From the MidCoast, on this assignment for GLP Films, we drove toward Canada till we were deep in the heart of @melakesmtns; first in the town of Bethel, then in Rangeley before ending in the Carrabassett Valley. While in the region, we met so many incredible locals that made us feel at home. But few were as naturally charismatic as Bill Pierce, who initiated us into the town of Rangeley starting with a visit to the Historical Society and Outdoor Heritage Museum. Here he is sitting on the porch of the Museum with his dog Zeke who was so sweet. . Something in this image, which I didn’t do purposefully at the time, really encapsulates a lot of what there is to love about the Lakes and Mountains region as well as what almost all the locals stated that they love to do: just be outdoors; enjoying the view, breathing the fresh air, reveling in nature’s gifts. They do this on the water in a boat, on their porch, by hiking or biking trails in the woods and along rivers. It seems you can’t live ...