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Just in time for your summer planning, welcome to Explore Maine 2018! In this year’s edition, we put the spotlight on some of our staff, board, and members’ favorite coastal locations, to help raise awareness about the threat offshore oil drilling would pose to Maine’s economy and way of life. But when it comes to enjoying the season, don’t stop at the coast when there’s so much more to Maine. Be sure to consult our Explore Maine map, your interactive guide to special places protected with help from the Land for Maine’s Future program—shorelines, rail trails, and much more. The map can also help you choose from dozens of spectacular Public Reserved Lands for paddling, camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and a wide range of other outdoor activities.
We’ve assembled a stellar reading list for you, with new and newly discovered books and blogs by NRCM supporters. Our list includes guides to edible mushrooms, animal tracks, even rural landscapes. Memoirs, self-improvement through nature, poetry, children’s books—there’s something for everyone on this year’s Good Reads list.
Our new NRCM t-shirt will help you enjoy summer in style. We’ve got NRCM caps, too, and wait until you see—and hold—our new mugs! All proceeds from these items go 100 percent in support of our work protecting Maine’s environment. Thank you for caring, and for all you do to help keep Maine a special place to live, work, and play.
—Allison Childs Wells, Editor, Senior Director of Public Affairs
Are you an author? Artist? Musician? Nature-based business owner? If so, we invite you to send us information about your work so we can consider it for next year’s edition of Explore Maine.
Explore the Nature of Maine's Coast This year, we put the spotlight on some of our staff, board, and members’ favorite coastal locations, to help raise awareness about the threat offshore oil drilling would pose to Maine’s economy and way of life.
Books by NRCM Members Time to start putting together your summer reading list, and NRCM members can help. Find great books for you and your whole family, all written or illustrated by NRCM members!
A Conversation with Husband and Wife Authors Ben and Dianna Emory NRCM's Allison Wells has a conversation with long-time NRCM members Ben and Dianna Emory about their new books, their perspectives on their writing and careers, and how they hope their work will help others.
View all editions of Explore Maine
Explore Maine 2018
Explore Maine 2017
Explore Maine 2016
Explore Maine 2015
Explore Maine 2014
Maine Sporting Camp Discounts for NRCM Members There’s nothing better than spending time in the woods or on a lake or pond this time of year. Many Maine sporting camps offer great discounts to NRCM members as a way to promote their business while providing us an opportunity to thank our members for supporting our work. To receive a discount voucher, please email Beth Comeau at nrcm@nrcm.org or call her at (207) 430-0106. Here's more information about the camps and their discounts. Please note that to receive the discount, you’ll need a voucher upon your arrival.
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Banner: NRCM Rising sea kayaking trip on Casco Bay, Portland, Maine. Photo by E. Theberge/NRCM
