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Published
May 22, 2022

Hiking in Maine: Plenty in Pittsfield, with a good pit stop after a hike

There is so much more the Pittsfield than just an exit of Interstate 95, starting with a stroll along the Sebasticook River.
Published
May 22, 2022

Hunting: Success is often the result for making the best possible decisions

Many decisions you make over the course of a turkey hunt could be the wrong one, and then the turkeys win again.
Published
May 22, 2022

Cyclists are in search of scenic routes, but safety is paramount

A lack of shoulders can make cycling on roads treacherous, but veteran riders in Maine find safe and picturesque routes.
Published
May 22, 2022

Birding: Welcoming the return of the ruby-throated hummingbird

The ruby-throated hummingbird – the only hummingbird to breed in eastern North America – comes to Maine after a winter spent between southern Mexico and western Panama.
Published
May 18, 2022

Winter ticks intensify their assault on moose in northwestern Maine

A radio-collar study conducted by state biologists this winter showed 86 percent calf mortality – the highest incidence yet in Maine since their research started in 2014.
Published
May 15, 2022

Ask Maine Audubon: That ‘rabbit’ you’ve seen is likely a snowshoe hare

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
May 15, 2022

Cooking over an open fire at the campsite, medieval style

The Society of Creative Anachronism's Maine members kicked off the camping season with a communal feast at Bradbury Mountain State Park.
Published
May 15, 2022

Hunting: Sometimes gobblers just aren’t in the mood to gobble

Planning, preparation and scouting are not always a guarantee for success during turkey season.
Published
May 15, 2022

Canoeing in Maine: Even on a cloudy day, Sangerville pond shines

A paddle around Manhanock Pond in Sangerville offers so much, from wildlife to flowers to the beauty of a classic northern sky.
Published
May 8, 2022

Hiking in Maine: Tips for choosing a backpacking stove

Address your needs – whether elaborate or simple, in summer or winter – and choose the proper stove to get cooking on the trail.