The Kennebec Land Trust puts out a hiking guide with everything you need to enjoy 32 preserves and 54 miles of trails in the trust’s working region.
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The pandemic fueled a hiking boom, but there are still places to avoid a crowd on the trail
Foot traffic on Maine trails is has trailed off from the pandemic-crazed high of 2020, but still higher that before COVID-19. Here are some hidden gems.
Birders happily hike all day just for the rush of a thrush
The Bicknell’s thrush was a star at Rangeley’s birding festival earlier this month, and may become a future star at Saddleback ski area.
Hiking in Maine: Here’s how to enjoy a small sample of the Appalachian Trail
A series of community hikes provides the opportunity to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail without making the entire 2,192-mile commitment.
Canoeing in Maine: Exploring the Madison-North Anson oxbow
The Kennebec River in this area is clear and refreshing, with a bounty of islands lush with trees.
New site in Brunswick enhances outdoor skills for those with disabilities
The Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, founded near Sugarloaf in 2015, is expanding to Brunswick with a site that offers 5.5 acres of gardens, accessible trails and a 3,000-square-foot events center.
Birding: Innovative approach aids vulnerable ground-nesting species
Findings from an experiment on New Zealand beaches could lead to a 75% increase in the population of shorebirds over the next 25 years.
Looking for remote fishing and wilderness camping? It’s not far away
The secret’s out on three reclaimed trout ponds in the White Mountain National Forest in Maine.
After a hiatus for many, Maine summer camps to open almost like normal
Some restrictions will remain and hiring has been a struggle, but it won’t hinder excited campers from getting back to the places they love.
Ask Maine Audubon: Just leave those baby birds alone … please
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.