Wild animals you’re likely to see in Acadia National Park
“As a longtime visitor and hiking guide there, I’ve experienced some amazing wildlife encounters over the years, including a few this winter.”
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This easy hike leads to Maine’s largest glacial erratic
Located on a wooded hill in Phillips, a small town in western Maine, Daggett Rock is thought to have originated from the nearby Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley.
This Maine snowpack map can help you plan winter adventures
As winter slowly winds down in Maine, giving way to mud season, it can be a challenge to plan outdoor adventures. Throughout the state, snow depth can vary drastically from the coast to inland mountains, dictating whether you can ski, snowmobile, snowshoe, ice skate, bike or hike on solid ground.
11 things that can ruin winter hiking
Avoiding these 11 pitfalls, from long rest breaks to frozen snacks, will make your winter hiking a more enjoyable experience.
Why you may want to ditch your fancy snowshoes for wooden ones
Traditional wooden snowshoes have been valued for thousands of years. Here’s to a few thousand more.
5 things that can make ice skating safer, more fun
Ice skating is one of the many traditional outdoor activities that makes Maine’s long, cold winter a little more tolerable.
Watch these Canada lynx react to getting wet
The animals exhibit some house cat-like behavior as they try to shake off water from their fur and cover the remains of a meal.
Send us your winter hunting and ice fishing photos
We’re especially interested in trophy catches, successful hunts and unusual moments out on the ice or in the winter woods.
Solo hiking in winter is wonderful but can turn deadly
“The dangers of hiking solo — especially in the winter — have been at the forefront of my mind due to the recent tragedy.”
Outdoor winter events in Maine you won’t want to miss this January
“No one likes to be cold, including myself. Yet winter excites me because, over the years, I’ve come to love so many outdoor winter activities.”
This Acadia winter adventure includes a sand beach and crumbling tea house
Sand Beach is swarming with visitors in the summer. But during the winter, you might see a few locals or have it entirely to yourself.
11 great cross-country skiing spots in Maine
The state is filled with trails and woods roads that are groomed for cross-country skiing. Here are some highlights.
This is the gear you need to enjoy the outdoors all winter long
“Base layers act like a second skin. They trap in heat and wick away sweat. Often they’re made of soft wool or synthetic materials.”
Where to find Maine ice thickness reports this winter
The Lake Stewards of Maine maintain an ice-in and ice-out map that tracks when lakes freeze over and thaw, based on volunteer observations.
These are some of the best places to ski, snowshoe and skate in Maine
It can be challenging to decide what places are best to visit in the winter, for activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating.
How to take amazing wildlife photographs
If you’re interested in picking up a camera and exploring nature, here are a few tips that may help you along.
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