Check out the Gallery Here: https://gallery.brianrimm.com/-freeportsummerride2025/gallery Thanks for riding in the Portland Gear Hub’s Freeport Summer Ride today! Your demonstration of support for the Gear Hub is genuinely appreciated. If you haven’t already, please consider making a donation to support the Gear Hub’s bicycle giveaway and educational programs. Nearly 100 cyclists joined the peloton today, more than… Read more…
Ketcha Outdoors Blog
Why We Exist: The Story of Ketcha Outdoors
At Ketcha Outdoors, we believe that everyone deserves the chance to explore, play, and grow in the natural world. For more than 60 years, our programs have been rooted in a simple but powerful idea: access to the outdoors changes lives. The outdoors is more than a backdrop; it’s a teacher, a healer, and a… Read more…
Summer at the Portland Gear Hub
This summer has been one for the books at the Portland Gear Hub! Our shop has been buzzing with bike repairs, new riders finding their perfect fit, and community members coming together to share the joy of being on two wheels. From June through August, our Bikes for All Mainers program welcomed dozens of participants… Read more…
After School Explorers
The school day might end at 3:00, but for kids in our After School Program, the fun is just beginning. At Ketcha Outdoors, aftercare isn’t about sitting inside until pickup; it’s about giving kids the freedom to unwind, explore, and connect after a busy day. They might be hiking through the woods, building forts, making… Read more…
Enrolling for Fall at Farm and Forest School
As summer winds down, we start dreaming about crisp fall mornings, colorful leaves, and the joy of a new school year at Farm and Forest School. Our nature-based preschool offers a unique learning experience where the forest serves as the classroom and curiosity is the primary curriculum. Children spend their days exploring trails, tending the… Read more…
A Day in the Life at Camp Ketcha
Summer days at Camp Ketcha start with a simple tradition: morning circle. Counselors greet campers by name, groups share their goals, and laughter sets the tone for the day ahead. Mornings are packed with action; one group might tackle the climbing wall while another heads into the woods to search for animal tracks. After a… Read more…
The Spirit of Summer at Camp Ketcha
Summer is in full swing at Ketcha Outdoors, and it’s been an incredible season of adventure, connection, and outdoor fun for our campers, thanks to your continued support! Our campers have fully embraced the joys of the season, no matter the weather. Rainy days haven’t slowed us down. Every week brings something new, and our campers are… Read more…
