Explore Maine! with help from the Natural Resources Council of Maine Discover great Maine reads and new places to ski, hike, enjoy wildlife, and more! Call or email to request our free Explore Maine 2018 publication. Mention our 2019 Nature of Maine wall calendar and we’ll include that, too! KATAHDIN WOODS AND WATERS NATIONAL MONUMENT, BY ETHEBERGE/NRCM 2019 nature of maine CALENDAR 2 01 8 A N N UA L R E P O R T Discover New Places to Hike, Bike, Swim, & More Enjoy Books & Blogs by NRCM Members Explore Maine—There’s Lots More Inside! Just in time for your summer planning, welcome to Explore Maine 2018! In this year’s edition, we put the spotlight on some of our staff, board, and members’ favorite coastal locations, to help raise awareness about the threat offshore oil drilling would pose to Maine’s economy and way of life. But when it comes to enjoying the season, don’t stop at the coast when there’s so much more to Maine. Be sure to consult our online Explore Maine map (see page 8), your interactive guide to special places protected with help from the Land for Maine’s Future program—shorelines, rail trails, and much more. The map can also help you choose from dozens of spectacular Public Reserved Lands for paddling, camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and a wide range of other outdoor activities. We’ve assembled a stellar reading list for you, with new and newly discovered books and blogs by NRCM supporters. Our list includes guides to edible mushrooms, animal tracks, even rural landscapes. Memoirs, self- improvement through nature, poetry, children’s books—there’s something for everyone on this year’s Good Reads list. Our new NRCM t-shirt will help you enjoy summer in style. We’ve got NRCM caps, too, and wait until you see— and hold—our new mugs! All proceeds from these items go 100 percent in support of our work protecting Maine’s environment. Thank you for caring, and for all you do to help keep Maine a special place to live, work, and play. —Allison Wells, Editor, Senior Director of Public Affairs Gear Up with NRCM what’s inside: Favorite Coastal Places Good Reads by NRCM Members Picks for Exploring with Kids Sporting Camp Discount LOTS MORE! NRCM Rising Sea Kayaking in Casco Bay Explore MAINE 2018 Protecting the Nature of Maine Adventure with Us  Paddling, hiking, wildlife watching, cross- country skiing—we enjoy spending time in Maine’s great outdoors, and you’re invited to join us! Visit our website to see what’s coming up, at nrcm.org. T-shirts Our beautiful new tee features original artwork by Maine artist Jon Luoma*. Made of organically grown cotton. Unisex and ladies. $25 + tax and shipping. *NRCM member Jon Luoma will be the featured artist at Stable Gallery August 9 – September 12. 28 Water Street, Damariscotta. Learn more at stablegallerymaine.com Mugs Features a gorgeous Maine photo by NRCM member Walter Mugdan and a quote by Rachel Carson. Ceramic, holds 15 ounces, firm handle fits all four fingers for a sturdy grip. $15 + tax and shipping. And don’t forget... Caps Cool and comfy 100% cotton twill cap with antique brass strap closure. In khaki and in black. $15 + tax and shipping. Totes Skip the plastic bags, take our tote instead! Sturdy canvas with strong handles. $10 + tax and shipping. Hiking Bernard Mountain, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument NRCM Rising Belfast sailing cruise Androscoggin River Paddle Skiing at KWW National Monument Puffin cruise to Eastern Egg Rock aboard the Hardy Boat NEW! E.Theberge/NRCM E.Theberge/NRCM A.Wells/NRCM T. Martin/NRCM S. Janeway/NRCM We’ll Always Have Lakewood Thanks for your two special stories on Hum- phrey Bogart in your November 2018 issue [“Letter from the Editor” and “Wild Olive,”]. Casablanca is the greatest movie ever. Lincoln King, Carthage, Texas I’m Louise Magoon. In 1946, my dad, Mau- rice, bought this camp for his mother. She was a young widow and always thought this would be a nice area to live for the sum- mers. Estelle Davis Magoon owned this cottage until she was 96 and still climbed to the second floor. She passed the camp down to my father and mother. Then they passed it on to their three girls: Louise, Sylvia, and Carrie. We had a hard time giving up the cottage with so many memories. When we grew up, there were old-fashioned metal roller skates hanging on the wall. Louise Magoon [via portlandmonthly.com] Thanks very much for publishing the great article on The Dance Hall called “Wild Ol- ive.” It is such a unique cottage I consider a very important part of Maine history. On a quiet night, one can almost hear the band playing ragtime and the guests making mer- ry in the dance hall itself. Hopefully, it will go to new owners who love it as much as I do. Eric Pierce, Owner [via portlandmonthly.com] A Guided Tour [See “Hunt Club,” December 2018] Your latest issue features a remarkable property for sale designed by John Calvin Stevens… [But why focus on out-of-state buyers?] Thanks for the good work you do with this publication. Michael Beaudoin, Portland Correction:TheNorwaySavingsBankhighestsavingsaccount APYis.1percent. 12 p o r t l a n d monthly magazine letterseditor@portlandmonthly.com