Invite 99 // Aug 27

Something strange happens to me when I sit at my computer for too long. My browser accumulates tabs, my attention bounces between tasks, and I start to feel a combined sense of detachment and claustrophobia. I lose myself in a digital world.

The simple solution is usually to close my laptop and get outside for a walk or bike ride. But sometimes, during busier and more complicated times of life, even that isn't enough—the feeling lingers.

When that happens, I need something bigger. For me, the cure has always been space. I find peace and perspective cross-country skiing across snowy fields, canoeing on a vast lake, or watching the sunset from a mountain lookout.

Big spaces make daily problems feel small.

Luckily, we live in a state filled with such spaces. Hike in the shadow of Katahdin, gaze at the night sky from the hundred-mile wilderness, or look out to the distant islands of Penobscot Bay from the Camden Hills, and you'll know what I mean.

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Sunset Concert at Hacker's Hill

Wed, Aug 27 | Casco | Free

Head over to Hacker's Hill post-work for their last outdoor concert of the season, featuring amazing views of the Sebago Lakes Region (keep an eye on the weather).

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Morning Yoga at Broadturn Farm

Sat, Aug 30 | Scarborough | Paid

Practice yoga among the flowers at Broadturn Farm, welcoming all ages and experience levels for a refreshing outdoor session led by an experienced instructor.

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Tour de Belgrade

Sat, Aug 30 | Belgrade | Paid

Pedal through the Belgrade Lakes region on a self-paced bike tour that connects riders with local farms and makers, offering unique experiences and tasty samples along the way.

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Damariscove Island Boat Trip

Sat, Sep 6 | Boothbay Harbor | Paid

Embark on a boat ride to Damariscove Island with the Boothbay Region Land Trust, where you can explore hiking trails, tide pools, and a rustic museum showcasing the island's history.

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Ghost Apples: Outdoor Concert

Sun, Sep 7 | Pownal | Paid

Grab a spot among the apple trees and listen to the Halcyon String Quartet perform a multimedia piece that blends classical music, poetry, and film about climate change.

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Down for Gravel

Sun, Sep 7 | Newfield | Paid

Down for Gravel brings together cyclists at Mirror Lake in western Maine for an untimed gravel riding experience through challenging backroads, concluding with wood-fired pizza and drinks.

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Coastal Excursion: Sea Level Rise SUP Tour

Thu, Sep 11 | Scarborough | Free

Paddle the Nonesuch River with experts from GMRI to explore the impacts of climate change on local marshes, with paddleboards provided for all participants. I did this event last year and it was fantastic.

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Flagstaff Foliage & Historical Weekend

Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12 | Carrabassett Valley | Paid

Experience fall foliage and living history at Flagstaff Lake Hut with a reenactment of Benedict Arnold’s march, local bluegrass music, and a lumber camp-style supper.

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Coming Up (Previously Featured)

​25 Days of Movement | Fri, Aug 1 - Sun, Sep 7 | Free​

​Thorne Head Preserve Birthday Cruise | Fri, Aug 29 | Paid​

​Bald Pate 10k | Sun, Aug 31 | Paid​

​Mycology Outside | Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7 | Paid​

​Megunticook Trail Festival | Sat, Sep 6 | Paid​

​Alpine Run Retreat | Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14 | Paid​

​Maine Lighthouse Ride | Sat, Sep 13 | Paid​

​Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge | Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21 | Donation Based​

​5th Annual Oxbow All Species Fishing Tournament | Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 21 | Paid​

​Harvest at the Huts | Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28 | Paid​

​Run MDI: Mount Desert Island Marathon, Half & Relay | Sun, Oct 19 | 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.

📝 Rubbish Project at Bissell Brothers - Wed, Aug 20​

📝 Arts on the Hill: Sugar Snaps - Thu, Aug 21​

📝 Coastal Excursion: Green Crabs - Thu, Aug 21​

📝 Nature at Nightfall - Fri, Aug 22​

📝 Firebird Trail Races - Sat, Aug 23​

📝 Stars Over Schoodic - Sat, Aug 23​

📝 Pemaquid Beach Triathlon - Sun, Aug 24​

📝 Freeport Summer Ride - Tue, Aug 26​

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Thanks for reading. Now, get out there!

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