BANGOR -- The Heart of Maine United Way is looking for the public's input when it comes to outdoor recreation in the greater Bangor area. BANGOR -- The Heart of Maine United Way is looking for the public's input when it comes…
Deep in the Maine woods sits a peak so treasured that a former governor bought the land around it and handed it over to stay forever wild. No electricity. No stores. No cell service. I find that fascinating, because most…
One waterfall in Maine only shows off its famous wing shape when the water runs high. Low flow? You get a pretty plunge. Heavy rain? You get the full feathered show. That trick isn’t a one-off. Another cascade drops through…
A 2002 Classic Chronicle journey through Maine explores a historic wilderness community, a recovering river and tensions over the future of the North Woods... A 2002 Classic Chronicle journey through Maine explores a historic wilderness community, a recovering river and tensions over…
COURTESY OF THE MAINE FOREST SERVICE Did you know that Maine’s Forest Rangers have made more than 5,000 site visits to timber harvests over the last 4... COURTESY OF THE MAINE FOREST SERVICE Did you know that Maine’s Forest Rangers have made…
Nothing tests your love of fall hiking quite like discovering that the stick beside your boot has a tongue. I nearly jumped out of my shoes when a garter snake slithered past me on a crisp October afternoon in Maine.
There is something extra satisfying about earning your lobster roll with a ferry ride. Along the Maine coast, boats carry hungry travelers toward islands where working harbors and seafood counters sit close to the water. The ride becomes part of…
One Maine park sits on the easternmost tip of the U.S. mainland, and its lighthouse wears red and white stripes like a candy cane. The light station there dates back to 1808. Another stop puts you on a lookout 420 feet above the…
Maine’s coast gets plenty of attention, but I have always had a soft spot for the western mountains. The farther I drive, the quieter everything seems to get, and that is usually when the trip starts feeling more interesting. I…
Maine has a talent for hiding the kind of history that makes me reach for a flashlight and immediately question every scary movie I have ever watched. The first time I walked into an old concrete passageway, I told myself…
The reasons to be outside.
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