A man in his 70s has paddled the Dead River 200 times
The Dead is one of the most popular whitewater runs in northeastern United States.
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Just outside Bangor, this arboretum and trail network features a wide variety of plants
Ecotat Gardens and Arboretum is a 91-acre property in Hermon that’s owned and managed by the nonprofit Ecotat Trust, which was formed in 1995.
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How to get started with cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, is a way to explore the snowy wilderness while enjoying aerobic exercise.
How to avoid hypothermia this winter while enjoying the outdoors
One alarming thing about hypothermia is that it causes confusion and lack of self awareness, therefore, someone who is hypothermic often doesn’t know it.
This friendly porcupine lifted the spirits of a disappointed birder
“It was the most charming, lethargic, rotund little wild animal I have ever come across,” Liz Eudy writes.
This Maine island offers easy year-round hiking and a stroller-friendly trail
Sears Island was once known as Wassumkeag, and it has been used for fishing, hunting and camping as long as people have lived in Maine.
How a loon family warmed the heart of a kayaking photographer
“As an amateur wildlife-nature photographer, my summer on the pond was a wonderful, educational, fun, productive, emotional and fulfilling time,” Sandy Holt Heal writes.
Why non-hunters in Maine should wear hunter orange in November
Hunter orange is a vibrant color with one job: to keep people visible.
Fisher family entertains Levant photographer for months in her own backyard
“Our neighborhoods and homes are now where a lot of wild animals once [had] their homes, so I want to co-exist with them all,” Carol Belanger said.
How to get started with snowshoeing
Here are some tips on how to get started with snowshoeing, from purchasing the right snowshoes to selecting a good trail for beginners.
Share your favorite wildlife photography stories
We at the BDN would like to share some of your remarkable Maine wildlife photos and the stories behind them.
Why owls are a spooky symbol of Halloween
No wonder they have become part of our Halloween traditions.
How stowaway reptiles make their way to Maine every year
A large black snake slithered out onto the Belfast Rail Trail on Oct. 10, startling people who were walking, jogging and biking along the popular path. Foreign to Maine, the 3-foot-long reptile was a black rat snake, and it likely arrived in the area as a stowaway. Each year, people report a handful of nonnative […]
Summer drought likely reduced tick activity in Maine, but they’re back
If there’s one thing that deer ticks don’t like, it’s dry weather, and this year, Maine has had plenty of it. A lack of rain throughout the summer resulted in a moderate to severe drought throughout the entire state of Maine for the first time in 18 years. Tick experts believe that the hot, dry […]
Haunted hikes for spooky fun this Halloween
So for those who would like to mix recreation with spectral lore, here are a few haunted Maine trails that you can visit this Halloween season.
Sunset Rock in Dedham is a spectacular spot to view fall foliage
This spot is ideal for viewing fall foliage. The forestland surrounding the ledges features tall maple and oak trees, which display some of the brightest colors.
A Maine birder finds out how close you can get to a feeder without scaring the birds
At first, they complained a lot. But then the birds got on with their meal.
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