The ATC’s annual long-distance hiker survey shows hikers like their alone time, and some could learn a lesson about proper etiquette.
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He almost died sailing around the world. Now he’s getting ready to try again.
In 2027, Iraq War veteran Ronnie Simpson will set out from Portland to compete once again in the Global Solo Challenge, a brutal around-the-world sailing race.
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It’s worth the effort to see a snowy owl, but please respect them
Snowy owls have already made an appearance in Maine, but harassing them could prove fatal.
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New trail offers longer hike in Cobscook Bay neighborhood
The 4-mile lollipop loop has a distinctly wild feel, with no sign of development.
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10 of our favorite photos from Maine this fall
A collection of fall scenes and scenery from Maine Trust photographers
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Why would you find a dead bird in your bird house?
The likely answer is competition from non-native species that also want to use those cavities.
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This hermit embodied Maine’s independence
A POW camp encroached on Bill Hall’s lifestyle, but he remained self-sufficient and knew the woods better than anyone.
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Enjoy the power and beauty of Maine’s rivers on these hikes
Here are six trails to consider for a riverside ramble.
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Why do we see rare birds at this time of year?
No, it is not a hurricane blowing them in, it’s probably that their internal compass is flipped.
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For Maine’s youth hunters, longtime tradition closes the generation gap
The 2-day hunt open for Mainers 16 and under started at 5:55 a.m. Friday.