About 2,000 through-hikers have already registered to make the trek this year, but the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is recommending against long-distance hikes.
Outdoors
Ask Maine Audubon: Know when you are too close to that snowy owl
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Pine Tree Camp offers its services during winter for first time
The non-profit camp, which serves those with disabilities, debuted its ‘Adventure Day Pass’ last summer and plans to offer it again starting in February.
Hunting: Venison as a source of food is an economical alternative
An initial purchase of equipment and a yearly license are the basic expenditures, and deer meat is not necessarily more expensive than other protein choices.
Riders anxious to get out on Maine’s snowmobile trails
With snowmobile sales spiking during the pandemic, this could be one of the biggest seasons yet – if the weather cooperates.
Birding: Plenty of lingering species found in Maine Christmas Bird Count
In the annual count, there were plenty of birds that should already be southbound found along the Midcoast.
Hunting: Now’s the time to book a guide for that dream hunt
The winter trade shows have been decimated by the pandemic, but plenty of guides are ready to take your reservation and now is the time to start shopping.
Hiking in Maine: Trash on the trails yet another byproduct of the pandemic
More people have explored trails all over Maine during the virus outbreak, but some of the residual effects on the environment are piling up.
Maine Boatbuilders Show to return, but this time in summer
Portland Yacht Services is planning to host the show, now in its 34th year, on the Portland waterfront July 23-25.
Attendance at Maine state parks tops 3 million for first time
The number of campers and day-use visitors hit an all-time high in 2020 – even though camping season was delayed two to four weeks because of the pandemic.