Outdoors

Published
February 5, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: Want to see an owl? Here’s a few tips for how, where and when

Wildlife questions from real Mainers answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox
Published
January 29, 2023

In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine

The sport, in which a skier maneuvers around obstacles while being pulled by a galloping horse, is expected to draw thousands of fans to Topsham and Skowhegan in February.
Published
January 29, 2023

What’s up in February: So many highlights this month, if you can brave the cold

There is one last chance to see all seven of our planets on the first of this month, six in the evening and Mercury in the morning.
Published
January 29, 2023

Hunting: ‘It’s time to put the guns away and go fishing’

After gaining a mix of memories, experiences and maybe even a filled tag, hunting season comes to a peaceful close for many.
Published
January 29, 2023

Birding: Results from Maine Christmas Bird Count provide important data

The data is a powerful tool for assessing changes in winter bird populations.
Published
January 22, 2023

Want to escape the crowds, and save money? Try night skiing

The vast majority of Maine Alpine areas offer night skiing – and nearly half offer deals that top the day ticket pass.
Published
January 22, 2023

Ask Maine Audubon: Be on the lookout for barred owls this winter

Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Published
January 22, 2023

Hunting: Deer can see some colors, but not blaze orange

For a hunter blue jeans are bad, and while deer can see a human form – even if it is clad in orange – there are ways to stay 'out of sight.'
Published
January 15, 2023

Birding: Plenty of action recorded during 123rd Christmas Bird Count

The data from the annual count provide a powerful means for assessing changes in winter bird abundance and distribution
Published
January 15, 2023

Hiking in Maine: The Birches brings out best of Moosehead in winter

The Birches Resort has 40 miles of machine-tracked cross-country ski trails, remote yurts and a base lodge to welcome you in from the wilderness.