Outdoors

Published
July 6, 2013

Snap out of it, stripers!

A joint study hopes to rekindle the iconic species whose numbers remain low in Maine's rivers and coastal waters.
Published
July 6, 2013

North Cairn: At least let this dog go to heaven

Now the gentle plans unfold, harsh as shards of granite beneath the skin, splintering every nerve. The dog is ready to rest. Meanwhile, resisting with every cell still storming, I try to organize the arrangements I hoped I would never have to specify — the site and manner of death, dealing with the body and […]
Published
July 6, 2013

John Christie: Pemaquid peninsula points to splendid kayaking

The Pemaquid peninsula and vicinity offer so many kayaking options it’s tough to decide just where to put the boat in the water, and what direction to point it for a day of pleasant paddling. For me, weather is a principal determinant, as I’ve found that on some days the surf around the lighthouse out […]
Published
July 6, 2013

Canoeing: Keying in on Kezar’s many charms

With views of Kathadin from Togue Pond, the Bigelow Range from Flagstaff Lake, Tumbledown from Webb Lake and the bald summits of Acadia from Eagle Lake, Maine sure has its share of outstanding Alpine canoeing venues. Rivaling all these is the view of the Baldface’s and Royce’s from the Lower Bay of Kezar Lake. National […]
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July 6, 2013

Allen Afield: Who fishes for perch? Well, most anybody should

Many years ago, when Long Pond in the Belgrade Lakes ranked as one of Maine’s best three waters for catching big landlocked salmon, I was driving over the bridge upstream of Wings Mills Dam on Belgrade Stream below Long Pond and spotted Steve Duren, intently fishing off the dam. This man grew up fly-fishing New […]

Published
July 6, 2013

Birding: ‘Warbler’ takes field guides to a new level (yes, there’s also an app)

The bird field guides available today represent an embarrassment of riches. Until the National Geographic Guide was published in 1983, birders had two guides, one by Roger Tory Peterson and one by Chan Robbins, for help in field identification. I cut my ornithological teeth on these two field guides. I well remember the plates in […]
Published
July 6, 2013

Best Bets

TUESDAY Pemaquid Paddlers 9 a.m. in Bristol Mills The Pemaquid Paddlers are celebrating their 10th year of warm-weather Tuesday paddles. All trips last two to three hours. The trips are easy to moderate in difficulty. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak and wear a life jacket. All trips are free and open to […]
Published
June 30, 2013

Maine outdoor recreationists surveyed

Surveys are being randomly sent to 1,000 people, asking them to share their thoughts about the public use of private land.
Published
June 29, 2013

Islanders shell-bent on lobster boat races

Long Island's lobster boat races were never part of the state's formal series, but that could change if local enthusiasts get their way.
Published
June 29, 2013

Carey Kish: Hikers hear the call: Hut, hut, hut!

The wind is howling outside and visibility is near zero. Somewhere amid the stunted growth of fir and birch that passes for forest up here in the Alpine heights, a hearty white-throated sparrow sings its signature wilderness song. On the other side of the window, I’m nestled in my bunk, book in hand, cozy and […]

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