With nights getting shorter and warmer, it’s more inviting to go outside and partake in the many highlights in the sky this month.

Snow still covers many trails, but some are now losing their winter blanket, drying out and ready for spring hikers, from North Berwick all the way up to Acadia National Park.

Ruby-crowned kinglets will be making their return to Maine soon, while many golden-crowned kinglets never left.

The 134-acre property, managed by Blue Hill Heritage Trust, provides a chance to learn – and perhaps relearn – some fun facts about the natural world.

From Nordic skis and backpacks to paddleboards and kayaks, the Katahdin Gear Library has plenty to offer residents of Millinocket and nearby communities.

Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox

While the quieter, cleaner 4-strokes have grown in popularity, many Mainers still are faithful to their lighter 2-stroke snowmobiles.

Relatively new to the market, foam snowshoes are much lighter than aluminum models – but they are not recommended for all types of terrain.