Carey has been exploring his beloved State of Maine for nearly five decades and writing effusively about it for half that time. Want to learn about great Maine outdoor adventures, beer, travel and more around these parts? You've come to the right place!
Old Speck rises nearly 2,700 feet above Grafton Notch, topping out at a lofty elevation of 4,170 feet. The mountain, situated in Grafton Township a scant three miles east of the New Hampshire state line, is the highest point in the wild Mahoosuc Range and the 5th highest peak in Maine.
Huge day on the trail for only 11 trail miles. Steep initial ascent from Winding Stair Gap, then wonderful contouring up and around the ridges and through the gaps.
We, too, have come here for a taste of wildness that only Maine’s North Woods can imbue on one’s spirit, a temporary reprieve from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, where what matters most is the simplicity of being in this cathedral of the natural world.
Old Speck rises nearly 2,700 feet above Grafton Notch, topping out at a lofty elevation of 4,170 feet. The mountain, situated in Grafton Township a scant three miles east of the New Hampshire state line, is the highest point in the wild Mahoosuc Range and the 5th highest peak in Maine.
Open it wide, thumb through the pages, scribble some notes, pore over the maps, dream a little, and plan your next adventure or two. So many wild and scenic natural places in Maine await your footsteps, your eyes and ears, and the company of family and friends.
Walking through the mountains of Maine was a true joy and I fairly skipped along the trail. No maps or guidebooks were needed for this homey hiker; I knew every mile of the Appalachian Trail from the New Hampshire border to Katahdin by heart.
Huge day on the trail for only 11 trail miles. Steep initial ascent from Winding Stair Gap, then wonderful contouring up and around the ridges and through the gaps.
Carey is my first choice to present to an audience. His photographs complement his easy-going, natural presence. And the combination creates an experience that really draws a crowd. I know people who come to hear him are sitting there spellbound, listening to his adventurous tales, and wishing Carey would ask them to join him on his next adventure.
For many of us, hiking the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine is a foolhardy and perhaps even deadly adventure. But with you, ‘Beerman,’ as our surrogate to guide us, we declare that your presentation was so excellent, so thorough, so entertaining and so informative, that we feel the very spirit of having hiked the AT ourselves. Thank you for taking us along!
