How to tell frog and salamander eggs apart this spring
This time of year, vernal pools and wetlands are filled with frog and salamander eggs. This video shows you how to to tell the difference.
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9 oceanside trails to try in Maine this spring
It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy nature as it springs to life once again.
Wild animals you’re likely to see in Acadia National Park
“As a longtime visitor and hiking guide there, I’ve experienced some amazing wildlife encounters over the years, including a few this winter.”
This forestry practice makes ugly scenery on Maine hiking trails
“Throughout the forest, trees were sawed off a few feet above the ground, leaving thousands of hip-high stumps.”
I went night skiing on a triple date. What could go wrong?
“This combination of exciting outdoor activity, chairlift conversations and yummy food is perfect for an evening out.”
This ‘little’ mountain in western Maine is a great winter trek
“When I traveled to hike Little Bigelow Mountain, I didn’t let the name lull me into the false impression that the hike would be easy.”
Here are some of the winter pleasures of Moosehead Lake
Discover the beauty of Moosehead Lake in Maine, the largest lake in the state, during winter. Enjoy skiing, hiking, and stunning views.
How to explore Maine by snowmobile, starting in Newport
If you notice an abundance of pickup trucks hauling snowmobile trailers during the winter in the town of Newport, that’s because it’s a key location to hop onto miles upon miles of well-maintained snowmobile trails.
This easy hike leads to Maine’s largest glacial erratic
Located on a wooded hill in Phillips, a small town in western Maine, Daggett Rock is thought to have originated from the nearby Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley.
This Maine snowpack map can help you plan winter adventures
As winter slowly winds down in Maine, giving way to mud season, it can be a challenge to plan outdoor adventures. Throughout the state, snow depth can vary drastically from the coast to inland mountains, dictating whether you can ski, snowmobile, snowshoe, ice skate, bike or hike on solid ground.
11 things that can ruin winter hiking
Avoiding these 11 pitfalls, from long rest breaks to frozen snacks, will make your winter hiking a more enjoyable experience.
Why you may want to ditch your fancy snowshoes for wooden ones
Traditional wooden snowshoes have been valued for thousands of years. Here’s to a few thousand more.
5 things that can make ice skating safer, more fun
Ice skating is one of the many traditional outdoor activities that makes Maine’s long, cold winter a little more tolerable.
Watch these Canada lynx react to getting wet
The animals exhibit some house cat-like behavior as they try to shake off water from their fur and cover the remains of a meal.
Send us your winter hunting and ice fishing photos
We’re especially interested in trophy catches, successful hunts and unusual moments out on the ice or in the winter woods.
Solo hiking in winter is wonderful but can turn deadly
“The dangers of hiking solo — especially in the winter — have been at the forefront of my mind due to the recent tragedy.”
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