John Brooking is a nationally-certified bicycle educator with CyclingSavvy, a traffic cycling curriculum in Southern Maine. SRG: What is the mission of Cycling Savvy, and how do you carry it out? JB: The mission of CyclingSavvy is to give cyclists the knowledge, skills, and techniques to be confident using their bikes more often and in…
By Carey Kish, Registered Maine Guide Hiking is a terrific way for families with children to combine healthy exercise with exploration of our natural surroundings. Southern and Mid-coast Maine have dozens of great hiking trails that are interesting and fun for kids of all ages, a little something for everyone. With the right planning and…
Participants in the annual Trek Across Maine bicycle tour get more than an adventure by Clayton Schroeder [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] For many of us, there comes a time in life to look for events that will stretch us—push the corners and edges of our personal…
By John Brooking, Bike Commuting Enthusiast Bicycling to work, school and errands can be rewarding, and is not as hard as you might imagine. Bike commuting saves time and money by combining enjoyable outdoor exercise with transportation! So give it a try and enjoy the ride! Here are some helpful tips. What Kind of Bike?…
By Lora Winslow, MELP, Environmental Advocate With 2012 being the hottest year on record in the United States and recent increases in droughts, wildfires, coastal super storms, and other extreme weather events, climate change is on the minds of many people these days. However, the topic can often be overwhelming, confusing, and discouraging; leaving us…
Local & organic foods, yoga, island nature hikes & kid-friendly sails offer blissful options for taking in the islands and coast of Maine. by Lynn Ascrizzi Ah, the salty tang of fresh ocean breezes, island-dotted vistas and the wild cries of swooping gulls. It’s no wonder that schooner and other sailing trips have become the…
by Carey M. Kish From the rocky peninsulas and sandy beaches of the coast to the pristine lakes and rivers and forested hills and mountains of the North Woods, Maine’s abundant natural beauty and wealth of recreational opportunities makes it a great destination for a memorable family vacation. Visit a wilderness lodge, sporting camp or…