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Follow Mike as he explores the backcountry. VOICES IN and OF THE LAND: Philosophers’ Role After Emerson and Thoreau. March 25, 2016. Editor’s Note: This paper was presented at the 9th Annual University of Southern Florida Philosophy Conference on March 25, 2016. There must be a few persons of purer fire kept specially as gauges and meters of character, persons of a fine, detecting instinct, declared Ralph Waldo Emerson in his 1842 lecture. Transcendentals that Emerson’s essays espouse modeled itself afte...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: An Eagle Sighting at Perkins Pond, New Hampshire

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Saturday, May 2, 2015. An Eagle Sighting at Perkins Pond, New Hampshire. Four friends paddle on Perkins Pond in mid-April amongst open water and sheets of ice. They seek to determine if they can paddle from the northern point of the Pond at a spot called Chickadee Point to the southern section of the Pond noted as Piney Point. Is the day to declare ice-out? Suddenly a large bird with a white head is spotted flying toward them. "Look an Eagle! Other Winter Happenings at Perkins Pond. Provides outdoor plac...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: Paddling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway

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Friday, July 24, 2009. Paddling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. A Father-Son Paddling Trek. Ten of us just returned from paddling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW) in northern Maine. The ninety-eight mile AWW is composed of streams, rivers, and lakes, and shines as the brightest among the jewels of Maine’s wilderness state parks and historic sites. This was a father-son trip with four dads and five sons. Linwood "Loon" Parsons ( http:/ www.loonsnest.biz/. Allagash History and Our Itinerary. Withou...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: November 2014

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Monday, November 3, 2014. October 18 - 19, 2014 Goffstown, NH Giant Pumpkin Regatta. This 20 minute video documents the wonderful celebration of Fall shared with the local communities by the town of Goffstown, New Hampshire. A giant pumpkin weigh-in Saturday morning (the winner was 1,284 lbs) was followed by an afternoon of carving and decorating a selection of these same giant pumpkins in preparation for the next day' s Sunday afternoon Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Apple Slink Shot Contest. October 18 - 19, 2...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: April 2015

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Sunday, April 26, 2015. Perkins Pond Ice-Out April 22, 2015. Perkins Pond Protective Association (PPPA). On March 1, 2015 Perkins Pond had 18 plus inches of ice. The ice was insulated with hard packed snow from snowmobiles and XC skiers and what was left of the ten feet of winter snow. Would the winter ever end? Would the ice ever melt? Dundee was asked to set the criteria for ice-out. Steve was asked to monitor ice-out, along with Gary. On April 17, there was some open water around the north edges of th...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: The Ballad of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway

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Friday, June 26, 2015. The Ballad of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. To the tune of “Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes-Benz” by Janis Joplin). This Allagash Wilderness Waterway Ballad video was prepared from participants’ memorable moments of expeditions guided by Registered Master Maine Guide Linwood Parsons and his wife Betty. Without a doubt, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway rates as the gem of Maine’s wilderness areas. The Ballad of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. The flies never end. Oh Lord,...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: February 2015

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Saturday, February 14, 2015. Winter in New Hampshire is more than Downhill Skiing. New Hampshire is known for its marvelous downhill skiing. Yes, we are very proud of this, BUT there are many other winter outdoor happenings. Let me share some of the activities where my family and friends were participants, such as a sleigh ride in the great north woods of northern NH, cross-country skiing, a moonlight snowshoe hike. And more. I created the top video (12 mins) from key elements from the BCTV video. Is ava...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: Perkins Pond Ice-Out April 22, 2015

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Sunday, April 26, 2015. Perkins Pond Ice-Out April 22, 2015. Perkins Pond Protective Association (PPPA). On March 1, 2015 Perkins Pond had 18 plus inches of ice. The ice was insulated with hard packed snow from snowmobiles and XC skiers and what was left of the ten feet of winter snow. Would the winter ever end? Would the ice ever melt? Dundee was asked to set the criteria for ice-out. Steve was asked to monitor ice-out, along with Gary. On April 17, there was some open water around the north edges of th...

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Outdoor Enthusiast: Winter in New Hampshire is more than Downhill Skiing

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Saturday, February 14, 2015. Winter in New Hampshire is more than Downhill Skiing. New Hampshire is known for its marvelous downhill skiing. Yes, we are very proud of this, BUT there are many other winter outdoor happenings. Let me share some of the activities where my family and friends were participants, such as a sleigh ride in the great north woods of northern NH, cross-country skiing, a moonlight snowshoe hike. And more. I created the top video (12 mins) from key elements from the BCTV video. Is ava...