Here is a great resource for managing the risk of lightning in both the front country and back country.

Agenda:

Friday: Drive up in the evening (3.5-4 hrs) to camp in Camden Hills State Park.

Saturday: Morning bike 4.2 miles to the Lincolnville ferry dock and take a 20 min ferry to the island. Join bike tour A (8 miles) through the mid-island villages or tour B (18 miles) to the northern tip and through the villages. Sandwiches, drinks and snacks are available at general stores along the bike routes. Camp Saturday night at the state park  

Click on the link below to get tips on how to prepare for camping and backpacking trips including what to wear and what gear you'll need. https://doc

A shooting camp out in April: rifles, shotguns and archery!

Hike in under the stars on Friday night. Approximately 3.5 miles and 1500 feet of elevation gain to the hut. If you haven't done much spring/summer/fall hiking in the whites, this might be an overly ambitious first trip.