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Five reasons why you need to visit the Katahdin Region in Winter

By neoc | Jan 14, 2019 | Comments Off on Five reasons why you need to visit the Katahdin Region in Winter
5 Reasons to Visit Katahdin This Winter

I just returned from three blissful, adventurous and unforgettable days with my family in the Katahdin Region of Maine.  It’s hard to explain just how refreshed, renewed, and revived we…

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June 3, 2018

By NEOC Info | Jun 6, 2018 | Comments Off on June 3, 2018

Our moose devotees were not disappointed this time. Maine guide, Dave led the group to Mud Brook, where a bull moose was spotted along with a few loons. Hooray!

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June 2, 2018

By NEOC Info | Jun 6, 2018 | Comments Off on June 2, 2018

We enjoyed the views on the drive out to Baxter State Park and during our trek through the woods to Sandy Stream. We spotted a deer and were greeted by…

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June 1, 2018

By NEOC Info | Jun 1, 2018 | Comments Off on June 1, 2018

No luck this morning spotting the massive beast known in these parts as a MOOSE. We enjoyed the gorgeous views and spotted a few mergansers and a cormorant out on…

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May 21, 2018

By NEOC Info | May 21, 2018 | Comments Off on May 21, 2018

Moose! We spied a yearling bull, who was sporting stubs for antlers. He was in the water feeding on (and obviously enjoying) the fresh spring greens in Sandy Stream Pond.…

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May 20, 2018

By NEOC Info | May 20, 2018 | Comments Off on May 20, 2018

The moose were playing hide and seek today, perhaps they were underwater, holding their breath to evade our sight! In any case, we did not see a moose. We did,…

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Easter at The River Driver’s

By neoc | Mar 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Easter at The River Driver’s
Easter

Easter Sunday River Driver’s Buffet Sunday April 1st, 11am to 3pm Menu House made Bread Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad Caesar Salad Smoked Salmon Crudités Quiche Asparagus Tri Colored Roasted Carrots…

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October 19, 2017

By NEOC Info | Oct 20, 2017 | Comments Off on October 19, 2017

We arrived at Sandy Stream Pond and ALAS, we saw a moose! Glen our guide has a keen sight for the wildlife and saw the moose afar.  We then boogied…

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Run at NEOC

By neoc | Oct 17, 2017 | Comments Off on Run at NEOC

Follow this Map my run Map to find out about some of the cool trails at neoc Create Routes or Search for a route from millions at MapMyRun

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October 14, 2017

By NEOC Info | Oct 16, 2017 | Comments Off on October 14, 2017

Today we had two moose/wildlife tours. During our morning tour on the Pontoon boat, we had a partial moose sighting. It’s been a bit of a challenge to catch a…

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