The approach of spring in Maine, one way you know beyond new buds on the hardwood trees is green Paddling Down A Maine River, Stream In Canoe, Kayak After A Long Winter canoes.
Lots of them that get dug out of garages, stuck overhead in carriage houses. Or phone calls made if the Maine river, pond or lake vessels were loaned out. And just not brought back to their rightful owner. You.
Spring canoe races for families and black belt kayakers alike to share the rising water caused by Maine winter snow run off. This year Maine has had a mild winter with less snow than normal to roll around, ski, snow sled and play on. But as the garden seed catalogs start rolling in from the postman on foot, thoughts of canoe paddling and drifting enter a Mainer’s head.
Or someone not so lucky to have to live down country outside of Maine.
But who plan their yearly pilgrimage. To strap on the canoe or kayak to their SUV or station wagon roof top. And skillfully slide it in to the current, to ply a bloated, spring Maine river or stream.
So this year, planning to add some spring water to your diet like the doctor suggested? Check out this Maine canoe and kayak racing link. And stay tuned for more about the Meduxnekeag River Canoe race in Houlton Maine. Watch a couple Meduxnekeag River race videos and plan to be in the event this year. Stay tuned for more on this race on this MeInMaine blog.
Maine River Canoe Kayak Race On The Meduxnekeag In Houlton ME Videos
Maine, check our her four season natural beauty any way any time you can.
You know spring has sprung in Maine when you see green canoes Meduxnekeag River Race 2011 Is April 30th At 10AM.on pick up roof racks around our small communities.
Brightly colored kayaks being hauled out of sheds, parked on, dotting lawns.
Waiting for the next weekend canoe race in Maine.
Lots of Maine river and stream races happen each spring in Maine as the water level rises. As the water gets higher, flows faster in rivers and streams due to melting snow run off.
As the ice thaws, goes out of local lakes now that ice fishing shacks have been removed from those waterbodies in Maine.
Meduxnekeag is a Maliseet Native American word meaning “rocky at its mouth”.
This Southern Aroostook River’s South Branch starts at what is known as Meduxnekeag Lake. But no one locally will know which Maine lake you are actually talking about. Refer to it as Drews Lake in New Limerick, Linneus and the part known as the “Fishing Grounds” in Oakfield Maine. This is the Drews Lake site for future reference if this summer you want more Maine water in your recreational off time diet.
The Meduxnekeag River Race 2011 edition is April 30th at 10 AM. The Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing 2011 River Schedule shows lots of options to dip the paddle, drift down a Maine stream or river.
You don’t have to be a belt black paddler, kayaker to enjoy the water. Leisure, recreational canoe and kayak owners can fill their lungs with fresh air, listen to birds singing, the lap of water against the craft as soon as you put in. And starting heading to the finish line at your own pace. Picture yourself in the Meduxnekeag River Race in Houlton Maine video, watching the movie.
Be in the 2011 Maine river race video and make some memories with a son, daughter, other family member or friend. The exercise will do you good. And you get a red dye number three grilled hot dog and a drink. A neat t-shirt to celebrate the day on the water. While enjoying, reliving the Maine river race with other paddlers where you dig out, come back a shore on to dry land. There is a feeling of accomplishment, you are part of a 50 year Maine spring tradition started by Houlton Maine’s Ricker College many moons ago.
