Cobscook Shores’ parklands feature 15 miles of pristine shorefront and 16 miles of outstanding trails in Lubec and Whiting.
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Face Time: Readfield outdoorsman leads the High Peaks Alliance
Brent West grew up at the end of a dirt road in New Portland, which helped put him on a path to a career in wildlife ecology.
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Senate bill seeks to improve access to Katahdin Woods and Waters
Maine’s U.S. senators sponsor legislation that would halve the travel time from Millinocket to the national monument.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Do hummingbirds return to the same yard each year?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Hot? Here are 8 great swimming holes in Maine
Cool off under bridges and waterfalls, from Springvale to Stow.
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Hiking in Maine: A bounty of beauty, just over the border
Just a couple miles from the Maine border in Eaton, N.H., there are chances to hike, bike and swim, but most of all just simply enjoy the outdoors.
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Birding: What’s in a name? There are so many factors
Sometimes naming a bird is based on a good description of the species, but it may honor a scientist or friend, or maybe is based on some totally frivolous reasons.
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Appalachian Trail nonprofit encourages hikers to carry bear canisters
A rise in bear conflicts with hikers along the Appalachian Trail has led to the canister campaign, though it’s not an issue yet in Maine.
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Patience and improvisation are keys to cooking over campfire
Girl Scouts and a Registered Maine Guide offer tips for making meals in the great outdoors.
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A brief (and personal) guide to campfire cooking
I pulled together this quick campfire cooking checklist of sorts, based on my interviews and my own experience. Here goes: Research the fire rules at your campsite. Never assume. Review safety. For the Girl Scouts of Maine, this includes keeping long hair out of your face and away from the fire, ensuring no more than […]