MOOSE MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES Remote wilderness experiences, off the beaten path If you are looking for a slow-paced, peaceful excursion into the Maine woods, perhaps to see or learn about moose, deer, bear, and more... these weekend retreats will not disappoint. Track moose following their "signs", look for shed antlers, paint or sketch from nature, take spectacular photographs, learn to use a compass, become "woods wise". January: Snowshoeing into Sawyer Notch February: Snowshoeing on Little Mountain March: Snowshoeing along Bog Brook April: Hiking Sawyer Notch/Appalachian Trail June: Canoeing/kayaking Silver Lake or the Androscoggin River July: Blueberry picking on Whitecap Mountain Hike to Moody Brook waterfall August: Remote sandy beach picnicing on Richardson Lake September: Hiking Baldpate Mountain October: Hiking Sawyer Notch/Appalachian Trail Anytime: Learn to draw and paint wildlife and nature "funshops" Women's groups, family groups, friends, couples... greenhorns encouraged! Less than 4 hours north of Boston, the tiny village of Andover is nestled in a beautiful mountain valley along the Appalachian trail. It is not a tourist area, but a quiet little logging town in the remote Maine mountains, miles from anywhere... A bit like NH's white mountains... but without the "visitors"! Our hand-peeled log lodge (see photo below, left) is perched high on a remote ridge, five miles north of town, and powered by the sun. It is the site of most meals (we bring lunch on the trail) and where we begin and end our hikes and snowshoe treks. Evening "entertainment" consists of: campfires, stories, short midnight hikes, mountain "solos", stargazing, cards, pool, and other fun games. ACCOMMODATIONS: If you are truly adventureous, love the outdoors and solitude, tent-camping on our 70 acre mountaintop among the birches and pines, is the ultimate wilderness experience! If you need a bathroom closer than 1/4 mile walk, our mountainview guest room has 1/2 bath, or the guesthouse in town (5 miles away) has rooms with a full private bath. (see andoverguesthouse.com) No special equipment or experience is needed... Just a day pack, appropriate clothing, sturdy hiking shoes or boots, and an adventuresome spirit. We provide the rest! Overnight packages for four starting at $195 per person, includes guide, camping or lodging, and meals. E-mail or call for sample itineraries and more information Click on the red guide patch below to learn more about me, your guide Brenda Moore Stickney Wildlife Artist & Registered Maine Guide Andover, Maine 207-357-7004  e-mail: brenda@brendamoorestickney.com   Back to Homepage Contents of this site copyrighted. No portion may be reproduced without written permission from Brenda Moore Stickney.