Past base camp adventures have introduced students to Maine seashore ecology and even one of Maine's finest steel drum bands. There is also a short service project. Moderate The Appalachian Trail stretches 276 miles from Mt. Katahdin to the New Hampshire border. This trip will cover a section of the trail offering great scenic vistas and a good taste of the beautiful Maine landscape. Because this trip can be very strenuous, it is recommended that participants be in good physical condition and have some previous introductory backpacking experience.
Participants can also expect to dig in and take part in a trail improvement service project.
This trip starts just north of Moosehead Lake and follows the Penobscot River up to Chesuncook Lake. Participants will likely see Bald eagles, moose, deer, and other wildlife. This trip is significant because it was navigated by John Muir in 1853 and has remained relatively unchanged since his expedition. The group will be sure to check out the historic cemetery at Chesuncook Lake village and work with residents on a service project. Moderate The St. Croix River is a beautiful scenic waterway that runs along the border of Maine and New Brunswick, Canada.