Exploring the North Maine Woods: Overlanding Adventure Continues in Part 2

[@randalltolman2368]

Some of us, this is home and we love it, as far as dead-end roads go its always a newplace to camp

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Your area is beautiful!

[@RainEntertainmentNE]

I grew up in the Northern Maine woods and live in Ashland. Your missing out on a lot if you feel it wasn't all you had hoped for. A few days is not even close to enough. I wish I had been able to to send you to a few amazing places that mostly only locals know.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That would have been wonderful. We felt like we had to be missing something.

[@RainEntertainmentNE]

You literally drove by a couple hidden gems with water falls and some of the worlds best native trout fishing.@@CoddiwompleOverland

[@mtd861]

Hey I'm planning a trip this summer with the family from Rhode Island care to share any great spots for us to camp and fish? Thanks!! @@RainEntertainmentNE

[@Bravo_the_Jl]

Any gem around rockland and east Orland? I’m about to explore around and I got narraguagus lake and wind and water trail!

[@FarmersSON55]

The Almighty makes some beautiful places does He not!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That is for sure!

[@buckeyejeeper9996]

Good Sunday morning Bill and Deb !! Hanging in a tree hunting deer watching @Coddiwompleoverland . How much better does it get 🤷‍♂️ ?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for spending your Sunday morning with us!

[@ShawnBox]

Many of Maine Roads on GPS were initially read off the Maine Atlas and Gazzateer before Satellite and Traveller Updates. This dates back decades. Since many of the logging and dirt roads are under tree cover and so lightly traveled the GPS maps don't get updated. You can end up at a LOT of Dead Ends with new growth or windfall damage blocking a road or wash outs. Can be frustrating for Overlanders, but fun adventures for day trippers.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@ShawnBox]

@@CoddiwompleOverland The company that owns Garmin, and does a ton of the GPS mapping used by other services, bought Delorme (who makes the Atlas). They figured they would just buy the company instead of having to keep buying updates from them. Hehe.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Got ya

[@fredbunkley5604]

I just found your channel, I'm subscribed!! We lived in Jackman, Maine for almost 5 years. We just moved from there to GA this past April. I patrolled the North Maine Woods quite a bit. It was great to see it and some of the other familiar places on KZbin. Glad I found your channel!! God bless!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for subscribing, glad we were able to take you back.

[@gmcguy]

Thanks again for visiting Maine! Love the sites and your little traveling pup!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for following along. Aspen is enjoying traveling for sure.

[@JordanPattersonM]

Your videos are awesome!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@OverlandGeneration]

opening scene is mesmerizing! Nice Job!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@chris9282]

I recognize a lot of those areas. You should take a trip to Seboomook. Beautiful campground there.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks, we will check it out when we get back up that way.

[@Rotund_Panda_Pants]

I second this - we go on a week long trip to Seboomook yearly in late August just before the kids go back to school. It’s so beautiful. Check out the ghost trains on Eagle lake if you haven’t yet. There are some amazing rustic campgrounds along the way.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

Wow I loved that I love Maine

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Great! Thanks for watching.

[@JLawL]

Just came across this video having lived in Maine my whole life. We’ve got more back country than you could probably drive in a lifetime. You hit some great spots though! Always fun hearing someone from outside of Maine pronounce Bangor 😂

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks! We need to come back and hit some other areas.

[@JLawL]

@@CoddiwompleOverlandnext time grab a note from a doctor that says your pet reduces stress, they’ll let him right in!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We will do that. Thanks

[@philgriswold2133]

I laughed at the comment about finding a better campsite after dark. In my experience, I seem to get a little less picky the later it gets and the lack of light seems to hide a few things I might have noticed in full daylight. More than once, I have woke up to think that I passed a few sites that were just as good as the one I found after dark. On the other hand, some mornings have revealed wonderful surprises. Another great video, can't wait to se NH and VT.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

LOL, guess I should have explained most sites were a swamp or right on the haul road. Thanks for following along.

[@g.fortin3228]

Sounds like an air mattress might be a good option, least it wont soak in water. nice video guys ! scenery is great.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We really like the air mattress. We have this brand in our orange Jeep RTT kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCnqGiGZ7B_qtE

[@daveoffroad7396]

Nice job Coddi..! I look forward to the next part of this adventure..as it is basically in my back yard.. and I have not yet done it myself..!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We loved the part coming up.

[@dawndisney7465]

Beautiful scenery thanks for sharing!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@bennie873]

Beautiful. We flew into Bangor Maine several years ago and drove to Nova Scoatia Canada for a mission trip and back to Bangor and never saw a moose! I think they are tricking us about them being there! Thanks for the video

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Rigjt...lol

[@larryarcher8533]

Brought my fiancé to Maine for her first time back in the end of July. First day she saw 6 moose, just gotta know where to look.

[@billgriffith1274]

@@larryarcher8533 More info please....

[@larryarcher8533]

@@billgriffith1274 just north of West Forks on 201 is a road called Capital road. That enters logging land, be careful in there during the week but on weekends its pretty quiet. If you travel the side roads and trails you can find spots holding moose. You could also follow the Golden Road west from Baxter till you get to Telos rd, go through the checkpoint (there are fees) and wander around up there you will see moose. Take your time while driving its easier to spot them. Also if you go to either of these spots bring extra gas, especially past the Telos checkpoint there won't be any place to refuel for many miles.

[@lunasky1112]

Good video, tks for sharing

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnsalamone5618]

Love your videos and trips!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you!

[@ericburns4718]

Have spent many a hours, days, weeks up there….it does have a learning curve! The secondary roads will screw you, if you don’t watch out. Plan where you want to make it to/sights you want to see and use Gaia 😎 Even the free version works well!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks, We use Gaia extensively.

[@Zugunru]

Your drone footage is awesome! I just got home from there a week ago and it makes me want to go back already.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@HEKNBAK]

Maine is on our wishlist! Starting to see a little fall color - I wonder what it looks like a few weeks later. Trying to find camp in the dark is not fun, especially with rain also. Love the lesson about respecting nature. We want to be able to visit these areas for years to come. We don't really have places like this in Indiana, but we do still have some beautiful places to visit. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for coming along.

[@BANDITRCN28]

Great video guys! Looks like I need to add another place to go and visit sometime with the bronco.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks, we had a great time up there!

[@christopherharris6005]

Amazing place. Do you have any plans for exploring Canada?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We would like to in future.

[@outbackwack368]

Thanks! You have to visit when all of the black flies, midges, mosquitos, deer flies and greenheads are in season 🙂

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Ummm...No thanks!

[@ScarletKnightmare]

When is that season typically?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

September

[@ninez5740]

Great video. Curious about the “no dogs” rule at the park?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Some State and National Parks just do not allow pet. This was one.

[@ninez5740]

@@CoddiwompleOverland Thanks. It’s been awhile taking a dog. The dog I have doesn’t like off-road, when you know you know, lol. It seems like rules on pets have come a long way, but some states are still stuck in their ways, but I imagine it’s to protect wildlife.

[@waveranger4974]

Not at all pleased with the no pet rule. Seems unfair to pet owners.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes, at this one, they can't even be in the vehicle.

[@billgriffith1274]

Too bad that North Maine Woods wasn't all you'd hoped. I know it's a logging area and camping isn't a primary purpose to the area. We did see on another channel we watch that Spider Lake has a great camp site or two, and we've seen a few others that look great. Given the price, we may go up there and spend just a day or two at Spider Lake. Thanks for the great video and some realistic light on the camping in the area. Looking forward to NH and VT.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for following along.

[@johncaban4310]

Where exactly is this trail located? Was up in Lubec/Cutler backpacking from Massachusetts and like to explore this trail. Thanks for the video!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

This was in the North Maine Woods. Thanks for watching!

[@sxsoffroad43]

What do you guys use to find the camp sites on your videos. We ride utv in maine and are looking to trailside camp.. thanks in advance great videos!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Gaia GPS and I overlander.

[@overland_explorations]

Great video Bill. When were you there? We camped there October 10th thru the 17th. Had a hard time finding a campsite, how about you?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We were there September 20-22. It was very hard to find a site. All of the good ones that we found were taken

[@overland_explorations]

Thanks!! We were thinking Springtime for next year.

[@larryarcher8533]

Great videos but you missed out by going from moose head straight to Bingham. Right off 201 there is more logging land open to camping that is free and full of wildlife

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks

[@killahjeep]

This is why you should always ask a local or overlanding group from the area for suggestions on roads to travel, that are passable, and good camping spots. I have been going into the NMW for the last 5 years in my Tacoma and have never had issues, we are friendly with plenty of the NMW staff, and park rangers. as we "tread lightly" and try to leave areas/campsites better than we found them. as a general rule of thumb if a trail has grass growing in the middle that is over 10" tall plan to turn around soon as that is likely an impassable route, and rarely travelled.. hunters will use these routes to get into an area and scout... thats about it. Typiclly I will carry about 12 gallons of spare gas. and you guys picked some of the worst campsites...

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks for your insite.

[@judithnorwood267]

Please be careful of invisible dogman. I've experienced it myself. Have fun

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thanks!

[@iwriteonshit]

I'm heading up there tonight... Bro tf you talking about?

[@gregsims2428]

What music playlist do you use in your videos

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Art list

[@timflaherty2731]

I know this is probably a dumb question, but when you're approaching a water crossing like the one at the beginning, how do you know if it's crossable? Do you get out ahead of time and try to figure out the depth?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Sometimes we do. If the road looks well traveled on both sides chances are its passable and we will proceed slowly. If questionable we will get out and check it out Sometimes getting in and walking through it.

[@GreyEagle42]

Sorry you didn't enjoy the NMW but it's a working forest. Even on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway which is federal designated as a Wild and Scenic Waterway system you can hear wood harvesting machinery.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

You are correct about it being a working forest. And we totally understand that. I guess we should have done more research before heading that way. Even though it wasn't exactly what we expected, we thoroughly enjoyed the adventure! We now know what northern Maine is all about and now it is on to the next one.

[@whenmountainsmove]

0:15 Where is that at? I'm pretty sure that's not Maine. Maine is flat with a tiny little range in the center with mountains that westerners call hills. That's got to be colorado or somewhere in the west.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

That is the introduction to our show. It was in Colorado

[@user-ts1fp4nm9y]

That really sucks about the no pet policy!! What have they got against dogs??? You should start a petition against this rule!!!

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We have no idea why they won't let them in.

[@leftystrat62]

I've been watching you since your JKU days. Any regrets with the move to the Gladiator? It's just me and my wife (plus 2 dogs occasionally); I always dreamed of a Wrangler but since I'm looking to explore more than crawl that Gladiator has got me thinking (while your in my neck of the woods:) cheers

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Thank you for supporting us for so long! We still love and have the Wrangler. The Wranglers make great overlanders! But, the Gladiator is next level for extended travel/overlanding. There is a lot more room and it is much more comfortable. We have no regrets at all.

[@jamesarden1502]

What GPS do you use ?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Gaia

[@WolfOverland]

Still on factory Mojave gears on 37s?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

Yes we are.

[@WolfOverland]

@@CoddiwompleOverland nice. On 35s on my diesel rubicon. No change in power loss that I can feel. I know the diesel is a different beast. Also read the Mojave has a different transfer case gearing. I bought used 35s being tire prices are crazy. Probably jump to new 37s-

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We did notice a loss of power with the 37's but not sure substantial.

[@mhm8222]

Why didn't you just go through Telos?

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

It's probably because I did not look at the map long enough.

[@billhartley7971]

Apparently you don't realize that all of the dead end roads were built for logging purposes. Might as well head back south as Maine is evidently not the place for you.

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

We realize what the dead-end roads are for. Maine is beautiful, we gave our opinion about what we found in the North Woods. Thanks for watching.

[@KCCBTV]

Pets not being allowed blows my mind

[@CoddiwompleOverland]

They would not even let us drive through to the other side. We had to go all the way around the park to get to where we were going on the other side