1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1793+ words) A quiet lake weekend can feel surprisingly expensive, but Maine still has small towns where the scenery does most of the entertaining for free. Think calm water at sunrise, pine-scented trails nearby, and little downtown stops that keep the day…...

2+ week, 20+ hour ago   (296+ words) You’re not going to just happen upon Castine. This pretty little seafaring town is located at the very tip of a peninsula reaching into Penobscot Bay in Downeast Maine. Most people don’t make the effort, setting their sights and GPS…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (943+ words) This story was originally published in April 2019. A form of wilderness therapy developed in Japan, Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” has caught on in the United States in recent years as more people are turning to the outdoors to bolster their…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1800+ words) Maine’s forests are packed with towering pines, quiet trails, and plenty of tiny hitchhikers waiting in the tall grass. Ticks show up in almost every county, and knowing where they hang out helps you plan smarter adventures. I put together…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (1792+ words) September changes the mood along the Maine coast fast. The air turns sharper, the beaches quiet down, and suddenly a shoreline walk feels a whole lot better without midsummer heat following every step. This is the time of year when…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (530+ words) Captain Matt Ayres combines a lifelong connection to Maine's waters with seven seasons of private, personalized coastal... Bird’s Eye Maine Marks Seventh Year of Private Casco Bay Charters Captain Matt Ayres combines a lifelong connection to Maine’s waters with seven…...