A fire starter is an essential tool while hiking in Maine
Even at the height of summer, lost and injured hikers are at risk of hypothermia, especially high in the mountains.
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This small mountain just outside Ellsworth offers a short hike with lovely scenery
“I think Tucker would be a nice hike for children who are starting to explore mountains — under the supervision of adults, of course,” Aislinn Sarnacki writes.
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This is one rock every Mainer should visit
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Acadia National Park closes carriage roads as mud season begins
Maine’s notorious mud season leaves the carriage roads vulnerable to damage from walkers, bicyclists and horseback riders.
1,400-acre community forest with recreation trails is coming to Greater Ellsworth
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Here are things to consider to help you decide.
Birds are signaling that winter is over
The first migrants have crossed the Piscataqua River and entered Maine.
4 easy protein-packed campfire meals that aren’t hot dogs
While staple campfire foods like hot dogs and s’mores are wonderful options, you may want to be more adventurous with your menu.
It’s nearly impossible to get rid of a camp stove fuel canister in Maine
They can’t just be thrown out. They aren’t recyclable. There’s no collection programs for them. In short, nobody wants them.
Baxter State Park turns 90 years old
Ninety years ago on March 3, Gov. Percival Baxter gifted the first parcel of land of what would become Baxter State Park, one of Maine’s most treasured outdoor destinations.
New women’s outing club and girl’s outdoor camp launching Down East
The new OWL Outing Club will welcome women of any age to connect and learn with each other on regular hikes in the Down East area.
Here’s how to have a pandemic-proof DIY winter birding adventure
Winter birding doesn’t have to be cold or hard. It can be as warm and easy as a drive around Schoodic Point in Acadia National Park.
This white songbird found in Maine may be a chickadee with a feather condition
In late fall, Shelley Martin was looking out a window of her home in Warren when she spied an unusual, ghostly songbird.
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