After dropping supplies to hikers stranded on the Knife Edge Trail on Saturday, a Maine Forest Service helicopter returns Monday to evacuate a hiker who had fallen 10 to 15 feet on the Hamlin Ridge Trail.
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Hiking: A long-anticipated hike on Frenchboro was worth the wait
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust has preserved many acres on the island, saving it from second-home development.
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Labor shortage forces Maine Huts and Trails to close 2 of its 4 lodges for the season
The nonprofit says it doesn’t have enough workers to run the entire operation and complete the maintenance and improvements it needs on its trails and backwoods retreats.
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Awesome scenery, good company, cold beer and belly laughs along the Pacific Crest Trail
As columnist Carey Kish navigates the trail, one million footsteps and counting, he encounters deep snow — and figures out a workaround.
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Explore nature and history along the flat, paved Mountain Division Trail
Running through Standish, Gorham and Windham, it is one of two existing sections on the proposed Portland-to-Fryeburg trail.
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Hiking in Maine: Scraggly Lake is a remote, beautiful getaway
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.