“What’s that?” Derek asked as he knelt down beside our dog Oreo, who was rolling around on the living room carpet. Registering the alarm in Derek’s voice, I quickly rose from the couch and rushed over to where he was now holding Oreo’s back legs. “What is that?” I echoed, as I looked closely at […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The main trails in the 4.2-mile network are wide, smooth and travel over fairly even terrain. Some of the side trails are a bit more challenging. How to get there: From the junction of Route 166 and Route 166A in Castine, follow Route 166 south 0.9 mile to the top of a hill. […]
Carolyn Newbert won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Witherle Woods Preserve in Castine in August 2013 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: Last week, I chose a dog-friendly hiking trail network for my “1-minute hike” location so Oreo could tag along. The both of us enjoyed a sunny day with […]
This story begins with a walk through the snack aisle of Marden’s, a section of the surplus and salvage store that I try to avoid lest I pick up a 10-pound sack of jelly beans or something equally ridiculous. But there I was, reaching for a bag of Hershey’s dark chocolate hearts. Into the basket […]
Recently, I was scrolling through the many photos I’ve taken during my summer outdoor adventures for the BDN, and I realized there are a lot of images I haven’t shared. Often, some neat wildlife photos get left out of my blog, especially if the clarity of the photos aren’t spot on (which often happens when […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. While this loop trail is just 1.5 miles and changes only slightly in elevation, it is a narrow, rocky and criss-crossed with exposed tree roots. How to get there: The parking area to Central Penjajawoc Preserve is located off Essex Street in Bangor, approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Burleigh Road and […]
Carolyn Newbert and Kenny Browning won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Central Penjajawoc Preserve in Bangor in August 2013 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: If you’ve been paying close attention to the BDN Outdoors section, this week’s “Where in the Woods am I?” will be an easy one. On […]
The backyard is Oreo’s domain. Show up to the house and ask him, he’ll tell you — in a matter of barks. He established this early on. And it makes sense. On the day we adopted Oreo, we brought him straight to the yard — which is completely fenced in, thanks to the former owners […]
It’s luck, mostly. That’s what I tell my friends when they ask me about how I landed such a cool job. But every job has its ups and downs. As an outdoor reporter, I get to spend a lot of time in the Maine wilderness, enjoying the fresh air and learning about wildlife and the […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The Katahdin Lake Trail travels over relatively even terrain 3.3 miles to Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps, located on the shore of Katahdin Lake. Be cautious on the bog bridges, which are slippery when wet. A few muddy and rocky sections of the trail also require caution. How to get there: Travel on I-95 […]
