This Maine guide taught a pop star to fish
“How did I wind up in such an amazing place with a superstar? Well, it’s like this.”
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Why I snowshoed a mile to trap my 1st Maine beaver
“Trapping is challenging, rewarding and steeped in centuries of tradition. Continuing that tradition allows me to connect with the outdoors and, hopefully, inspire others to explore it, too.”
Where to spot snowy owls before winter ends
If you haven’t checked this bird off your list yet, this is worth a shot. It beats sitting on the couch all winter.
Inside Maine’s surprisingly cutthroat shed-hunting world
“Social media, online markets and rising demand for moose and deer antlers have turned what was once a personal passion into something far more competitive.”
See Maine smelting in action
Outdoors contributor Christi Elliott highlights her recent smelting trips to D’s Camps, Worthing’s and Leighton’s along the Kennebec River and its tributaries.
This is where Maine’s fly-fishing legends were made
From Warden’s Pool to Upper Dam, Maine rivers shaped generations of anglers — and the writers, guides and fly tyers who became legends.
Why a local ski spot is the place to be this winter
Friends of the Mountain is raising $5.95 million to buy the 1,700-acre Big Moose Mountain property and make it a nonprofit ski area.
This is the wildest sled race you’ll ever see
“Fun has no age limit. Montville, Maine, has proven it for 19 years with the guts and glory of the annual New England Runner Sled Association championship.”
3 rules every snowy owl watcher must follow
“Unfortunately, snowy owls don’t make it easy to know when they’re becoming fearful. They look passive. Sitting in one place and staring out onto the landscape is just what they do.”
This Maine winter sport scared me at first — now I can’t stop going
“Learning a new sport requires figuring out how the body moves, when there is more to give and when it’s time to stop. With persistence, improvement followed.”
This is what winter rowing in Maine looks like
“Why do we do this, row in the winter? Well, why not?”
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