Maine is home to 8 types of sharks, from sand tigers to great whites
Here are the eight sharks that have been documented off the coast of Maine, all unique in appearance and behavior.
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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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How to pee in the woods
There are a few things to consider when completing this necessary task.
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.
It’s the perfect time to go see Maine’s puffins
Maine’s Atlantic puffins are so popular, most boats are filled for every trip. But not this year.
These bugs hide in ‘snake spit’ as they feed on Maine plants
Spittlebug nymphs produce a foam called “snake spit” to hide in as they feed on plant juices.
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.
When the sun sets, it’s time to start mothing
Mothing. It’s like birding, but with moths.
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.
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