“People really wanted to ski,” Sugarloaf spokesman Ethan Austin said. “They didn’t want this to be one of the things the pandemic took away from them.”
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For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
Students welcome, thrive at new charter school in Unity
The Ecology Learning Center, in its first year, emphasizes sustainability and hands-on, environmentally based, outdoor learning.
Mountain biking in Richmond helps students get active outside, while maintaining distance
Richmond High School physical education teacher Joe Viselli wrote a grant that funded 23 mountain bikes to implement into the district’s curriculum.
Our View: Congress comes together finally to help national parks
The Great American Outdoors Act was a great step, but the work shouldn’t end there.
Our View: It’s up to hunters to help bald eagles poisoned by lead
The state is working on a campaign to switch people to copper ammunition, and Mainers should listen.
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Maine Voices: Hunting is for women
Unplug, slow down, get outside and take responsibility for acquiring the meat you eat.
Snow jobs: In tight labor market, ski areas up the ante
With the national unemployment rate recently hitting the lowest level in 50 years, potential workers would rather have full-time jobs with benefits.
New report shows outdoor fun is serious business for Maine’s economy
Activities like hiking, boating, hunting, gardening and golfing contribute more to Maine’s economy than they do in almost every other state.