Long Island’s state beach a ‘hidden gem’

A ferry ride away, the park is not easy to find

It’s Worth the Trip: Add Woodstock’s Bald Mountain to your list of Balds to conquer

Spectacular views and fishing at Little Concord Pond make this mountain a great place to visit.

2015 Maine moose hunt lottery winners

Clapboard Island preserve open for first summer

An ad-hoc friends group helped secure public access to this little island.

Maine awarding moose permits to 2,740 hunters

Nearly 90 percent of those will go to residents, the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife says.

Canoeing in Maine: From Pittsfield to Hartland, a wonderful day on the water

There are sights galore to make the journey an enjoyable experience.

Outdoors Calendar

SATURDAY Birding by Canoe, 8 a.m. in Holden Join the Maine Audubon chapter at the Fields Pond Audubon Center for a birding trip by canoe. The cost is $10, or free for children under 10. To register, call 989-2591. UPCOMING Civil War re-enactment in Augusta The Viles Arboretum in Augusta will host a Civil War […]

Allen Afield: Hooked from the start on trout fishing

Maine's magical northland offers myriad waterways.

Birding: Family in multiple trees for these thrushes

The Bicknell's thrush is a rare species of polygamous birds.

Moose hunters flock to Bethel for lottery draw

2,740 permits were allocated, 90 percent of which went to Maine residents.