There’s nature trails, scenic vistas and, oh those beautiful flowers.
Outdoors
Birding: Volunteers are needed to work on new bird atlas
Hundreds of Maine citizen scientists are urged to participate.
LePage warns sportsmen against hunting in area of manhunt in Somerset County
The governor notes the heavy police presence that is expected to continue in the area until John Williams is found.
State’s 15-year game-management plan to be released in the next week
After three years of work, the plan that involved a statewide survey and input from the public gives biologists a new directive for managing deer, moose, bear and wild turkey populations.
Canoeing in Maine: It’s that time to take in the spring sights
A scenic passage around Pleasant Cove in Woolwich is like greeting a long-lost friend.
Hunting: Research project targets turkeys
The restoration of wild turkeys has been one of Maine’s great conservation success stories.
Maine wildlife biologists arrange unusual adoption when bear cub is orphaned
There’s a mother bear who is in for a surprise when she awakes this spring.
Birding: Take time to observe Earth Day
Humans have led to the extinction of numerous bird species in the last 500 years.
Portland hiker turns penchant for hiking into successful business
Ryan Linn, with two partners, runs a company called Atlas Guides that makes map-based navigational apps for smartphones.
Almost time to bag a bearded bird in Maine
The regular spring turkey season runs from April 30 to June 2.