Brian Danz, a mountain bike skills instructor at Portland Gear Hub, bought and transformed a school bus camper to travel to his workshops.
Outdoors
Hunting: What did you do wrong? Figuring that is part of the attraction for turkey hunters
Turkeys get under your skin, mess with your mind and cause sleepless nights. Targeting those birds is what will ultimately make you a true turkey hunter.
What’s Up in June: Time to peek through the clouds as summer sets in
With a 74% partial solar eclipse and five planets visible and about evenly split between the morning and evening skies, June has plenty to offer.
Hiking in Maine: You won’t be fishing for great views atop Trout Mountain’s fire tower
A fire tower erected in 2020 gives those who reach the summit of Trout Mountain some incredible panoramic views, including Katahdin.
Birder’s MDI talks to shed light on the original James Bond
Turns out the famous spy was named by Ian Fleming after a prominent ornithologist who birded in Maine.
Canoeing in Maine: Seeing the light along the Kennebec River
Lighthouses along the Kennebec River – from Phippsburg up to Bath Iron Works – are the focus of a challenging yet highlight-filled excursion.
Birding: Taking proper names out of bird names is the proper thing to do
It’s a chance to not only simplify naming conventions, but also to address sexist and racist concerns from some people for which the birds were named.
Hunting: Legislation seeks to aid deer herd in northern Maine
The bill, “An Act To Preserve Deer Habitat,” could be “a game changer from what we’ve been looking at for the last 40 years.”
Think you’re tough? Consider what it takes to run a 100-mile trail race
These endurance runners are a rare breed, navigating rocky and rooted trails – even during the middle of the night.
Ask Maine Audubon: Herons are equal-opportunity hunters
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.