Fall 2018 GMOW Poster
The fall GMOW poster is here!! This fall’s poster depicts the beautiful view from the Glassface Ledges Trail in Rumford. This trail is part of the Second Nature Adventure Challenge, a trails challenge for hikers of all abilities that is taking place in Western Maine! Posters can be purchased online through our website, and event organizers… Read More»
GMOW in the News: The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend includes Midcoast events
Thousands of Mainers are expected to participate in the Maine Outdoor Coalition’s 14th Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, from Sept. 21 through Sept. 30. The event has been expanded to encompass a full week to give more organizations a window to participate and allow for weather rescheduling. Georges River Land Trust will offer a free presentation by… Read More»
GMOW in the News: Annual art show returns to Mahoosuc Land Trust
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) is looking for special photographs and original art work that express the uniqueness of the environment, people and communities of Western Maine. This year’s theme is “Calling Maine Home.” All entries will be displayed at the Mahoosuc Land Trust office, 162 North Road as part of MLT’s celebration of… Read More»
Event Report: Art in the Snow
Sadly, the rainy weather meant that Art in the Snow couldn’t take place as planned. It was raining and warm, and so our idea of building colored ice sculptures did not work out as planned. But we saved all the materials, and a few days later we had some happy families come and create art… Read More»
GMOW in the News: Snow Just in Time for DRA’s Winter Fest
Skaters young and old enjoyed taking a turn on the ice at the Community Ice Rink at Damariscotta River Association’s Winter Fest. Though the weather was unseasonably warm and the ground bare two days earlier, a cold front and a few inches of snow arrived in time to provide just the right conditions for Winter… Read More»
Event Report: Winter Sports Day
On Friday, February 16th, Princeton Elementary School students were treated to a “Winter Sports Day,” learning how to use snowshoes, cross-country skis, and ice skates. Downeast Lakes Land Trust (DLLT) sponsored the day-long event, receiving partial grant funding from the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend’s (GMOW) School Partnerships Fund. Washington County Community College’s Outdoor Adventure Center… Read More»
GMOW in the News: Norway Snowshoe Festival to feature Wife Carry, games
NORWAY — The Norway Snowshoe Festival, a uniquely Maine event, is returning for its eighth year. Organized by the Western Foothills Land Trust (WFLT), the weekend event celebrates Norway’s rich cultural heritage of arts, crafts and outdoor activities. The theme this year is polar explorers, with events honoring Norway’s own WF Tubb, and pioneers Admiral… Read More»
GMOW Featured on Maine Points!
Last week, GMOW planning team members, Kaitlyn Bernard and Eliza Baker-Wacks went on-air to discuss the evolution of the Great Maine Outdoor Weekend! The segment was aired on Maine Points, a program that airs at 6am on Sundays across multiple radio stations! Click here to listen: http://wgan.com/podcasts/1-28-18-maine-points-the-maine-outdoor-coalition/
The Feb 2018 Poster is Here!!
The 2018 winter GMOW poster is here!! According to our artist, Peter Selmayr, this poster is an artistic representation of a view from the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument with Katahdin in the distance. We hope you will enjoy this poster as much as we do! You can purchase this poster, as well as ones… Read More»
Quarry Road Season Ski Passes Now Available!
Waterville Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that discounted season ski trail passes are now available for the upcoming winter season at Quarry Road Trails, located at 300 Quarry Road in Waterville. During the winter months, a state-of-the-art snowmaking system and daily grooming all but guarantees the trails will be covered for cross-country skiing.… Read More»
