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May Newsletter

Posted May 27, 2025

Summer season 2025 officially kicks off at Maine Huts & Trails! We have a lot planned this summer, including hut rentals, special events, public lunches, volunteer opportunities, and much more. This month, we highlight our Forest & Forage weekend coming up later in July. Read our May newsletter to get in on the action. Want to […]

Woodland Wildflowers

Posted May 21, 2025

This time of year is ideal for observing the many beautiful wildflower species in Maine. While many people think of wildflowers growing in fields, meadows, roadsides, and other open areas, there are also many wildflowers that may be found in the forest. Here are some of the wildflowers that you can find along the Shore […]

Summer Season Begins!

Posted May 14, 2025

The wait is over! May 15th marks the start of our summer season. Join us for full hut rentals, fun-filled summer events, and tasty weekend lunches at Stratton Brook Hut. Discover our summer schedule now. Hut Rentals Bring your group to a hut this summer! We are offering private, full hut rentals great for education […]

Keeping Busy During Mud Season

Posted May 8, 2025

Our huts may be closed for mud season, but that doesn’t mean the work stops for us! During the month and a half between our winter and summer seasons, our staff has been tackling a list of chores and projects to ready our huts and trails for the summer, as well as projects to improve […]

Stratton Brook Hut Trailhead

Spring Thaw on the Trails

Posted May 5, 2025

Sunny days and warm temperatures have cleared most of the snow off our trails. There are still be some pesky snow patches at higher elevations, but the lowlands are looking great for spring hiking. Wear your waterproof hiking boots and keep an eye out for muddy areas. Birders, keep your ears open! The woods and […]

April Newsletter

Posted April 15, 2025

Winter is slowly melting away here in Western Maine. While our trails still have remnants of snow and ice, our summer season is heating up! Our April newsletter gives you a sneak peak into what is on the agenda for the upcoming months. Trail runners, take note! A special Breaking Trail Running Weekend will be […]

George Lawrence Award for Volunteer Service

Posted April 8, 2025

We are proud to announce Dave Greeley is the recipient of the 2024 George Lawrence Award for Volunteer Service. Dave is instrumental in the success of the Poplar Stream Hut hydroelectric project. Using the hydro reduced our propane consumption over the winter by 85%, conserving 43,000 lbs. of carbon from being released to the atmosphere. […]

Skiers at the intersection of the Narrow Gauge Pathway and Crommett's Overlook Trail.

A Look Back on Winter

Posted April 1, 2025

Winter 24/25 is in the books! The season saw cold weather, excellent snow conditions, and an increase in hut visitors and trail users. Here are some of the season’s key statistics. 1,395 Overnight guests over 87 days. Visitors from 28 states, plus Canada, the UK, and New Zealand. 459 Meals cooked by out stellar hut […]

Tracks and Trails Snowshoe

Posted March 25, 2025

March 22nd was our final Free Guided Program Series of the winter season. We had a full group, thanks to Skowhegan Outdoors joining the crew. Registered Maine Guides Bob Duport and Sam Shirley lead our attendees around Flagstaff Lake on the Shore Trail and Maine Hut Trail. A stop at the hut for a hearty […]

Above the Treeline Presentation

Posted March 17, 2025

Guests and afternoon visitors were treated to a great talk by Amanda Reimer at Stratton Brook Hut this past Friday. Amanda delved into the “living worlds” of the alpine zones in Maine, with a focus on plant communities, lichens and bryophytes, and animals. Her past experience in Alaska provided some unique insight into similarities between […]

Fat bikes and skis on the rack outside Stratton Brook Hut for the Alpine Feast.

March Newsletter

Posted March 13, 2025

February and early March have been busy at Maine Huts! In this edition of the newsletter, we take a look back on some of the past events of the month, and see what else is coming up for the spring section of our season. Last full service overnight is March 22nd! Read the March Newsletter. […]

Stratton Brook Hut at night in winter.

Alpine Dinner 2025

Posted March 10, 2025

The recent Alpine Dinner at Stratton Brook Hut, catered by Big Tree, was a heartfelt gathering for Maine Huts & Trails’ donors, board members, staff, and supporters. Big Tree Catering brought their creativity with a delicious multi-course surf and turf-themed dinner. The dinner happens on the eve of the Alpine Feast, and was a chance to […]

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