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Just a bunch of woods, with 20+ miles of multiuse trails (hiking! mountain biking! ATVing! snowshoeing! snowmobiling!) and 12 miles of frontage on the Androscoggin River. Sure hope they replace it with "something a little more enjoyable" (their words, not mine!) soon 😆
Welcome back to Explore Maine: Subpar Parks Edition! I've been teaming up with @nrcmenvironment to highlight some gems scattered across our beautiful state. We've got a couple more places to explore that prove that in Maine, you're never far from a great place to get outside, (even if some folks disagree). Info on all of these spots can be found on NRCM's Explore Maine Map, a great resource whether you're a Mainer or visiting from away.
This week, we're exploring Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, just a short drive from Lewiston / Auburn! This park preserves 2,675 acres of—you guessed it—woods, abutting a 12-mile stretch of the Androscoggin River. This felt like the right spot to try something brand new to me... fly fishing! I've only fished a couple of times in my life, and never fly fishing, so it's a pretty foreign concept to me. But thankfully, my very patient and knowledgeable friend Isaac from @newenglandflyco agreed to take me out and show me the ropes.
We spent the day floating the river on their raft, affectionately known as the SS Mustard. Isaac taught me the basics of casting and stripping, and I quickly learned that I am a very impatient caster. I slowly found the rhythm, and after several hours of practice, I mostly got the fly where I meant to put it (I did lose one fly with my overzealous whipping, though 😆).
By the end of the day, I caught and released three perch, which are native to Maine, and I feel like I've learned to appreciate nature in a whole new way. 5 stars, would try again.
If you're not up for exploring the park via the water, there's plenty to enjoy in those woods! Check out the 4.5-mile Homestead Trail from the northern end of the park, or the 5.7-mile Pine Loop Trail from the southern end for a quiet, peaceful day hiking along the river and through the forest.
#maineart #flyfishing #androscogginriver
Welcome back to Explore Maine: Subpar Parks Edition! I've been teaming up with @nrcmenvironment to highlight some gems scattered across our beautiful state. We've got a couple more places to explore that prove that in Maine, you're never far from a great place to get outside, (even if some folks disagree). Info on all of these spots can be found on NRCM's Explore Maine Map, a great resource whether you're a Mainer or visiting from away.
This week, we're exploring Androscoggin Riverlands State Park, just a short drive from Lewiston / Auburn! This park preserves 2,675 acres of—you guessed it—woods, abutting a 12-mile stretch of the Androscoggin River. This felt like the right spot to try something brand new to me... fly fishing! I've only fished a couple of times in my life, and never fly fishing, so it's a pretty foreign concept to me. But thankfully, my very patient and knowledgeable friend Isaac from @newenglandflyco agreed to take me out and show me the ropes.
We spent the day floating the river on their raft, affectionately known as the SS Mustard. Isaac taught me the basics of casting and stripping, and I quickly learned that I am a very impatient caster. I slowly found the rhythm, and after several hours of practice, I mostly got the fly where I meant to put it (I did lose one fly with my overzealous whipping, though 😆).
By the end of the day, I caught and released three perch, which are native to Maine, and I feel like I've learned to appreciate nature in a whole new way. 5 stars, would try again.
If you're not up for exploring the park via the water, there's plenty to enjoy in those woods! Check out the 4.5-mile Homestead Trail from the northern end of the park, or the 5.7-mile Pine Loop Trail from the southern end for a quiet, peaceful day hiking along the river and through the forest.
#maineart #flyfishing #androscogginriver
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