Second Machias Lake, Maine -video-

[Robin]

I took advantage of the great weather earlier this week and headed over to eastern Maine for 3 days. The Machias River runs 76 miles from Fifth Machias Lake down to the town of Machias on Maine's coast. It's a great run but the 5 lakes are perfect for those like me looking for something quiet and peaceful.
I stayed at the drive-in site, but there is a more primitive site on the lake you can paddle into. No fees whatsoever.

 

[Penns Woods]

Enjoyed the video with my coffee this morning, thanks for posting.

 

[Boreal Birch]

Would need a US Navy Ice Breaker to paddle up here in the interior of Alaska. Need a a yard/meter stick to measure the snow depths. The few warm thawing days we have had has made a strong enough crust that with big snow shoes/long wide skis you can travel wherever you wish, just like the snowshoe hare, lynx and grouse.
Sitting under a big spruce (in what I believe is called a snow well) in the unbelievable bright sunshine brewing up a small pot of tea, is a joyous special part of my late winter early spring days.
Another half a month to go, until I am stringing up one of my bamboo fly rods to cast a fly to a eager feeding Arctic Grayling.

 

[lowangle al]

Robin, that's why you're my hero. Thanks

 

[Erica]

Capturing in video all we go out for…grace, serenity, peace. Thank you, Robin.

 

[yellowcanoe]

Man that rotten ice wont budge!
Went for a bike ride and met 1000 feet of rotten ice and snow which made me get off
My hubby however rode almost through
Now mulling over going to the doctor!did a butt landing

 

[Crazy Trout Craft (CTC)]

Pleasant Robin… great start to the season

 

[snapper]

Thanks for sharing your early season adventure. You appear well suited to the role of a grizzled Maine guide with your canoe and pack basket.

That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well.

snapper

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Thanks for that, Robin. Creative camera placements. What's your hat made of? It seems shiny.

 

[Robin]

Thanks, everyone.

Thanks for that, Robin. Creative camera placements. What's your hat made of? It seems shiny.

It's probably imitation leather from Shri Lanka, I had just added some Snow Seal to it and hadn't bothered to hit it with a heat gun.