Can you say w-e-e-k-e-n-d? I knew you could!

The daypack is packed and by the door. I need only pull the mini-cooler from the fridge and stow it on my way out.

Yep, early tomorrow morning I'm finally making the long trek north to Jackman to tackle the last of Maine's seven Bald Mountains, Boundary Bald.

I'll be making the hike with some folks from the Maine Department of Conservation, who will no doubt have lots of info to share on the subject of hiking trails and mountains and land conservation in our state. And I suspect we'll have a rousing good time along the way.

The forecast is good so let's have at it!

Note: Since my recent column in the Maine Sunday Telegram, I've learned a couple of things:

First, there are no plans for a wind turbine atop Boundary Bald. Thanks to Bill Jarvis, Forest Land Manager and Jackman-Moose River Fire Chief for setting me straight.

Secondly, Josh of Sanford tells me there's an 8th Bald Mountain in Maine. It's located Downeast in T42 MD BPP on the west shore of Third Machias Lake. Thanks Josh. Of course, now I have to get up there and check it out!

What are you up to on this fine looking late summer weekend?