The pair led activities Feb. 15 at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s Winter Extravaganza at Range Pond State Park in Poland.
Outdoors
‘Official AT Answer Shirt’ encourages deeper look into epic hike
Hiking the Appalachian Trail has changed a bit in the last 3 1/2 decades, but it is still worth every blister.
Here’s how the bird flu is affecting nesting colonies in Maine
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
We need outdoors education. Here’s how you can help
Teaching students to understand the importance of the animals that live in Maine to the ecosystem and the economy is important.
Somerset SnowFest returns to Skowhegan with winter fun
Activities are scheduled to begin Saturday at Lake George Regional Park and run until the flagship event, Skijor Skowhegan, at the fairgrounds Feb. 22.
Rural Monroe worth visit for scenic beauty and great hiking trails
Northern Pond Natural Area, considered the “jewel of Monroe” by many in the area is worth the trip.
Researchers gain knowledge inside a black bear’s den
Study sheds light on the previously misunderstood, reclusive forest dweller.
Why do we see, or not see, certain animals
Many mammals are true hibernators and remain dormant through the winter, but a lot of them stay active, at least to some degree.
Wild turkeys preparing for spring in depths of winter
Physiological changes have already started as the days start to get longer.
Guidebook highlights 100 wonderful places
Jill McMahon of Portland started hiking again during the pandemic and wrote a book about all the trails she discovered.