6 Maine summer hikes where you can go swimming
Many Maine hiking trails lead to or past swimming holes that are bound to be less crowded than most public beaches.
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I’ve found the fountain of youth in the Maine woods
“I’ve found a few white hairs snaking from my scalp. Yet I increasingly find myself doing things I used to do as a kid.”
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 tell the difference.
You say you’ll go camping in Maine this summer. Here’s why you won’t.
“‘Adulting’ usually doesn’t equal fun. Yet in this case, it may lead to it.”
This midcoast Maine preserve is ideal for spotting spring wildlife
The 456-acre Long Cove Headwaters Preserve in Searsport has a figure-eight trail system with two loops, each measuring more than a mile long.
This is one rock every Mainer should visit
Pockwockamus Rock has a surprising history that involves a group of teenagers.
One skill and a tiny tool could save your life in the outdoors
“Every winter, I read about hikers who died on snowy mountains not far from my home,” Aislinn Sarnacki writes.
How to find sea anemones along Maine’s coast
The Gulf of Maine is home to several anemone species, each with a slightly different appearance. Finding them in tidepools can be tricky.
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.
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