A former pastor with the Diocese of Paterson, Father J. Patrick Ryan led New Jersey congregations for nearly a quarter of a century. In his free time, Father (Rev.) Patrick Ryan enjoys kayaking off the shore of Maine during the summer season.
A popular destination for kayaking in the coastal Maine region, the Maine Island Trail is also the very first aquatic recreational trail in the United States. Actually a network of trails, it spans 375 miles and connects more than 200 wild islands. The owners of these islands allow day access and overnight camping on their properties according to their own preferred usage guidelines and stewardship strategies. As a whole, the trail is governed under the stewardship of the Maine Island Trail Association.
In addition to taking in the beauty of the region’s islands and coastal mainland sites, kayakers on the Maine Island Trail can see a range of exciting wildlife. Harbor seals are often seen basking in the sun, and encounters with bald eagles and ospreys are also common.
A popular destination for kayaking in the coastal Maine region, the Maine Island Trail is also the very first aquatic recreational trail in the United States. Actually a network of trails, it spans 375 miles and connects more than 200 wild islands. The owners of these islands allow day access and overnight camping on their properties according to their own preferred usage guidelines and stewardship strategies. As a whole, the trail is governed under the stewardship of the Maine Island Trail Association.
In addition to taking in the beauty of the region’s islands and coastal mainland sites, kayakers on the Maine Island Trail can see a range of exciting wildlife. Harbor seals are often seen basking in the sun, and encounters with bald eagles and ospreys are also common.
