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Published
September 12, 2010

Hiking: Take it easy in Baxter’s working forest

At the northern end of Baxter State Park is the 29,587-acre Scientific Forest Management Area, a wild area of deep woods, lakes, ponds and streams, and not much else besides moose. It is also the only place in the park where timber harvesting is allowed, per the desires of Percival Baxter, who believed having such […]
Published
September 12, 2010

Artful crafts

ATKINSON - Jerry Stelmok never thought he'd become one of the masters of an iconic Maine tradition. But building replicas of a 130-year-old Maine canoe is carried on at his home at a steady pace.<br /><br /> The classic wooden canoes he produces at Island Falls Canoes are modeled after some of the oldest Maine-made products and even in the worst times, Stelmok's trade has persevered.<br /><br /> "I've been through three recessions and lasted. It's a precarious market. But people always want canoes," said Stelmok, relaxing at his kitchen table in rural Maine.
Published
September 12, 2010

Kid Tracks: Climbing the Camden hills in the heat turns out to be cool

After a summer of paddling adventures, my family was ready to hit the hiking trails again in September. Camden Hills State Park has been on our list of hiking destinations to explore, so we made plans with a friend to visit. We loved the trails, especially the views from the tops of Mount Megunticook and […]
Published
September 9, 2010

Saltwater Fishing Report

OFFSHORE The Gulch, Trinidad, the backside of Tanta’s and the Shark Grounds are a few spots where anglers targeting sharks have a shot at hooking up makos, threshers and many blues. Congratulations to the crew of the Doghouse, who landed a 7-foot mako last week. The minimum size for all keeper sharks (makos, porbeagles, threshers […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Hunting: Archers face pros, cons of going into the woods first

Maine’s expanded archery season begins Saturday, giving bow hunters in certain, limited areas a first crack at what, after a mild winter, should be a somewhat rejuvenated deer herd. Being able to get into the woods so early offers some distinct advantages. There are also disadvantages. One of the most important positives is you’ll be […]

Published
September 5, 2010

Birding: Banding keeps us up on birds’ lives

Fall migration is an exciting time for birders and also for bird banders. Banding stations are gearing up in anticipation of a flood of regular migrants and who knows what surprises. The Bird Banding Lab, a federal agency in the U.S. Geological Survey, coordinates banding activities of native North American birds. To band native birds, […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Calendar

Fall Migration Bird Walk, 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland. Michael Good, president of Down East Nature Tours in Bar Harbor and founder of the Acadia Birding Festival, will lead the walk. Meet at the Wildlands south gate on Route 1 (just south of the Route 176 intersection). The walk will […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Canoeing: Discover wild side of Plymouth Pond

Everyone loves a good David and Goliath story. We found one during our three-hour exploration of Plymouth Pond on a recent Sunday afternoon. A large blue heron lifted off its perch in the nearby marsh grasses and was immediately escorted out of the area by two very determined red-winged blackbirds. One bird harassed the heron […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Outdoors Dispatches

KITTERY Septemberfest will bring activities to Trading Post Kittery Trading Post will hold its annual Septemberfest, with educational and special interest activities from Monday through next Sunday. Special guests will include Larry Weishuhn, a respected wildlife biologist and host of the show “Winchester World of Whitetail” on the Versus channel, 13-year-old hunting phenom Zac Cooper […]
Published
September 5, 2010

Energy boost

Volunteers and riders build trails and form clubs as a passion for mountain biking spreads in Maine

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