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By Ron Chase Stormy weather ruined our plans for a western Maine mountain hike. My son, Adam, and I had intended to climb lofty Number 5 Mountain in a remote wilderness area southwest of Jackman.
"Our choice was the 'other' Pleasant Mountain situated east of the village of Caratunk as opposed to the very popular Pleasant Mountain hike in the southwestern part of the state."
Grab the family, pack up some ice-cold Yoo-hoo, and set out to see some of these dazzling displays of lights and other decorations.
For those who would like to mix recreation with spectral lore, here are a few haunted Maine trails that you can visit this Halloween season.
FRANKLIN COUNTY - With the leaves turning colors, rapidly approaching peak foliage, even a simple drive promises to be pretty. Franklin County is home to dozens of locations perfect for leaf-peeping, and here are some of the more accessible public spots for this fall. Farmington: Bonney Woods offers a brisk walk that is