The number of monarch waystations – habitat with milkweed and nectar plants that are vital to the caterpillars and butterflies they become – has nearly doubled in Maine over the past four years.
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Hiking in Maine: Trails near Moosehead offer beauty and a glimpse into the past
Near Moosehead Lake you have Big Moose, Borestone, Little Spencer – the options seems endless – and maybe you will see a classic fire tower when you reach the top.
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Maine ski areas prepare for winter season during the pandemic
Managers at big resorts and smaller mountains face the challenge of safely offering amenities at their lodges.
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Find bliss at a Maine swimming hole
Go a little off the beaten path to take a dip in one of Maine’s lesser-known swimming spots in area rivers, streams and lakes.
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Ask a Naturalist: Has the decline in birds led to a rise in ticks?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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What’s up in August? The brightest comet in 23 years
The comet NEOWISE will be visible with the naked eye early in the month and is the brightest comet in our skies since Hale-Bopp in 1997.
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When it comes to the banana curse, Maine guides take no chances
Going on a guided fishing trip this summer? Do yourself – and the guide – a favor. Leave the fruit at home.
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Maine ATV dealers ‘can’t keep the showrooms stocked’
Dealerships have sold out of inventory and have back orders with manufacturers as demand skyrockets during the pandemic.
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Congress passes sprawling plan to boost conservation, parks
Supporters hail the bipartisan $3 billion bill as a historic win after years of deferred maintenance at national parks and wildlife refuges.
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Canoeing in Maine: Sebasticook Lake offers remote wonders
You’ll see a variety of birds and plants during your paddle on the northwestern arm of the lake – and you may want to take a swim, too.