These endurance runners are a rare breed, navigating rocky and rooted trails – even during the middle of the night.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

Calling wild turkeys dull-witted, unattractive or just a simple nuisance is underestimating a nuanced and somewhat complicated creature.

Not only is it a benefit to your health and safety – as well as others around you on the trail – it’s a real confidence booster before heading out on a backcountry excursion.

Evaluating how a turkey reacts to your calls can provide important clues to how you should handle the situation.

The Maine Breeding Bird Atlas, in the fourth year of a five-year mapping project, needs more volunteers to help in every corner of the state.

They say it affords life lessons, healthy habits, and meaningful time with their kids.

With the snow pretty much gone along the coast, these options allow a hiker to enjoy some welcome exercise and soak in some warm sun.

An oil painting by Ariah Lowell of Biddeford placed third in the National Youth Duck Stamp competition.