We offer Maine adventures on the ocean, lakes, rivers and in the mountains. We also teach outdoor skill classes including Wilderness Medicine, navigation, outdoor cooking, sea kayak rescue and beginner outdoor skills.
Outdoor Access Solutions
We provide accessibility assessments to outdoor spaces (trails, campgrounds, concert venues, etc.) and organizations to improve access to those with physical, cognitive, or other disabilities. We also offer training and workshops on trail accessibility, disability and inclusion, and public speaking led by Enock Glidden.
Captain Daves Maine Photo Safari
In the warmer months, we provide scenic boat tours in the mid coast region of Maine. Using a small boat (25′) we can cover a lot of ground (sometimes over 70 miles) in a 4 hour trip, bringing sightseers and photographers up close with Maines nature (eagles, osprey, and seals), lighthouses (up to 10), working lobster boats, fishing villages, and …
She Hikes Mountains, LLC
She Hikes Mountains, LLC is a guide services business and hiking blog based in Portland, Maine founded by Sarah Holman, an avid hiker, writer, and artist. The mission of She Hikes Mountains is to support fellow outdoor lovers as they increase their comfort, knowledge, and ability while safely exploring the mountains and forests of Maine. She Hikes Mountains specializes in …
Town 4 Trail Services, LLC
Town 4 Trail Services, LLC is committed to providing access to the natural world through sustainable design and construction of high-quality natural surface trails. We are also dedicated to time-honored conservation work and supporting the next generation of trail builders through training and education.
The Landing School
The Landing School is Maine’s longest accredited marine industry trade school with programs in wooden boatbuilding, composites, marine systems and yacht design. Education from The Landing School reinforces and preserves traditional design and construction methods while advancing the art of boat building, design and maintenance through the integration of modern techniques and contemporary materials. The marine industry values this unique …
Queerly ME
Queerly ME is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating and increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, resource accessibility, and Queer centered outdoor programming in Maine. Through initiatives such as our ongoing featured photo documentary, comprehensive resource directory, and diverse outdoor programming, we strive to facilitate meaningful, long-lasting connections and foster a sense of community belonging for LGBTQIA+ folks statewide. Each component of Queerly …
Teens to Trails
We connect Maine students to life-changing outdoor experiences · Reduces Anxiety and Improves Mood · Builds Strong Social and Environmental Connections.
Maine Outsider
The Maine Outsider is a free email newsletter curating unique outdoor events and activities around the state. Our mission is simple — help you find the fun and help great organizations find you.
Town of Rumford
Incorporated in 1800 the Town of Rumford sits astride the Androscoggin River and the Pennacook Falls. The Town is home to the world class Nordic and Alpine skiing facilities at Black Mountain of Maine, Whitecap Mountain Preserve, and the Rumford Community Forest in addition to miles of local recreation trails.
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center
Enhancing the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. Provides educational and recreational program throughout Maine.
Saltwater Classroom
Saltwater Classroom is a non-profit focused on a new wave of ocean education. Our programming is rooted in nature-based, hands-on education and is delivered through in-person workshops as well as an innovative online ocean literacy platform. We’re committed to making ocean education more accessible, engaging, and fun, for a more sustainable future on our blue planet.
Harpswell Heritage Land Trust – Harpswell, ME
Our mission is to preserve and protect Harpswell’s natural resources, cultural heritage and access to the outdoors now and forever through conservation, stewardship and education. Essentially, we want to keep Harpswell a special place full of wonder and wildness, while also ensuring that people can access the outdoors for years to come!
Camp Susan Curtis
Our mission is to provide a transformative camp experience that nurtures self-confidence and a sense of belonging in Main children facing economic hardship. Our vision is that all Maine kids have the opportunity to thrive.
Connect to Wilderness. LLC
Connect to Wilderness provides high quality, immersive experiences in outdoor settings. Specialized walks and wanders encourage participants to become deeply connected with nature. No experience, no physical conditioning and no special equipment is required to participate. Perfect for families and groups traveling together a well as workshops, retreats and conferences.
A Morning in Maine Sailing Tours
We are a daysail company based in Rockland, Maine, operating a 55′ wooden ketch. We offer 2-hour sailing tours, 6-hour island sailing/hiking trips and private charters for up to 21 guests on beautiful Penobscot Bay and the nearby islands.
Pine Tree Camp
Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camp Association-accredited camp for people with disabilities. Located on scenic North Pond, Pine Tree Camp provides a full range of programming for children, adults, and families. Opportunities range from day-long experiences on- and off-campus to week-long overnight sessions and feature many of the outdoor activities for which Maine is known, including boating, kayaking, …
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute
At The Gulf of Maine Research Institute, we develop and deliver collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. As an independent and objective nonprofit organization, we work with stakeholders and partners to support healthy ocean ecosystems, a thriving blue economy, sustainable seafood, and climate-resilient coastal communities.
More Women+ Surf
More Women+ Surf is building an inclusive board sports community in and out of the water to make space, empower and increase access for historically underserved and marginalized communities.
Maine Association for New Americans
MANA is an immigrant-led organization that promotes the social & personal empowerment of immigrants and advances racial justice and racial equity in Maine through: Raising awareness of individual and collective trauma among immigrants Providing trauma-aware, multilingual and culturally appropriate transportation services to address social determinants; Connecting immigrants with their peers across cultures and to the resources.
The Third Place Inc.
The Third Place is a cross-sector networking organization that provides social and professional opportunities for Black Mainers. We organize in ten sectors through our SHIFT Maine program- nonprofit, business/entrepreneurship, k-12 education, higher education, media & communications, banking and financial services, healthcare, technology, housing &trades, and environment. Our environmental network, ECO-BIPOC is a network of over thirty-five individuals from the BIPOC …
Trailspace
Trailspace is the most comprehensive, accurate, and helpful community for finding and sharing facts and opinions about gear for human-powered, backcountry recreation.
Natural Resources Council of Maine
The Natural Resources Council of Maine is a nonprofit membership organization protecting, restoring, and conserving Maine’s environment, now and for future generations. For more than 60 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has been protecting the places and way of life that make Maine so special. We work statewide to: -Protect the health of Maine’s rivers, lakes, streams, and …
Portland Trails
Portland Trails connects people with places. Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that transforms Greater Portland into a healthier and better-connected community through a 70+ mile trail network.
OBP Trailworks, LLC
OBP Trailworks, LLC provides design, construction and education services for all types of recreational trails. Since 2004, OBP has completed over 150 projects with international, federal, state, municipal, private and non profit organizations. Hallmarks of the company include community accessible trails, technical backcountry stone and timber craft, and trail system design projects.
Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
HIOBS serves middle school, high school, gap year, and college students, as well as adults looking for wilderness adventure and Veterans from our Armed Forces.
Outdoor Movement Project
Our mission is to inspire an active, outdoor life and provide resources for a lifelong connection with the outdoors: any season, any ability, any age. Current offerings include: a trail guide to Southern Maine, trail blog/newsletter, trail challenges, and an outdoor events calendar (coming soon).
Maine Fly Guys
Fly Fishing company providing affordable high quality products and free education to create informed anglers to foster the best possible stewards for our state.
Kindling Collective
Kindling Collective is a queer-centered gear library creating an accessible pathway to outdoor experiences in Maine (Wabanaki Confederacy Territory). We aim to build community and support folks in the greater Portland area in building and sustaining relationships with the natural world. Kindling Collective will be a space where members can check out the gear they need for camping, hiking, and …
The Climate Initiative
Working with youth, 13-23 years of age, we are a non-partisan, solutions-based organization pushing for local, tangible solutions to a global challenge.
Washington County Community College
The Outdoor Leadership program at Washington County Community College equips students with a strong foundation in economic, cultural, environmental, and technical skills related to the outdoor industry in Maine and around the world. Students gain these skills through a variety of challenging and engaging field experiences that accompany classroom studies.
Maine Trails Coalition
The Maine Trails Coalition (MTC) was formed in 2019 to be a statewide voice for trail users, supporters, and advocates. With trails serving as a major component of the outdoor recreation economy in Maine, we believe a statewide group dedicated to advancing the trails movement will benefit the communities and people who live, work, visit, and play all across the …
Inclusive Ski Touring
Developing an inclusive uphill community through organized group programs
Hearty Roots
Hearty Roots is an esteem-building outdoor adventure program led by professional counselors & educators who also happen to be backcountry gurus.
Sail Maine
SailMaine’s mission is to provide affordable access to the water through community sailing and educational programming.
Sebago Clean Waters
Sebago Clean Waters (SCW) is a coalition working to protect the watershed for Sebago Lake, the drinking water supply for 1 out of 6 Mainers. Our goal is to conserve 25% of the watershed’s forests that naturally filter water and provide outdoor recreation, wildlife habitat, economic benefits and more.
Univeristy of Maine Orono
The University of Maine is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System.
The Maine Recreation and Park Association
The Maine Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all through the advancement of the parks and recreation profession in Maine.
Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters
The mission of Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters is to preserve and protect the outstanding natural beauty, ecological vitality and distinctive cultural resources of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and surrounding communities for the inspiration and enjoyment of all generations.
The Chewonki Foundation
The Chewonki Foundation is a non-profit institution in Wiscasset, Maine which runs educational programs with an environmental focus.
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a nonprofit land conservation organization increasing access to the coast for everyone, making the coast more resilient to climate change, and supporting coastal communities.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
To enhance the wilderness character of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, protect its environment, and preserve and foster knowledge and understanding of its natural, historic and cultural values. In close collaboration with the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands, we serve as the Friends of the Allagash.
Maine Cancer Foundation
Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds we raise are invested back into our communities to benefit the people of Maine.
University of Maine at Farmington
The University of Maine at Farmington is a public liberal arts college in Farmington, Maine. It is part of the University of Maine System and a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges.
ME Outdoor Properties
Maine Outdoor Properties Team is a recreational real estate team with Realty of Maine. They are proud to be affiliated with Land Leader, an exclusive network of recreational property experts specializing in fine sporting properties, kingdom parcels, land, hunting & fishing properties, farms, and a variety of waterfront homes, cottages, and cabins for sportsmen, investors, families and buyers worldwide.
Summit Achievement
Summit Achievement, a licensed and accredited residential treatment center, is located in the beautiful White Mountains Region of Maine.