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Author Archives: Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor

Ron Chase resides in Topsham. His latest book, “Maine Al Fresco: The Fifty Finest Outdoor Adventures in Maine” is now available at northcountrypress.com/maine-al-fresco.html. His previous books are “The Great Mars Hill Bank Robbery” and “Mountains for Mortals – New England.” Visit his website at ronchaseoutdoors.com or reach Ron at ronchaseoutdoors@comcast.net.

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Caribou Mountain is one of Maine’s hidden hiking gems

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor December 18, 2021December 17, 2021
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Views of Quebec await at this western Maine hike accessible only by water

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 28, 2021November 26, 2021
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Kayaking around the Porcupine Islands offers scenic views of the MDI coast

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 21, 2021November 21, 2021
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Acadia’s least-traveled mountains offer great views

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor November 7, 2021November 6, 2021
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Tides and winds make paddling around Swan Island a hard-won journey

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor October 24, 2021October 26, 2021
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Gentle Down East trails are the perfect hike for rehabbing an injury

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor October 10, 2021October 11, 2021
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Kayaking in Mere Point Bay is exquisite, but getting started is hazardous

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor September 27, 2021September 26, 2021
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Damariscove Island is a remarkable kayak destination

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor September 12, 2021September 12, 2021
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These new northern Maine bike trails rival Acadia’s carriage roads

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor August 28, 2021August 27, 2021
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Road trips with stops for bike trails are the best way to travel

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor August 22, 2021August 22, 2021
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We braved the open sea in kayaks to glimpse Maine’s enigmatic puffins

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor August 10, 2021August 10, 2021
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Exploring Middle Bay by kayak 

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor July 26, 2021July 27, 2021
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Riding the Kennebec River Rail Trail with old friends

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor July 13, 2021July 12, 2021
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What it’s like to canoe from Depot Lake to Allagash Village

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor June 27, 2021June 26, 2021
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A canoe expedition from Depot Lake to Allagash Village

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor June 6, 2021June 6, 2021
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2 paddling trips in Hancock County provide spring adventure

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
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Paddling coastal rivers and streams is a spring rite of passage

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor April 27, 2021April 28, 2021
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Learning to roll a kayak is essential for whitewater paddling

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor April 13, 2021April 13, 2021
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3 days in paradise at the best commercial Nordic ski area in New England

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor March 29, 2021March 29, 2021
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Cranberry Peak offers a stunning view of western Maine mountains

by Ron Chase, Outdoors Contributor March 15, 2021March 16, 2021

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