The Maine Outsider

Invite 80 // Apr 2 It's not exactly prime time for outdoor activities in Maine. The next few emails might not provide immediate opportunities to get out there. However, there are a few things to plan for:1. Earth Day: You'll notice a lot of upcoming events related to volunteering and Earth Day (April 22nd). I'll be featuring less than 5% of what's out there. Search around you. If you love being outdoors, consider being a steward for a day or a few hours. 2. Race Season: Summer is race season,...

Invite 78 // Mar 5 Rather than write a standard intro this week, I thought I'd share a few reader experiences submitted through the "Trail Log" feature this winter. Gardens Aglow"Super pre-Christmas family event - everything is better outside, especially their kettlecorn!" Climb for a Cure"It's been a while since I've gotten into the "too winded to talk" zone, and it felt really great. The cookies were a sweet reward and skiing down by headlamp (and narrowly missing uphill climbers and...

Invite 76 // Feb 5 This week's newsletter is celebratory, with a handful of organizations hosting Winterfest events. Although weather often spoils these events, the forecast is looking good for winter activities like sledding, skiing, fat biking, and even skijoring. It can be easy to bunker down this time of year. I hope you resist the urge and jump on the free opportunities provided by these community events. ✌️ Max Disclaimer Time: Nature is unpredictable and events change. Always...

Invite 74 // Jan 8 Happy New Year, folks! Before jumping into new plans, I thought it would be fun to reflect on the last year in the ever-popular "wrapped" format. So, without further ado, here is the 2024 Outsider Wrapped: 38 issues of the newsletter sent 322 events featured 155 organizations highlighted 104 different towns/cities mentioned 58 events submitted through the "tip line" 46% free events, 46% paid events, and 8% donation-based 4,865 emails scanned during the curation process 277...

Invite 72 // Dec 11 We got a shout-out on this week's Maine Calling radio show (thanks Silvia!). You can check out the recording at the link above or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc, to hear from other outdoor enthusiasts about finding fun in winter. This newsletter is entirely word of mouth. Opportunities like this are huge for getting these events in front of people like you. If you find yourself with an opportunity to share this resource with others, please consider it. Now, on to the good...