Deer and horse flies can ‘slash their way into your skin’
When experts talk about these types of flies, it sounds like they’re discussing monsters or aliens from a Hollywood thriller.
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This quiet trail in Trenton explores a forest filled with lichens and mushrooms
The 1.8-mile Trenton Community Trail is located on forestland that surrounds the Acadia Gateway Center in Trenton, where visitors can hop on a bus to explore the nearby Acadia National Park. Friends of Acadia purchased the property in 2007, then worked with the Town of Trenton to plan and construct the trail from 2009 to…
Damariscove Island is a remarkable kayak destination
Kayaking to Damariscove requires 10 miles of paddling, including navigation through the potentially treacherous Motions.
Baby snapping turtles are emerging to brave the world
At the edge of the small beach, where sand and gravel turned abruptly into a jumble of angular rocks, a tiny turtle floated at the surface of the water. A dark blob, it measured maybe 2 inches long.
Things that can ruin a Maine hike and how to deal with them
I’d hate for one bad experience with mosquitoes or poison ivy to deter someone from enjoying all the Maine outdoors has to offer. With just a little preparation, you can easily have a safe and comfortable hike.
The key to being great at identifying birds is to make more mistakes
“Photos are the worst. A guidebook image is careful to show all identifying features. A real-life photo is seldom so generous,” Bob Duchesne writes.
This week is the apex of shorebird season
“Who in their right mind wants to identify shorebirds?” Bob Duchesne writes.
These new northern Maine bike trails rival Acadia’s carriage roads
“When a friend told me there were new bike trails in Grindstone that rivaled the carriage roads in Acadia National Park, I was skeptical,” Ron Chase writes.
This strange mushroom launches eggs into the air
Tiny cups with grooved edges, the mushrooms looked like the paper cups that hold peanut butter cups or boxed truffles.
Road trips with stops for bike trails are the best way to travel
Riding bike trails each day is an ideal way to claim a respite from driving while simultaneously getting outdoor exercise.
This is why you should go on a whale watch in Eastport this year — for the birds
The bird life filling Head Harbor Passage in late summer is a world-class phenomenon.
Acadia Mountain is the perfect introduction to hiking in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is home to many famous hikes, but people rarely talk about the park’s namesake mountain.
The Wildlands is a prime hiking and biking destination close to Bangor
“Just a short drive from my home, the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands in Orland is an absolute treasure,” Aislinn Sarnacki writes.
Taking a puffin cruise with the Weather Channel
The Weather Channel was in the Acadia National Park area last week, capturing the beauty and adventure that Down East Maine has to offer.
Breathtaking views await atop Doubletop Mountain in Baxter State Park
It has one of the most distinctive profiles in the park, its symmetrical shape like a tapering cone.
I look forward to loon calls in April. Come August I wish they would just pipe down at night.
Geesh, sometimes the loons won’t shut up.
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