Maine Outdoor Adventures

Staying Found with Map & Compass

In our world of electronics, you may ask why Map & Compass…it is so…primitive! The push of a button on a cell phone, GPS or PLB (personal...

Tips for Snowshoeing

This week certainly didn’t feel like a typical mid-November day with temperature in the 60’s and 70’s throughout Maine. It may be hard...

Winter Snowshoeing Series

Embrace the winter with North Star Adventures! Our winter snowshoeing series starts in February 2020. Week 1: Introduction to...

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Paddle

Great Pond is truly a gem. The depth and size of the pond make it a paddlers paradise. You will find no motor boats only canoes and...

Sebasticook Regional Land Trust Presents: Nancy Zane’s Favorite Local Paddles

As I sit and look out the window at the current blizzard (some news outlets report anywhere from 18 -24 inches of snow are possible), it...

North Star Adventures Trip Log: Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

As a school teacher, one of the many perks of my job certainly includes February break (I teach Emergency Medical Services at Waldo...

Featured Program: Adventures in Art with Ben Potter

Join artist Ben Potter and guide Nancy Zane for a late winter exploration of the iconic North Maine woods. We will use snowshoes and skis...

Launch Party Success

After weeks of planning, preparation, and ,yes, some fretting, North Star Adventures officially set-sail with our Launch Party held on...

Winter Wonder in Baxter

Ever since I moved to Maine, Baxter State Park has been one of my favorite to places to camp and hike. The sheer beauty and wilderness...

Welcome to North Star Adventures!

Welcome to North Star Adventures! Experience the best of Maine in all four seasons. From the mountains to the lakes, to the ocean and...

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