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Wednesday Trail Running, 5 p.m. in Jefferson A summer trail training series is taking place at Hidden Valley Nature Center every Wednesday until Sept. 16. Runners of all levels can sign up for this casual series. Start your run anytime between 5 and 6 p.m. as volunteers time your progress around a course ranging from […]
In From the Outdoors: Q&A with Paul Schumacher and Lee Burnett, trail advocates
They’re working for more connecting trails in York County.
Baxter State Park pushes back on rising number of Appalachian Trail ‘thru-hikers’
The park’s keepers want to stay true to Gov. Percival Baxter’s mandate – ‘forever wild’ – but some say their efforts could prove costly.
Nordic Trail Festival expected to draw 100 mountain bikers to Presque Isle
The sport could become a key player in a recreation-based economy.
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Rain dampens gear and spirit, just briefly
The Georgia-to-Maine trek provides freedom and opportunity for reflection.
It’s Worth the Trip: Discover Maine beers named for outdoors
The best of these brews are paired with their namesakes.
Allen Afield: Riding a bike is the road to health
There’s nothing like a good morning excursion.
What’s Up in August: Nights lengthen to the delight of meteor gazers
Look for plenty of clear, warm nights to enjoy what’s above … and then there’s Pluto
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SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ‘Teddy Roosevelt Days,’ all day in Kennebunkport Teddy Roosevelt was an avid birder and naturalist. His life and his trips to Maine will be celebrated at the Seashore Trolley Museum during “Teddy Roosevelt Days” on Aug. 1 and 2, when several programs will help raise funds to repair the rail car Narcissus, […]