Maddy Butcher brings her Best Horse Practices Summit to Maine for the first time. Equestrians say the small, intimate conference debunks many myths about horse care.
Outdoors
Canoeing: Salmon Falls River offers a pleasant tidal estuary paddle
Bonus: The river is chock-full of birdlife this month.
Birding: During fall migration, you never know what you’ll see
In addition to migrating birds are those sent off course by storms and birds whose internal compasses malfunction.
Atlantic salmon continues its return to Penobscot River
More than 1,000 have returned so far this year, making it the biggest run in 8 years, a state official says.
Hunting: There’s more than one way to hunt for waterfowl
From Arkansas to Utah to Quebec, different regions have different methods.
Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife
Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.
Supreme Court to consider appeal for pipeline across Appalachian Trail
The nation’s highest court will consider reinstating a permit for a natural gas pipeline that was tossed out by a lower court.
Acadia National Park takes steps to add trails to national historic register
Only 5 trails on the entire East Coast have been given the federal designation to date.
Hiking: Tackling the High Sierra on the Pacific Crest Trail
Monochromatic and seriously challenging, this section of the trail rewards the hiker with million-dollar views.
Hunting: Opening day of duck season has arrived
You never know how things might turn out, but for one hunter the day is always special.