Invite 79 // Mar 19

Hey, Outsiders! We're squarely entering mud season, which signals the end of snow sports and the beginning of much more paddling, hiking, and biking, with a prolonged ull in the middle. This week's newsletter features a few activities to get you outside now and a range of spring and summer events to get you outside later.

Enjoy the season in all its wet and muddly glory. Now, on to the good stuff.

✌️ Max

Disclaimer Time: Nature is unpredictable and events change. Always double-check the organization's event page before heading out.

Family Fun Weekend at Black Mountain

Thu, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 23 | Rumford | Paid

Celebrate the end of ski season at Black Mountain with a weekend of live music, cardboard box racing, pond skimming, and more.

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Vigorous Tenderness: Outdoor Concert

Thu, Mar 20 | Portland | Donation Based

Walk the trails behind Casco Bay High School while enjoying live classical and experimental music performed amongst the trees.

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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend

Sat, Mar 22 - Sun, Mar 23 | Statewide | Free

Head out for a hike and follow it up with a sweet treat at a sugar shack or participating farm around the state.

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Slow Blooming Course

Sun, Mar 30 - Sun, Jun 1 | Portland | Paid

Register today for this unique 8-week outdoor mindfulness course, which prompts you to observe a single tree as it evolves through the spring season.

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Bow Ties & Bean Boots

Thu, Apr 3 | Freeport | Donation Based

Get your tickets for Teens to Trail's annual outdoor benefit party at L.L. Bean HQ, which raises money to provide students with life-changing outdoor experiences

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Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race

Sat, Apr 19 | Kenduskeag | Paid

It wouldn't be spring without the Kenduskeag Canoe race, which features 16.5 miles of whitewater canoeing with a televised finish in downtown Bangor.

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Sugarloaf Marathon and 15K

Sun, May 11 | Carrabassett Valley | Paid

Registration is open for this scenic marathon (or 15k), which winds through the Carrabasset Valley and finishes in Kingfield.

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Sail Maine: Youth Summer Camps

Mon, Jun 23 - Fri, Jul 4 | Portland | Paid

Enroll your kids in Sail Maine's youth summer camp for sailing lessons on Casco Bay, with scholarships ensuring affordability and inclusivity for ages 5-17.

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Better with friends. Some of life's best outdoor experiences are shared with others. Share this newsletter with a friend to inspire your next group adventure by forwarding this email or sharing a link to subscribe.

Previously Featured & Upcoming

​Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon | Sun, Mar 23 | Donation Based​

​Women's Wilderness First Aid Weekend in a Backcountry Hut | Fri, Apr 4 - Sun, Apr 6 | Paid​

​Portland 10 Miler | Sun, Apr 27 | Paid​

​Maine Summer Adventure Race | Sat, Jul 12 - Sun, Jul 13 | Paid​

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Trail Log: Share your Experience

Have you attended any of these recent activities? Use the quick check-in links(30 seconds or less) to log your attendance and share your experience.

📝 Inclusive Ski Touring: Open to All Program - Sun, Jan 5 - Sun, Mar 16​

📝 Ski and Snowshoe Trailer: Lake St. George - Mon, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 10​

📝 Women in the Wild - Thu, Mar 6​

📝 Women's Wave: Ocean Dip - Sat, Mar 8​

📝 Flagstaff Lake: Shore Trail Snowshoe - Sat, Mar 8​

📝 Mt. Abram Women's Ski Touring - Sat, Mar 8​

📝 Full Moon Hike at Hidden Valley Nature Center - Fri, Mar 14​

📝 Outdoor Women Lead Outing Club: Winter Adaptations - Sat, Mar 15​

📝 Guided hike at Dodge Point - Sat, Mar 15​

📝 WinterKids Family Day at Pleasant Mountain - Sun, Mar 16​

Your responses help us decide which events to feature again and motivate the newsletter's continued creation.

The Maine Outsider is your invitation to get outside. Our mission is to connect you with outdoor organizations offering impactful events and experiences around the state.

We monitor 300+ organizations but can't know everything. If you're hosting an event or have a tip about an upcoming experience, use our tip line to let us know.

Thanks for reading. Now, get out there!