Writer Andrea Lani walked nearly 500 miles with her husband and school-age sons. She interweaves the family’s personal story with the environmental story of the landscape they hiked through.
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Canoeing in Maine: Exploring the Yarmouth islands in Quahog Bay
From blue herons to bald eagles, birds will put on a show while you paddle between Yarmouth Island and Little Yarmouth Island in Harpswell.
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Hiking in Maine: A hiker’s guide to climbing Katahdin
Proper advance planning and preparation are essential for a safe and enjoyable climb to the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail.
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Birding: Do birds a favor and keep your cats inside
Cats are the No. 1 threat to bird populations, which have suffered a significant decline over the past 50 years.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers a new refuge in Maine’s western mountains
The proposal, aimed at protecting wildlife and preserving access to recreational areas, is raising concerns among some area residents.
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Canoeing in Maine: Explore the Kennebec River from Hallowell to Augusta
Stop along the way and hike on trails offering historic architecture and dazzling views of the river.
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Ask Maine Audubon: Whatever you choose to call it, it’s an impressive bird
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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What’s up in July: Meteor showers will put on a show late in the month
Watch Venus and Mars play tag with each other in the constellation of Leo the lion throughout the month.
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Birding: This time of year, the trees are alive with the sound of music
One of the pleasures of birding is learning to identify the distinctive melodies of male songbirds.
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Researchers renew efforts to track white shark activity off Maine coast
This summer, biologists will focus on a stretch of the coast between Cape Elizabeth and Saco.