Outdoors

Published
September 25, 2011

Hiking: Try not to miss Great Pond Mountain Wildlands

There’s a green gate on the north side of Route 1/3 in East Orland, about halfway between Bucksport and Ellsworth. Next to it is a parking lot for a few cars, an information kiosk and a small white sign that reads, “Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.” Cruising along at 55 mph on this straightaway stretch of […]
Published
September 25, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Tree identification and herbariums workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. today, Merryspring Nature Center, Camden. Learn about trees, plants and wildflowers. Free, family-friendly activities are designed for ages 5 to 12 but are open to all. All children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, activities will be moved indoors. For more information, […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Hunting: April showers improve odds for fall fowlers

This spring’s heavy rains brought destruction throughout much of the Midwest. But, to employ a cliche, every cloud has a silver lining. While the rain was a bane to farmers on the plains, it was a boon to waterfowl, especially in Canada’s Prairie Pothole region. And according to this year’s annual spring waterfowl survey, optimal […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Biking: A good day to catch a biking star

Chances are good that if you plan to ride the Oct. 9 Dempsey Challenge, you’re already well into your training and getting jazzed for the big day. Chances are also good that, even if you’re a cyclist who’s not participating, you wouldn’t give up a chance to see Maine’s dreamiest celeb pedaling through Lewiston/Auburn, surrounded […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Birding: Aerial dance a good sign for starlings, but not for others

I have been watching some of the large flocks of European starlings wheeling through the air around dusk as they prepare to go to roost for the night. I’m sure you have seen this behavior too. The flocks (called murmurations) form in the fall after the breeding season and will persist until next spring. A […]

Published
September 18, 2011

Boating: Getting out on the water in fall has its advantages

A lot of people consider Labor Day weekend to be the official end to the boating season, but it doesn’t have to be. The weeks between Labor Day and Columbus Day can have some especially fine boating days, even if you have to fit them in around slightly cooler temperatures. Some of the area’s sailors […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Happy landings on Moosehead

The majestic lake becomes a magnet for pilots and fans of floatable fliers during the annual International Seaplane Fly-In.
Published
September 18, 2011

Allen Afield: Maine ranks high for biking, but poor pavement still annoys

Through the years, the League of American Bicyclists has ranked Maine highly as a bicycling-friendly state in comparison to the rest of the nation. In the last evaluation, our status went up to second on the league’s list of the best bicycle destinations, filling me with pride. For a decade, this column has covered our […]
Published
September 18, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Tree Identification Program, 1 to 3 p.m. toda, Beaver Park Lone Pine Lodge, Lisbon. Free. Enjoy a fall walk at Beaver Park while learning to identify trees and shrubs. Expect to walk at least 1 to 11/2 miles. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available at the lodge after the walk. Please register by Sept. […]
Published
September 11, 2011

Allen Afield: However it’s done, fishing is about fun

This summer, three Maine anglers have underscored a point about our sport — mainly that fishing’s greatest appeal begins with simple fun, free of pretension, and ends with the thought that perhaps no one should take themselves or fishing so seriously that they lose sight of the joys it offers. For example, not long ago, […]

Sign In:

Outdoors