Some sections of Appalachian Trail reopen to day-trippers, but thru-hikers still urged to stay home

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Published
May 29, 2020

Some sections of Appalachian Trail reopen to day-trippers, but thru-hikers still urged to stay home

Most of the trail is open, but many services that long-distance hikers depend on are still shuttered.
Published
May 28, 2020

Acadia’s Park Loop Road and several coastal state parks will reopen Monday

Parks with beaches, including Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth, have been closed since March.
Published
May 27, 2020

BikeMaine cancels its annual cycle around the state

The organization said it was impossible to host the event safely in the middle of a pandemic.
Published
May 24, 2020

Hunting: You don’t target trophy toms, but certainly appreciate when one shows up

Bagging a bragging-sized bird is more often a matter of chance than any deliberate effort, but it's how you got it that truly defines a trophy.
Published
May 24, 2020

Will Maine’s iconic sporting camps survive the pandemic?

The wilderness lodges – many more than a century old – are located in remote settings and visited predominantly by out-of-state guests.
Published
May 24, 2020

Hiking in Maine: With 15 ‘Bald’ mountains in Maine, there’s sure to be one near you

The name itself – Bald Mountain – evokes images of wide, sweeping views and beautiful scenery. Dedham Bald Mountain, near Bar Harbor, is one shining example.
Published
May 24, 2020

Birding: It’s a bird counting block party, and you are invited

The Maine Bird Atlas project needs your help, and you can choose a defined area to monitor and relay your data to help the overall project.
Published
May 20, 2020

Maine biologists seek a record of nearly 110,000 any-deer hunting permits

The proposed 61% increase would address a shortfall in last year's doe harvest and an increase in the overall herd after a mild winter.
Published
May 17, 2020

Maine team races all day in World Series of Birding

On a Saturday that felt more like March than May, six of the state's top birders scurry to identify as many species as possible in 24 hours.
Published
May 17, 2020

Canoeing in Maine: Worth the effort to explore Muddy River in Bowdoinham

There is no direct access to the Muddy River, but a journey down the Cathance River out into Merrymeeting Bay is a pleasant price to pay to get there.