Our guide offers you six must-do walkabouts.
Deirdre Fleming
Deirdre Fleming covers the outdoors for the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, and has been a newspaper reporter in Maine for 25 years - and an outdoor writer for the past 20. During that time, she’s seen biologists trap 500-pound bear, watched fishermen land high-jumping makos, camped on Moosehead Lake in the winter, and retraced Gov. Percival Baxter’s first trip to Mt. Katahdin. She is often asked, but still does not know her favorite wildland in Maine. A graduate of Georgetown University and the University of Missouri, she lives with her husband in Buxton near the Saco River, where they both fly fish.
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Two-man team from Maine wins world’s longest endurance paddling race
Terry Wescott, 67, and Brad Krog, 63, are the oldest team ever to win the Yukon 1000.
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Plans for new trail around Ragged Mountain emerging
The Coastal Mountains Land Trust is purchasing land for the trail on Ragged Mountain in Camden.
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Deirdre Fleming: Maine Maritime Museum Lobstermobile’s on a roll
To the delight of Mainers and tourists, it appears at dozens of events and cruises the coast.
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New center in Carrabassett Valley brings outdoors to those with disabilities
Bruce and Annemarie Albiston have donated their time and money to develop the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center.
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Ski industry experts voice concerns about Saddleback’s future if area remains idle
The ski area outside Rangeley failed to open last winter and remains mum about its future.
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Kennebec Rail Trail offers retreat in state’s capital
The river path stretches for 6 1/2 miles through Augusta, Hallowell, Farmingdale and Gardiner.
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Camp Susan Curtis provides lifetime lessons
The camp is more than just a place for outdoor experiences; it helps disadvantaged kids learn life skills for successful careers.
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As popular Acadia turns 100, there’s no room at the top
On track to welcome 3.5 million visitors this year, Maine’s popular park finds itself at a crossroads: Can it ensure a natural experience under such intense pressure?
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Sebago Lake Land Reserve open for business
The Portland Water District trail system is a success.