Pam Matthews throws herself into every community in which she lives. For many years, she made her home in Shelburne Falls, where I knew her as one of the leading lights of the West County Players.Today, she and her husband, Richard, live in Phillips,.
For generations, Maine has been the go-to destination for vacationers who love to hunt, fish, and explore the wilderness. And, for as long as there have been outdoor-loving vacationers coming to the state, there have been guides to lead them on adventures.
These hardy men and women led visitors from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and other cities on trips into the deepest Maine woods.
And, while there may not be as many guides as there once were, this tradition has continued into the 2020s.
It may surprise you, though, that the first Maine guide was a woman.
According to the New England Historical Society, Cornelia Crosby was born in the Western Maine town of Phillips on November 10, 1854. As a child, she suffered from poor health. It was thought that fresh air would cure her health issues, so she spent as much time as possible outside. In part, this led to her love of Maine s great outdoors.
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