Experts are urging caution after a record number of Lyme disease cases were reported in 2022.
Outdoors
Hunting: Call into question your ability to lure a turkey
A key component to a successful turkey hunt is a hunter’s ability to call the prey into range. Make sure you are doing it right.
Hiking: These hikes offer a chance for a cold brew after the journey
Here’s a sample of six hikes near craft breweries – one from each New England state – featuring different natural landscapes.
Ask Maine Audubon: Are some birds simply loners?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Eager to see or photograph a moose, eagle or otter? We have tips
Experts from around the state share several of their go-to hot spots for viewing wildlife.
What’s up in May: A time of transformation at spring’s midpoint
As the earth starts to transform itself with days and nights getting consistently warmer, the sky above us is also making significant changes.
Birding: Migrating shorebirds suffer sharp population decline
More than half of the species analyzed in one study had declines of 50% or more over a four-decade period.
Hunting: Before turkey season arrives, do your homework
Preseason scouting can help pave the way for success once the season begins on May 1.
Maine’s outdoor tourism industry seeks solutions for workforce housing
While ski areas and the Friends of Acadia start to provide low-cost rooms to rent, one nonprofit hopes to build small affordable units that employees could own.
Canoeing in Maine: Davis Stream a perfect first paddle of the season
Davis Stream, at the northeastern end of Damariscotta Lake’s North Basin, is a great way to get your early-season canoeing fix.