A mid-April rainstorm coupled with warm weather delivered ideal water levels for the Middle.
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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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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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How families can use existing technology to support independent living | Column
Implement a digital safety net to make aging in place more realistic.
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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.
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An icy ascent of Parkman Mountain in Acadia National Park | Column
Winter hiking in Maine is not for the faint of heart.
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Slip-sliding away on spectacular Cadillac Mountain
A combination of ice, hard-packed snow and sometimes bare pavement made for a precarious descent.