BRIDGTON

Land trust leads hike during Mushers Bowl

Don’t let the dogs have all the winter fun next weekend during the Mushers Bowl. Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a moderate snowshoe hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain.

The two-hour hikes will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Jan. 23. Hikers will see animal tracks and great views that aren’t available at other times of the year.

Hikers should wear appropriate winter clothing, bring snacks, water and snowshoes (a few pairs will be available upon request). Check in at the Five Fields Farm stand by 9:45 a.m. to register. Although there is no charge for the hike, there is a $3 charge for an admission button to the Mushers Bowl events.

Loon Echo Land Trust has been a sponsor of the Mushers Bowl since 2006. Find out more about the trust online at www.loonecholandtrust.org or call 647-4352.

FREEPORT

Nature programs offered at park on winter Sundays

Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs at 2 p.m. on Sundays in January and February, weather permitting.

Starting at the benches at the end of the second parking lot, one-hour guided programs may include a walk, short talks, and other activities. No reservations are needed, and the programs are free with park admission.

Please call the park at 865-4465 the day of the program, after 10 a.m. for updates on the programs and trail conditions.

GREENVILLE

Sled-dog race spectators invited to enjoy festivities

The sixth annual Wilderness Sled Dog Race will draw mushers, canine athletes and spectators to the frozen shoreline of Moosehead Lake on Feb. 5.

Two challenging sled-dog competitions will begin and end at the Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Headquarters on Village Street in Greenville.

In addition to the races, fun activities for spectators are scheduled throughout the day, including children’s snowshoe races, a snowman contest, educational exhibits and programs, and a bonfire.

Start time for the 100-mile race is 9 a.m. and the 30-mile begins at 11 a.m.

Spectators line the starting chute to witness the intense excitement of dog teams eager to run, and to cheer each team on their way.

Twenty-four teams from the U.S. and Canada are already registered for the two races.

The race is organized by the Wilderness Sled Dog Racing Association, a Greenville nonprofit.

For more information, go online to www.100milewildernessrace.org or call 695-2421.

 

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