Relatively new to the market, foam snowshoes are much lighter than aluminum models – but they are not recommended for all types of terrain.
Outdoors
High school students draw a crowd by staging ice-fishing derby
A pair of Oxford Hills students hosted a derby last weekend as a senior project. One of them hopes to grow it into one of Maine’s largest derbies.
Birding: Ecuador trip provides chance to see array of species
The author was able to see or hear 372 species of birds, including 49 hummingbird species and 56 species of tanagers.
Mainer builds one of the largest networks of female hunters in the nation
Christi Holmes has grown her women’s hunting group into one of the largest in the country and one of the few offering trips, seminars and hunts.
Hiking in Maine: Guide to national parks full of info to plan your adventure
Now’s the time to dream and scheme your plan to visit on of the 63 national parks in the United States.
Waterville native George Gagnon played pivotal role in 1930s skiing boom
Gagnon, who was posthumously inductied into the Maine Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame, helped sport take off in Maine.
In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine
The sport, in which a skier maneuvers around obstacles while being pulled by a galloping horse, is expected to draw thousands of fans to Topsham and Skowhegan in February.
What’s up in February: So many highlights this month, if you can brave the cold
There is one last chance to see all seven of our planets on the first of this month, six in the evening and Mercury in the morning.
Hunting: ‘It’s time to put the guns away and go fishing’
After gaining a mix of memories, experiences and maybe even a filled tag, hunting season comes to a peaceful close for many.
Birding: Results from Maine Christmas Bird Count provide important data
The data is a powerful tool for assessing changes in winter bird populations.