Originally known as the Pine State Arboretum, the site offers 6 miles of trails to explore open fields and secluded forests.
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Ask Maine Audubon: It’s a blizzard of juncos after the snow
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hiking in Maine: There’s adventure all year long awaiting at Hidden Valley Nature Center
The 25-mile multiuse trail system in Jefferson is a perfect place for a rustic overnight trip with cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and fat tire biking.
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Hunting: Stay busy in the field this winter with a hare-raising experience
Snowshoe hare hunting is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise during winter while honing your hunting skills and marksmanship.
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What’s up in February: It’s worth braving the cold to see the sky
A very close conjunction of our two neighboring planets, Mars and Venus, is among the month’s many highlights.
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Hunting: When it comes to deer hunting, the more you know the better
Deer communicate more by scent than vocalization, and they are very attuned to body language.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Who’s nesting in January?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon staff naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Experienced New Hampshire hiker dies on solo trek in blinding, waist-deep snow in White Mountains
Christopher Roma, 37, was an expert hiker who ran his own long-distance trail guide business and had accomplished the ‘Triple Crown’ of challenging cross-country hikes.
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Lyme disease cases spike Down East and set record for Maine
Maine recorded 2,904 cases of the tick-borne infection in 2023, according to the state CDC.
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Birding: Plenty of noteworthy highlights from Christmas Bird Counts
The counts took place all over Maine from Dec. 15 through Jan. 6.