The Hipcamp buzz has come to Maine, where primitive cabins and fields have filled with guests during the pandemic.
Outdoors
Maine Huts and Trails to open this winter
The hut system with 80 miles of trails will offer some more affordable options.
Canoeing in Maine: Kezar Lake provides a good glimpse Western Maine’s beauty
A paddle on Middle Bay of Kezar Lake, located in Lovell, provides a peaceful excursion with incredible mountains views.
Retiring director leaves a legacy of access in the North Maine Woods
Al Cowperthwaite’s leadership has been key to Maine’s unique tradition of allowing recreation in the working forestland.
Search: Maine 2021 deer hunt lottery winners
The annual lottery awarded an all-time high number of permits this year.
Do ATVs belong on roads? Towns are abuzz on perks, drawbacks
Rural communities across the country are wrestling with the economic perks and environmental drawbacks of opening up their roads to ATVs.
Ask Maine Audubon: Why would that woodpecker pilfer that hummingbird feeder?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Hunting: Expanded archery a bit more expansive then you might think
The special season on deer is focused on areas where a herd population reduction is needed, but expanded firearms hunting is considered unsafe or impractical.
Hiking in Maine: A hiker’s guide to some great island adventures along Maine’s coast
The vast and rugged Maine coastline has 2,400 islands, and here are a few where you can bring your hiking boots and hit the trail.
Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons
A new analysis finds that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered or critically endangered.