As a New England state, Maine offers a rugged coastline with lots of beauty. This and the internal waterways make grabbing a kayak and exploring the waterways a surreal experience.
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Canoe Paddles – Simple But Necessary Canoeing Tools
Canoe paddles are the most used canoeing accessory. They are used in every activity that the canoe is used for. Some of these activities may include rowing, fishing and exploring.
Androscoggin River, Source to the Sea Trek 2009
For the past fourteen years the Androscoggin river Source to the Sea canoe trek has succeeded in it’s mission to raise awareness about the Androscoggin River as an important ecological and economic resource and as a result thousands of people have come to the river to join the trek for a day or two and have left with an investment in the river as a special place with meaning.
The 2009 Trek will highlight sections of the 174-mile length of the Androscoggin. The Trek is an event that serves the regional communities and New England well by demonstrating that our waterways are economic, recreational and natural resources that must be appreciated in order to be preserved for future generations. Over the past 14 years, the Source to the Sea Trek has consistently been the summer event that draws the public’s attention to the Androscoggin River.
Participants must bring their own canoe or kayak, life jackets for every person in the boat, and paddles. Rentals are available from local outfitters.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED for Trek participants for logistical and safety reasons. Please call the section leader or contact number for the sections you wish to paddle. Some days may have limited capacity.
For more information, see the Androscoggin river Source to the Sea canoe trek page.
Film Festival – Celebrate the Paddling Lifestyle
Maine Island Trail Association and the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) are thrilled to present the Second Annual Paddlers Film Fest at the Jewett Auditorium at Southern Maine Community College on Thursday, June 4th from 7-9 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.; come and mingle.)
All proceeds from the festival will go to benefit MITA and NFCT. Advance tickets $10; at the door $12; students $8. Advance tickets available by calling MITA at 207.761.8225 x107.
For more information, see Second Annual Paddlers Film Fest page at MITA.
New Paddling Blog Launched By Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Waitsfield, VT (PRWEB) May 1, 2009 — A new paddling blog by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, Inc. is sharing news, events and insights along its 740-mile blueway. The “Voices From The Trail” blog can be found at www.nfct.wordpress.com.
Northern Forest Canoe Trail “Voices From The Trail” blog homepage.
“We are excited to reach a broader audience with a paddling blog that aims to inform and connect people who have an interest in canoeing or kayaking the major watersheds of the northeast,” said NFCT Executive Director Kate Williams. “We hope the blog will be an online gathering place for paddlers and nature lovers who enjoy sharing their adventures.”
The “Voices From The Trail” blog will keep visitors up to date on NFCT events, waterway projects and volunteer opportunities through text, pictures and video. Visitors can leave comments about their own experiences on the NFCT or ask for suggestions about specific trail sections. The blog will also share stories from NFCT staff and the organization’s partners along the trail.
The NFCT stretches from the Fulton Chain of Lakes in northern New York, across northern Vermont and into southern Quebec, Canada; to northern New Hampshire and the St. John River in northern Maine. Waterways include the Saranac River, Lake Champlain, Missisquoi River, Connecticut River, Androscoggin River, Rangeley Lake, Moosehead Lake and the Allagash River.
The trail opened to the public in 2006 and follows the traditional American Indian travel routes of the region through 45 towns and villages. It is the longest inland water trail in the northeast, and an American Canoe Association Recommended Water Trail.
To learn more about the Northern Forest Canoe Trail visit http://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org or call 802-496-2285.
About the Northern Forest Canoe Trail: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail links the watersheds of northern New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine, and is a unique thread tying together the Northern Forest Region. The 740-mile water trail traces historic Native American travel routes through the rivers of this region, and is a living reminder our history, where rivers are both highways and routes of communication. Flowing with the stories of Native Americans, European settlers, and the development of mill towns and the timber industry, the Trail’s rich heritage serves as a basis for widely accessible, environmentally-friendly tourism in many of the small communities along the route.
