There is an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy in Midcoast Maine. With thousands of acres of preserved open land and quiet country roads, hiking and biking are some of the best ways to explore this beautiful area.

The Wednesday Walkers set off on a hike every Wednesday morning, with a leader from one of the nine area land trusts. Wednesday Walker hikes are open to the public, but to see the schedule, list of land trusts, and receive announcements about weekly hikes, you must join the Wednesday Walkers Yahoo Group. To do so email towednesday_walkers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and follow the instructions in the reply email you will receive.

The Salt Bay Cycling Club has compiled a booklet of 30 local bike rides. Each ride is documented with directions to the starting point, a detailed route sheet, and a route map. Although the Salt Bay Cycling Club no longer runs organized group rides, the ride booklet is available as a PDF file. To get a copy, email Marty Welt at backlog@tidewater.net.