Four foot trails and an old gravel tote road offer hikers more than 3 miles of pleasant meandering.

Birds are able to alter blood flow to their legs, which allows for heat expenditure when flying and conservation in the cold.

From centers dedicated to winter sports to smaller, off-the-radar areas, Maine’s largest and northernmost county offers a lengthy, quality season for those with skis and snowshoes.

It might be nearby, or where you learned to ski as a child, but the familiarity of that one special mountain always calls you back.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.

From the 60-inch traditional wooden style to the 20-inch racing models, snowshoes have changed dramatically over the decades.

The Carv app can certainly help a comfortable skier looking to improve skills, but it’s a long way from a in-person conversation with an instructor.

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.