Posted inOutdoors, Sports

Consider trip to Mount Snow and a ride in a bubble chair

Ski Maine is a nonprofit organization representing the ski industry, whose mission is to increase the availability and enjoyment of Maine skiing. Its membership includes 18 Alpine, 19 Nordic and eight tubing facilities, plus dozens of associate members providing professional services, construction and design, marketing, public relations, media, manufacturing and other services to Maine’s thriving […]

advertisement
Posted inOutdoors, Sports

Birding: And the results are in for Christmas Bird Count

The 112th National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count is now over. Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 4, birders picked a day to count as many birds as possible in a circular area, 15 miles in diameter. These count circles are visited each year, providing a valuable snapshot of changing bird populations over time. This column […]

Posted inOutdoors, Sports

Hunting: L.L. Bean celebrates 100 years with old favorites

Every state has its own distinct lore and recognizable icons. Mere mention of Maine to most anyone across the country invariably elicits mention of lobsters, moose and L.L. Bean. Most Mainers — and a good many folks from away — are familiar with the tale of an avid outdoorsman named Leon Leonwood Bean who, a […]

Posted inOutdoors, Sports

Best Bets

TODAY Hike in the Park, 2 p.m. in Freeport Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park offers nature programs year-round every weekend. This week’s program focuses on the wonder of Maine’s pine tree forest. Meet at the benches at the end of the second parking lot. No reservations needed. Free with park admission, which is $1 for […]