Archive for April, 2008

Spring moose

April 27, 2008

Met This guy on my way back from Moxie falls. This bull looks somewhat embarrassed with his spring knubs where his rack will soon be. Saw a partridge and two fox before this but NOTE: Its hard to take wildlife pictures when your camera is in your backpack. They don’t wait well.

Spring Has Finally Made It To Jackman!

April 23, 2008

After six months of snow, most of us are really ready for green grass and warm sunshine. With all the heavy snow we recieved this winter,there is no shortage of water when you are located in the middle of a major watershed area.This has a few advantages in May.The waterfalls in this region are both [...]

School Vacation Activities

April 19, 2008

  We have extra activites planned this week for school vacation. More details and sign ups at  The Welcome Breakfast or at the front desk.
This Monday 9am
Welcome Breakfast
Please join us in the commons for a complimentary breakfast and information on the area
Blueberry Pancakes – sausage – asst. fruits – juices – coffee- tea
 
This Monday
Moose [...]

Sheds Anyone?

April 2, 2008

Every year around the beginning of February, the large native creatures of this area begin to loose their racks. Moose and deer begin to rub and scrape at trees to get rid of their previous set of antlers and make way for their new spring adornments.  The dropped antlers, called sheds are found along the [...]

Maple Sugar camp season Begins

April 2, 2008

As the temperatures and the sun begin to rise on the horizon, thoughts turn to a traditional rite of spring; Maple Sugar Season. Somerset County is the number one maple production county in the United States. Jackman, located in the middle of the county is no exception to this sappy tradition. The methods have changed over [...]

Spring Riding

April 2, 2008

With all the snow we have had so far this year, it seems we could have riding until June. More likely though the sun will win out and melting will finally overtake the in town trails.When this happens then the great riding begins! Spring riding offers some of the best riding of the year. Just [...]

Winter holds onto April

April 2, 2008

While crocus and daffodils begin to bloom in most of New England, late season snow lets us enjoy winter sports just a bit longer. If you hadn’t had a chance to go for one more snowmobile ride or ski trip, April in Jackman is giving you that opportunity