It’s nearly impossible to get rid of a camp stove fuel canister in Maine
These non-reusable, potentially combustible cans pile up in garages and sheds — or they get dumped in the woods.
Get outside with the latest 1-minute adventure:
This quiet island preserve features a beach teeming with ocean creatures
At Blue Horizons Preserve you can walk to the ocean in about 0.5 mile on a wide gravel driveway, or branch off to explore two short hiking trails.
Find your next Maine adventure:
George Smith picked up birding binoculars late in life and bridged a divide
“For those of us who care about birds, George’s story reveals a truism: We have all come to birds in our own unique ways,” Bob Duchesne writes.
You can view Katahdin anytime you want thanks to these webcams
Would you like to know what Katahdin, Maine’s tallest mountain, looks like this very second? You can. It’s just one click away.
What flying squirrels and other small mammals tell us about forest health
Shrews, mice, voles and flying squirrels often go unseen due to their size, stealth and nocturnal habits. But they can tell us a great deal about the health of a forest.
What it’s like to return a rescued bird to the wild
“Releasing a rehabilitated bird is similar to a child leaving home for the first time,” Richard Spinney writes.
What to do if you find an injured or sick wild bird
Once the bird is in the box in a dark and quiet place away from children and pets, leave the bird alone
You don’t have to freeze when winter camping in Maine
Sleeping in a tent while surrounded by snow and ice may sound miserable to those who haven’t tried it.
Spinning ice disc appears in Hampden stream
Giant, spinning circles of ice found in Maine waterways have attracted national attention in recent years.
‘Ice pancakes’ are just one of the surprising ice formations Mainers see every winter
What other remarkable ice formations are out there in the Maine wilderness?
Acadia’s easy Ocean Path leads to some of the most famous landmarks in the park
Tracing the scenic, rocky coast of Mount Desert Island, the Ocean Path is a popular easy hiking trail in Acadia National Park that spans from the famous Sand Beach to Otter Point.
Check out these easy winter adventures in Acadia National Park
To get you started, here are some easy winter adventures in Acadia on Mount Desert Island.
Hikers told to forgo entire Appalachian Trail due to virus
Some 2,000 thru-hikers have already registered.
What it’s like to release an owl back into the wild
The barred owl had originally been found in the middle of Route 1 in Perry. It had probably collided with a car’s windshield.
Gather ideas for winter outdoor activities at this upcoming BDN virtual event
We’ll be discussing the wide variety of outdoor activities people can try during the winter in Maine.
Warm weather this January has shattered records in Maine
Maine has started off 2021 with unseasonably warm weather that’s broken multiple records statewide.
This brightly colored tropical bird is popping up in Maine this winter
That doesn’t mean the species is well-suited to survive here. Vagrant purple gallinules often perish due to the cold and lack of food.
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