BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 6, 2020
A group of paddlers launched an ambitious effort to provide camping options on 100 miles of the Penobscot River stretching from Medway to Bucksport four years ago, and built a site in Brewer in 2018. The hope was that the Penobscot River Paddling Trail would let adventurers spend a day on the river, then find appropriate spots to stop and camp out along the way. Organizers set a goal of providing at least one campsite every 10 miles along the route. The group’s website now lists eight campsites over more than 50 miles of the river. In addition, 25 boat launches or put-in sites are listed. The group has a plan, and hopes to continue the trail’s expansion.