The 62-year-old hiker crawled for miles to a creek and used a water filter to stave off death.
Outdoors
Allen Afield: Autumn angling can make for a legendary fall
Late-year fishing options can endure through bird and deer seasons.
Mark Latti: Poling is the key to paddling efficiency
It allows you to go down rapids, stop, hold your ground, swivel and head back.
Allen Afield: Tales of bear hunting last a lifetime
Black bears can offer hunters a brush with danger.
Outdoors Calendar
TUESDAY Bat condos, 11:30 a.m. in Bangor The Bangor Land Trust is showcasing its two new bat condos at the West Penjajawoc Grasslands this week. These condos were installed in the hopes of attracting thousands of bats and were specially designed to be used by maternity colonies. Bats have been severely struggling because of white-nose […]
At age 79, Pete Alderman is still a skilled waterskier and instructor
He offers free instruction on Crystal Lake north of Bridgton and has taught an estimated 3,000 to ski over the past 15 years.
Birding: Know and love birds? Consider adopting a survey route
The Breeding Bird Survey needs fresh eyes and ears.
In From the Outdoors: Q&A with Zachary Whitener of Gulf of Maine Research Institute
A study aims to identify the rivers that sustain the state’s striped bass fishery.
Hunting: When traveling to hunt, consider an experienced guide
Outfitters offer tips that may prove essential in unfamiliar terrain.
Hunting: Opportunities afield for young hunters with adult guidance
Take a kid hunting this fall on one of the special dates the state has set aside.