Outdoors
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Birding: Some common names come under scrutiny as unsavory pasts come to light
The American Ornithological Society has been urged to change bird eponyms that are reminders of oppression, slavery and genocide.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Canoeing in Maine: Take an early autumn paddle on these connected ponds
Kingsbury Pond, just east of Bingham, is a perfect place to start, and the channel into Mayfield Pond is a bonus worth cashing in.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Hunting: I have a license, so why do I need to buy these permits, too?
If you need to buy a waterfowl stamp or a permit don’t complain; you’re doing your part to support wildlife conservation.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Ask Maine Audubon: Did I get an egret, or was I starin’ at a heron?
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Hunting: Why shop for meat when you can hunt for your own meal?
One reason is health benefits: Wild game is pure protein, with no preservatives or additives. Proper care, in the field and at home, is essential.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Maine Lighthouse Ride brings together bicyclists for fundraiser
Nearly 800 riders took part in the 20th annual ride along the southern Maine coast, with registrations benefitting the Eastern Trail Alliance.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Maine gets $1 million in grants to create new hiking trails
The projects receiving funding include new trail networks in Windham and New Gloucester.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
Storms muddy future for Maine’s ATV enthusiasts
The season’s been a washout, and the cost of trail repairs and dwindling number of volunteers makes for a murky outlook.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
Hunting: Binoculars a great asset in the field for any hunter
A horizontal line of a deer's back, a patch of white, two black eyes or sunlight glinting off an antler are much easier to see with magnification.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2023
Hiking in Maine: Baxter has Katahdin in all its majesty, but there is so much more
Of course climbing Maine's highest peak is often the goal, but there is beauty in so many places like Chimney Pond and Pamola Caves.
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