Making it to the top of Mt. Washington, no matter the trail, is always a magnificent experience.
Outdoors
Birding: Migration is rough enough. Humans make it even harder
Tall structures with lights contribute to bird deaths during migration, and this year the Western fires are not helping.
What’s up in October: Mars will put on a dazzling show
The next time it will be this close and high in our sky will be in 2035, just about the time NASA has scheduled the first humans to land on Mars.
Hiking in Maine: There’s plenty of room to roam at Vernon Walker
You won’t find trailhead parking or maintained trails at the Vernon S. Walker Wildlife Management Area in York County – but that’s part of its allure.
Hunting in Maine: Squirrel hunt provides low-key chance to enjoy a quiet day, hone skills
Squirrels are still abundant and seasons still occur every year, but pursuing them has become something of a faded tradition.
Ask Maine Audubon: Hummingbirds appreciate some late-season nourishment
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Petition to end bear baiting in Maine is rejected
An effort to phase out the use of bait when hunting bears was voted down by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council.
Hunting: Maine’s fall turkey hunt has a certain charm
There tend to be more birds, and in larger groups, in the fall. And opposed to the spring hunt, turkeys are active throughout the morning and afternoon.
Canoeing in Maine: Breathtaking views on trip to Mooselookmeguntic
The lake, one of Maine’s largest, offers paddling, hiking and camping opportunities – and dazzling scenery.
Birding: From birds to insects, migration is in full swing
While it’s possible to see birds flying south during the daytime, most are nocturnal migrants.