Watch how he moves to the beat. Weird? Silly? That’s OK. I think the video has the potential to brighten your day, if you let it. This is one gloomy Thursday morning (at least it is in Bangor), but if you watch this chipmunk dance, I predict the clouds will clear and Friday will be […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The footpath climbs up from the town of Vernazza, levels off for a while and then descends to the town of Monterosso al Mare, a trip that takes about 90 minutes. How to get there: Fly to Italy and take a train or drive to the coastal town of Vernazza, one of the five […]
I’m back and happily drinking an American cup of coffee after 10 days of tiny expressos and foamy cappuccinos. While sightseeing in Italy this past week, I walked. A lot. (And had a blast.) And I chose one of those walks as this week’s “1-minute hike.” Guess what trail I explored in Italy by viewing the […]
This post is for all you blog readers who would have otherwise worried that I had gotten lost in the woods when I don’t post my weekly “1-minute hike” next week. Tomorrow morning — “5 a.m. sharp,” according to Ma — I’m out the door and off to faraway lands. After a long flight (reading […]
Difficulty: Easy. How to get there: Brownville Elementary School is located on at 774 Main Rd. in Brownville. There aren’t a lot of big buildings in that neck of the woods, but if you happen to miss it, stop at the gas station for directions. The trail is right by the school, marked by a […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The 1-mile trail to the ice caves has tricky footing due to large, exposed roots and glacial erratics. This trail is easy and short enough for children, but the ice caves themselves may be dangerous for children because of the ladders and slippery ice. How to get there: Take the Golden Road in […]
I woke up early on my birthday, May 12, to go on a special journey into the enchanted woods of Maine with hiking buddies Derek Runnells and Kim Spaulding. Looking at the photos and captions below, guess where I chose to hike for my birthday. The winner gets an internet high five. If you wish […]
A smorgasbord of wildlife, from elephants in Thailand to sluggish sloths, will star in films at Reel Pizza Cinerama in Bar Harbor from May 18 to 21 for the “Maine Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.” More than 30 conservation, natural history and wildlife documentary films will be screened, and nearly all the films have never before been screened […]
Difficulty: Easy. All woodland trails and roads are short and the majority of them are traversable by wheelchair and stroller. How to get there: The park is located at 56 Game Road in Gray. From the Maine Turnpike, take Exit 63 and turn left on Route 115. Drive 1/5 mile across an overpass and take […]
I spy with my little eye … animals. Everywhere. Chipmunks and red squirrels are plentiful in Maine, but I also snapped photos of a black bear, goose and raven, among other creatures, for this week’s “1-minute hike.” If you’ve ever been to this place, you’ll probably recognize it from the photos below, so I’m not […]
