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.
Get outside with the latest 1-minute adventure:
Eagle Lake in Acadia offers a scenic paddle in crystal clear water
Due to its size, this lake can feature big waves on windy days.
Find your next Maine adventure:
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.
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.
What to do if you find injured or orphaned wildlife in Maine
The Maine Warden Service and state biologists field a multitude of phone calls about wild animals that people worry have been abandoned or orphaned this time of year. And their message is always the same: If you care, leave it there.
Maine trail towns feel the loss of Appalachian Trail hikers this year
Trailside towns have been left wondering how the absence of hiker culture will impact their communities this summer.
Forest flowers and birds fill this quiet preserve in Gouldsboro
The forest and wetlands on the property make for excellent habitat for warblers, which is a group of small songbirds.
Baxter State Park to open its gates June 15 for limited activities
The park is encouraging visitors to follow CDC guidelines to reduce transmission of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, as well as avoid high-risk recreational activities.
New campaign helps Maine residents plan local outdoor adventures this summer
The new website, adventurelocalmaine.com, offers listings of local guides, public lands and camping options.
How you can safely hike on the Appalachian Trail this summer
If you’re thinking of hitting the Appalachian Trail anytime soon, there are a few things you should consider first.
Acadia National Park to begin reopening June 1
Acadia National Park will join several coastal state parks when it starts shedding some coronavirus restrictions and opening its Park Loop Road on June 1.
Watch this mom moose and her baby stroll across an Aroostook County lawn
When Judy Morin heard her dog, Skye, barking at the back door of her Frenchville home last week, she was surprised to see a mother moose and her baby coming across her lawn.
How to identify birds beyond your yard
Most of us are pretty familiar with birds in our backyards, especially those that come to a feeder. But once we’re past the end of the driveway, the bird world becomes mysterious.
The hottest place to go birding in eastern Maine is right in Bangor
Bob Duchesne is back with a social distancing-friendly activity right in town.
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