Located northeast of Baxter State Park, the 9,092-acre Scraggly Lake Public Lands also feature secluded ponds and brooks.
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On the Pacific Crest Trail, the wildflowers are spectacular and the challenges are real
342 miles of rugged and beautiful landscapes in, columnist Carey Kish hikes on.
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Just a concept 25 years ago, the International Appalachian Trail now crosses continents
What started as an idea by three Mainers to link their state to Canada with a hiking trail became a collaboration among more than a dozen countries in North American and across the Atlantic.
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Winter brings rare solitude to Acadia
But come prepared because icy conditions make the hikes challenging.
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Memorable experiences are increasingly given as gifts, making receivers happy
This holiday season, treat the people on your nice list to some hands-on adventures – like ax-throwing or dance class – for a chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
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When your to-do list includes helping to save 10,000 acres
Betsy Cook explains how the Trust for Public Land conserved the land adjacent to the Appalachian Trail.
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White Mountain National Forest an ‘incredible conservation success story’
The national forest in New Hampshire and Maine marks its centennial with an exhibit celebrating its history.
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Expansion of Mount Pisgah trails reaches halfway point
The Kennebec Land Trust hopes to add 3 miles of trail and 139 acres of conservation area by 2018.
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Hiking in Maine: Clearing the way on the Appalachian Trail
It’s the time of year when trail maintainers work hard to remove brush and blowdowns on the AT.
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47-mile trail from Unity to Belfast to celebrate grand opening in June
The trail from the hills of Waldo County to the midcoast pass through more than 60 private landowners’ property along the way.