Aislinn Sarnacki
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Maine’s Depression-era conservation corps honored for work in state woods
Several generations of conservationists recently gathered in central Maine to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a U.S. work relief program designed to provide jobs for young men during the Great Depression. “The CCC Boys” — Phil Gouzie, John McLeod and Ralph Bonville — were the highlight ...
1-minute hike: Gorham Mountain on Mount Desert Island
BDN reporter Aislinn Sarnacki hikes a 4-mile loop that reaches the summit of Gorham Mountain in Acadia National Park on May 19, 2013, on Mount Desert Island.
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1-minute hike: Gorham Mountain on Mount Desert Island
on May 21, 2013, at 10:28 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate. The 4-mile loop hike of Gorham Mountain includes a long stretch of even terrain (Ocean Path), a gradual ascent up the south side of the mountain, and a gradual descent down the north side of the mountain. How to get there: Hikers can use several trailheads to hike ...
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Where in the woods am I?
on May 20, 2013, at 9:44 a.m.
Derek and I visited the Bangor Humane Society about 10 days ago in search for a young dog to join our home and become “hiking buddy 0.5,” as Derek put it. I don’t think we expected to find what we were looking for that day, but we did. We left ...
Abandoned bunker becomes bat hibernacula in northern Maine
Assistant manager of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge visits a bunker of the former Loring Air Force Base located on the refuge on April 30, 2013. The bunker was transformed into “Bat Bunker No. 1″ to house 30 little brown bats during the winter of 2012-13 to research white-nose syndrome in ...
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Feds use Maine nuclear weapons bunkers to try to save dying bats
Researchers are attempting to understand white-nose syndrome, a disease that is killing huge numbers of bats across North America.
A tour with Orono Bog Boardwalk founder Ron Davis
Orono Bog Boardwalk founder Ron Davis talks about the creation of the boardwalk, the Orono Bog and the Boardwalk Campaign, an effort to fundraise for the reconstruction of the boardwalk in composite materials on May 14, 2013.
Volunteers race to replace decaying Orono Bog Boardwalk
Walking along the Orono Bog Boardwalk this spring, you’ll view a sea of unfurling fiddleheads and bright green skunk cabbage that smells just as you’d imagine. As you walk to the center of the bog, alien-like pitcher plants emerge from the peat moss, at times hidden under the pink buds ...
1-minute hike: Quaggy Jo Mountain in Presque Isle
BDN reporter Aislinn Sarnacki hikes Quaggy Jo Mountain in Aroostook State Park in Presque Isle on May 1, 2013.
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1-minute hike: Quaggy Jo Mountain in Presque Isle
on May 14, 2013, at 9:39 a.m.
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The loop hike to the top of Quaggy Jo is approximately 3 miles. Steep sections of trail, loose rock and slippery dead leaves make the hike a challenge. How to get there: Quaggy Jo Mountain lies in Aroostook State Park, which has an entrance at 87 State Park ...
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Where in the woods am I?
on May 13, 2013, at 9:24 a.m.
Below is a photo gallery from the second hike I took while visiting Aroostook County two weeks ago. As you can see, I gained some elevation. Try to guess where I hiked by viewing the photos, then leave your best guesses in the comments section at the bottom of the ...
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Acadia’s Park Loop Road to open May 17
on May 09, 2013, at 2:27 p.m.
Acadia National Park will open its Park Loop Road and the Summit Road on Cadillac Mountain on Friday, May 17, more than a month later than the usual opening date due to federal budget cuts. The opening of these roads will give people access to a number of trailheads and ...
Mainers share methods of keeping ticks off
The ticks of Maine are awake and active, and as someone who spends a fair amount of time outdoors, I’m not particularly happy about it. So last week, I posted a reader query: “What’s your best defense against ticks?” And the responses I received are full of great tips, from ...
Canada geese get rowdy at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone
Canada geese in Chapman Pond of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone get loud and chase each other on April 30, 2013.
1-minute hike: Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone
BDN reporter explores the trails of Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge in Limestone on April 30, 2013.
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1-minute hike: Greenlaw Brook Division of Aroostook NWR in Limestone
on May 07, 2013, at 10:32 a.m.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The trails and old roads of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge have a total length of about 5 miles and travel over some hills. How to get there: There are a few entrances to the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook NWR, but ...
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Video: Canada geese get rowdy at Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge
on May 07, 2013, at 10:21 a.m.
After walking most of the trails of the Greenlaw Brook Division of the Aroostook Wildlife Refuge on April 30, 2013, I sat down by the shore of Chapman Pond to watch a group of Canada geese. At first, they swam away, honking at me in alarm, but after some minutes ...
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Where in the woods am I?
on May 06, 2013, at 11:31 a.m.
Last week, I drove north for an outdoor story and a few hikes. Try to guess one of the trail networks I explored by viewing the photo gallery below. Leave your best guesses in the comments section. Winner gets an internet high five and a mention in the updated post!
Maine artist and outdoorsman pieces together the ‘Katahdin Tradition’
“Art of Katahdin” by David Little, edited by Carl Little, May 2013, Down East Books, 200 pages, hardcover with more than 200 color plates, $50. Maine’s tallest mountain has many faces. From Abol Bridge, it is a long ridge, a shelf of rock towering over the wilderness. From Katahdin Lake, it ...
1-minute hike: Norumbega Mountain on Mount Desert Island
BDN reporter Aislinn Sarnacki hikes to the summit of Norumbega Mountain on Acadia National Park’s Goat Trail on Mount Desert Island on April 26, 2013, and descends the mountain on the more gradual Norumbega Mountain Trail.
Orono man charged with murder in death of Glenburn teen
Family remembers Nichole “CoCo” Cable, warns of social media dangers
Man accused of killing Glenburn teen denied bail, has received death threats, attorney says
Kyle Dube arrest, murder charges surprising to former Orono High School classmates
Glenburn woman gets 18 months for embezzling $100,000 from beagle rescue group
Nichole Cable: In our minds, hearts
Obama’s boyfriend line
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
How to humble a wing nut
Bucksport’s Wood enjoying the professional cage in MMA bouts
Unity Raceway heading in new direction when track opens for season Sunday
Former Dexter, Nokomis coach Pratt takes Mount View football post
UMaine’s Fransoso overcomes injuries, turns passion for baseball into stellar career
Houlton makes plans for new hockey boards at Millar Civic Center
Fun, informative or just plain strange: 8 museums in Maine worth a road trip
Bangor veteran of World War II exemplifies the way life should be
Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console