediffily4744 Před 2 měsíci

    Jody King: superstar!

  • @SiiriCressey
    @SiiriCressey Před 3 měsíci

    I think I saw this a few years ago.

    • @ExploreNewEngland
      @ExploreNewEngland Před 2 měsíci

      Nope this one's new. Promise.

    • @SiiriCressey
      @SiiriCressey Před 2 měsíci

      @@ExploreNewEngland O. Maybe it was about the same person......

  • @nick5323
    @nick5323 Před 3 měsíci

    Do i have to register my four wheeler with the park to ride here and how?

    • @Mooseman20777
      @Mooseman20777 Před 2 měsíci

      No, just register your atv with the state. Most bigger powersports shops should do registrations as well. Hk powersports is great

  • @SiiriCressey
    @SiiriCressey Před 3 měsíci

    How do fiddleheads get salmonella on them?

    • @tomrichardson1951
      @tomrichardson1951 Před 3 měsíci

      from river water with fecal matter in it

    • @ExploreNewEngland
      @ExploreNewEngland Před 2 měsíci

      The river water is often contaminated from upstream sources.

    • @SiiriCressey
      @SiiriCressey Před 2 měsíci

      @@ExploreNewEngland Like what? Slaughterhouses?

  • @garyharnish2395
    @garyharnish2395 Před 3 měsíci

    👍👍👍👍

  • @user-vr5lj1xy9c
    @user-vr5lj1xy9c Před 3 měsíci

    Eat at Scotts all summer long at least twice a week.

  • @user-rp9wj4ur2g
    @user-rp9wj4ur2g Před 3 měsíci

    With so much development right up to the ocean, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is now more essential than ever in protecting fragile coastal areas...

  • @SidtheChemE
    @SidtheChemE Před 3 měsíci

    This is my home. I mountain bike here, I fish here, I eat and sleep here. Thanks for showcasing the great south coast. You nailed it.

  • @Sean-st5ud
    @Sean-st5ud Před 3 měsíci

    can I ride to Jimmy's from the Northern outdoors?

  • @ctradio4416
    @ctradio4416 Před 3 měsíci

    I was an Americorps member with NESSF in New London during the 2019-2020 service year and this video just brought back so many memories. Living on the top floor of two state street (four story brick building with a black top to the right of the station), hearing the ferries, trains, station announcements, buses, trucks, demonstrations in the plaza, and New London burning Benedict Arnold. Strolling out onto city pier to take in the water or to view whatever ships happen to be docked there (including the Uruguayan Training Ship V/E Captain Miranda, USS Sequoia, The Eagle of course, the Freedom Schooner Amistad, and the Mayflower Two) or do a spot of magnet fishing. Spending hours, especially during the initial stages of Covid, in all three parts of the CT College arboretum, with Mamacoke being a particular favorite, especially the little area of rock on the north eastern point. Visiting all of the incredible historical museums and historic locations like the customs house, Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, Fort Trumbull, the Kelo v New London House, and the Submarine Force Museum. Meeting sailors from the coast guard academy and the submarine base, along with watching the launch of the USS Oregon from my apartment. Biking around town and commuting on Pequot Ave, passing the Eugene O Neil House, the retirement home where I’d slow down and wave to the folks sitting on the front porch every day and seeing them wave back, popping by Fred’s shanty for a fish sandwich, being confused by private beaches coming from CA, and arriving at OB, in which we’d teach kayaking out on Alewife cove. Being introduced to Capt Scott’s by a local, and having both lobster rolls and clam chowder forever RUINED because it’s just not as good anywhere else. Discovering my favorite hot sauce that I now get shipped to me at Fiddleheads, Tomato Soup at Muddy Waters, Drag Shows and Pool at the Brass Rail, incredible soup at noodles and rice, and casually shooting the breeze at Neff productions. Convincing a friend to travel with me on the cape henlopen so I could say I’d been on a D-day landing ship on d-day, burning Benedict Arnold, along with trips afield to Groton, Mystic, Providence, Boston, New Haven and everywhere in between. What a marvelous place to spend a year, even if my CA accent, my tan in January plus a love of the Dodgers made me stick out about as much one can. I do often reflect and miss many things about that lovely town, especially since I got jipped on sailfest because of Covid. New London, I never knew it would happen, but suffice to say you stole a bit of my heart and have kept it in your grace.

  • @epklauer2008
    @epklauer2008 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video!

  • @bruceperreault1055
    @bruceperreault1055 Před 3 měsíci

    Just beautiful! We have family there and plan to visit soon. Thank you for this amazing video.

  • @angryeric2961
    @angryeric2961 Před 4 měsíci

    The place the invite immigrants over then uses the military to deport them.

  • @VisitMarthasVineyard
    @VisitMarthasVineyard Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks so much for the feature!

  • @ImagingTech1
    @ImagingTech1 Před 4 měsíci

    Love The Birches. Great people, great lodging and absolutely the best lake. Will keep going back for more!

    • @ExploreNewEngland
      @ExploreNewEngland Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! The Birches definitely retains that old camp vibe with great food and even better surroundings!

  • @bradkarlzahn-bp6jx
    @bradkarlzahn-bp6jx Před 4 měsíci

    Wow... absolutely awesome video...I agree, Maine has a vibe you'll never find anywhere else; spent every summer vacation in Wells and Moody. I'm totally jealous!! Great work guys!! 🇺🇸🌊🇺🇸⚓🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸

  • @Melakesmtns
    @Melakesmtns Před 4 měsíci

    ❤❤

  • @geargeekpdx3566
    @geargeekpdx3566 Před 4 měsíci

    And all you need is a mid six-figures income and be white to not look utterly conspicuous. Its wickid pissah

  • @ejatravels
    @ejatravels Před 4 měsíci

    Nice video of New London!