Charlie Roderick and Lance Whitehouse completed the annual 1,000-Mile Challenge in less than 22 hours.
Outdoors
Birding: Territorial birds sometimes form a flock, letting other species join the group
Food is a factor, and birds will defend territory when it’s scarce, but will not be so aggressive in an area with an inadequate supply.
Hiking in Maine: ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast explores history, culture of Appalachian Trail
From ardent hikers to armchair adventurers, if you’re a fan of the Appalachian Trail then you should check out ‘The Green Tunnel’ podcast.
Pedal coast-to-coast without using a road? New program helps connect trails
While the ambitious project currently includes more than 125 completed trails across 12 states and the nation’s capital, significant gaps remain – particularly in rural Western states such as Montana and Wyoming.
Ask Maine Audubon: Should we expect an early appearance from frogs and salamanders?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
In the Field: Fishing with Franz
Smelts, moose meat, beer and memories with a friend are reminders of a time-honored Maine tradition, Ron Joseph writes.
Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Preparing for an epic adventure – Mexico to Canada
Carey Kish could have issues with bears, lightning, altitude, exposure and snakes, to name a few, but he’s ready to tackle The Continental Divide Trail.
Birding: Our winged tourists are making their long trek back to Maine
Many of the state’s breeding birds are migratory, coming from wintering grounds to the south to take advantage of our long summer days.
Ask Maine Audubon: Some new creature might be inhabiting your backyard birdhouse
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Moose lottery applications accepted online only starting April 1
The lottery drawing will take place in Fort Kent on June 15.