This hairy caterpillar ‘looks like something out of a Dr. Seuss book’
American dagger moth caterpillar’s hairs contain toxins that can cause a stinging sensation and rash.
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Sandy beaches and a mountain backdrop make Donnell Pond a paddler’s paradise
With sandy beaches, clear water and a mountain backdrop, Donnell Pond in Hancock County is an outdoor destination that’s treasured by paddlers, anglers, beach-goers, swimmers and campers.
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Asexual self-cloning ticks that can kill livestock are closing in on Maine
Maine tick experts are keeping an eye out for the Asian longhorned tick, a foreign tick species that can reproduce without mating and has been documented as close as Connecticut.
6 ways to improve your camping experience in Maine
Before you hit the road for a few nights under the stars, here are a few ways you may be able to improve your camping experience.
Thru-hikers defy requests to stay home to finish the Appalachian Trail
Thru-hikers have been advised to put their dreams on hold because of the coronavirus. But some have refused.
How to read a trail map
To help you get the most information possible out of your trail maps, here are a few insights and tips from Maine map creators.
A beginner’s guide to camping in a tent in Maine
These tips and tricks for camping in a tent will help beginners try it without fear — and might just teach seasoned campers a thing or two as well.
This steep trail up Cadillac Mountain is a rocky challenge
The 0.9-mile trail is steep and rocky, with a few short sections that require hand-over-foot climbing.
What this birder found while spending 5 days deep in North Maine Woods
I loaded up my camper with great food, acceptable wine and a 6-pack of Baxter Stowaway IPA and inventoried a part of Maine that had likely never seen a birder.
Watch a dragonfly recover after an accidental swim
It’s a special wildlife experience I won’t soon forget.
Beware of the goshawk, one of Maine’s fiercest birds
There is one bird you don’t want to meet this time of year: a northern goshawk.
How to pack the perfect picnic in your backpack
For minimal prep and maximum fun, keeping it simple is key.
Meet the people sharing their homes with injured and orphaned wildlife
While many of Maine’s wildlife rehabilitators are capable of caring for a variety of animals, they tend to specialize in certain species.
This fern-filled forest in Castine is a lovely escape
The property is almost entirely forested, with a mix of upland forest and forested wetlands. However, not far from the parking lot is an open, beaver-generated pond and wetland complex.
Watch this robin feed its babies
By strategically placing her mobile phone so its camera lens is between the deck boards, she’s been able to capture some truly amazing photos and videos of the robin family.
How to contribute to the Maine Bird Atlas
Surveying can be done at home, in the neighborhood, or wherever you go.
How to avoid overcrowded trails and campsites in Maine
Such an increase in the use of outdoor resources could cause a multitude of problems, from damaged natural habitats to public safety risks.
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