Maine Archives | REI Co-op Journal

No Money Required. This Running Club Wants Sweat Equity for Entry.

Olivia Dwyer//May 10, 2018

Most trail-running clubs charge membership fees. Not Maine's Trail Monster Running, which requires volunteer time and effort from aspiring entrants, a throwback model that makes trail running’s growth sustainable. Read More...

Trails and Ales: Maine

Lisa Wood Shapiro//

3 craft breweries paired with 6 classic Maine hikes Since the 1980s, Mainers have been at the vanguard of the craft beer revival. There a... Read More...

Circumnavigating Baxter State Park on Skis

Brian Threlkeld//

A cold, windy sufferfest through the wild of northern Maine Driving down the ice road owned by Great Northern Paper on our way to Baxter ... Read More...

The Quiet of Northern Maine in the Winter

Brian Threlkeld//

4 friends. 70 miles. 1 state park. In early February this year, Brian Threlkeld and four friends completed a 70-mile circumnavigation of ... Read More...

Bringing Kyle to Katahdin

Stacey Cook//

Rob McCann returns from war and hiked the entire Appalachian Trail ending at Mt. Katahdin to cope with loss of friends and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More...

Exploring the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) of New Hampshire and Maine

Brian Mohr & Emily Johnson//

Paddle the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in the New England states for a nice long adventurous getaway. For more inspiration, check out the entire story. Read More...

Famous U.S. Summits: Katahdin, Maine

Brendan Leonard//

Maine's highest peak, Katahdin, has many climbing and hiking possibilities for the outdoor enthusiasts. Read More...

The 7 Hardest Day Hikes on the Appalachian Trail

Zach Davis//

Don't have time to hike the entire Appalachian Trail? Don't worry, these seven hardest day hikes can help suppress the urge to quit your job and go hiking. Read More...