A mid-April rainstorm coupled with warm weather delivered ideal water levels for the Middle.
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Rockland library partners with land trust for women in trails discussion
The May 7 talk will be moderated by Isabella Childs Michael from Georges River Land Trust and will include panelists from Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, The Nature Conservancy of Maine and from Midcoast Conservancy.
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Paddlers take a chance on challenging whitewater on Kingsbury Stream | Column
Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society members experience Class II-IV rapids with over 400 CFS.
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This time of year has paddlers searching for spring whitewater | Column
The availability of whitewater varies every spring. Although we had moderate snow accumulation this winter and have experienced several rainy days this spring, the coastal rivers and streams are lower than normal.
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The transition to spring paddling requires preparation and practice | Column
Make sure you take all safety precautions and know how to roll.
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Nordic skier embraces the last days of winter | Column
Rangeley Lakes Trails in western Maine and Prospect Farm Trails in New Hampshire extended winter sports season for this enthusiast.
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There’s a long history of fishing on the Androscoggin River | Column
In addition to this seasonal fishery, there were once commercial fisheries on the river, and long before that, the Wabanaki people used to smoke fish right along the shore.
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A New Year’s Day climb up Granny Cap Mountain | Column
The 2,471-foot peak is one of five similar-sized mountains situated slightly east of Spencer Lake; all are devoid of trails and infrequently climbed.
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Snowshoeing to the top of Rumford Whitecap Mountain | Column
Only about 1,600 feet of elevation gain on a well-designed trail brings hikers to the 2,214-foot open summit. The entire trek can be accomplished in about three and half hours hiking at a moderate pace.
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Maine mountain guide practices what she teaches | Column
Sixty-year-old New Englander makes career out of dangerous hikes.