Outdoors

Published
July 3, 2022

No matter what you call it, this tasty fish is a favorite among some Maine anglers

The black crappie – or croppie, as it is called in some parts of the country – is a flaky, white and sweet freshwater species that's well suited for a fish fry.
Published
July 3, 2022

Birding: Even during nesting season, some birds are always on the move

Red crossbills and white-winged crossbills are local examples of wandering birds who engage in irruptive migration.
Published
July 3, 2022

Around growing Portland, a race is on to save large landscapes

Conservation interests are scrambling to preserve the region's last big undeveloped spaces for the residents of tomorrow.
Published
July 3, 2022

Hiking in Maine: Here’s your chance to give back to Maine’s trails

The Maine Trails Coalition is seeking volunteers to work on trails during a series of events around the state in July.
Published
June 27, 2022

Black fly season lengthens with climate change, clean water

Maine’s season for black flies is no longer just a few weeks.
Published
June 26, 2022

Ask Maine Audubon: Was this spring a poor one for birding in Maine?

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
June 26, 2022

What’s up in July: Don’t miss the rare planetary lineup in the morning sky

The end of the month will feature the first good meteor shower since early May.
Published
June 26, 2022

Grassroots group takes a different path to land conservation

Midcoast residents band together to preserve the summit of Haystack Mountain in Liberty and Montville.
Published
June 19, 2022

Hiking in Maine: You don’t have to rough it in the woods to enjoy ‘glamping’

Huttopia Southern Maine in Sanford is one of several sites in Maine that offer campsites with the comforts of home.
Published
June 19, 2022

Canoeing in Maine: Exploring Mainstream Pond in Harmony

The pond offers tranquility and a variety of wildlife – along with some of the largest beaver lodges our columnist has seen in Maine.