It takes preparation and effort, but a trip to the Grand Pitch Lean-to is worth it for an overnight adventure.
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Maine to launch ‘Free Fishing License Week’ on Saturday
Anglers without a license can fish for free after registering with the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
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State biologists want to see if more moose hunting would help control winter ticks
Research would be conducted in a hunting district northwest of Baxter State Park to determine whether culling the moose herd would ‘break the winter tick cycle.’
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Turnout light at annual Vassalboro Ice Fishing Derby
Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.
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Maine Nordic centers see a spike in skiers this winter
Cross-country ski areas in central and western Maine are getting more skiers during the pandemic. And after last week’s Nor’easter, Nordic centers in southern Maine may rebound from a dry January.
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Ask Maine Audubon: That downed tree could be a backyard bonanza for wildlife
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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Skowhegan Outdoors shows how to supplement winter camping gear with snow, forest shelters
Outdoor recreation coaches demonstrate how to build temporary shelters from simple items such as trash bags and rope, sticks and leaves, or even just snow.
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Where to get out and get active during the long Maine winter, weather or not
Winter during the pandemic is the time to get outside and skate, ski or snowshoe, so here are some places to go when conditions are right.
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Maine ski areas emphasize COVID safety, but some skiers still wary
The downhill skiing experience looks very different this winter with new protocols, but some Mainers still worry about out-of-state skiers who do not follow Maine health protocols.
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Birding: More observations from the Christmas Bird Count
Watchers at numerous inland locations around the state find a variety of species.