Wildlife photographer Linda Cullivan of Scarborough was recently honored by the National Audubon when judges selected her photo of pileated woodpeckers — out of nearly 9,000 submissions — for the society’s top 100 photos list for 2015. More than 2,300 photographers entered the contest. They hailed from all 50 states, seven Canadian provinces and the District of Columbia. Linda […]
Difficulty: Easy. The Kenduskeag Stream Trail is just under 2 miles, according to a trail map provided online by the City of Bangor. Surface with gravel in most areas, the trail is fairly wide and smooth. How to get there: The trail’s southern end is on the north side of Franklin Street bridge in downtown […]
Leslie Gordon Curtis, Carolyn Newbert, Chris Reif (via Facebook), and Shawn Brace (via Twitter) won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Kenduskeag Stream Trail in Bangor in April of 2015 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: I took a walk along a river last week to check out a trail that I […]
Shortly after high tide on April 16, wildlife enthusiast Richard Spinney decided to take a stroll along the waterfront of Brewer. The Penobscot River was rapidly melting in the spring sun, and he watched as seagulls hitched rides on blocks of ice flowing downriver. “Hey! There are some otters!” shouted a man working nearby. Spinney […]
Both the Piscataquis and Machias river races have been postponed for a variety of reasons, according to Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization (MaCKRO). The 43rd Annual Kiwanis Piscataquis River Race, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25, was postponed due to “poor weather and high water,” Kiwanis states on their website. The race will now be running […]
Difficulty: Easy. This hike is less than 2 miles in total length and climbs gradually to the highest point of Bar Island, which is 173 feet above sea level, according Google Maps. The surface of the trail varies greatly, from sand to rocks to forest floor. How to get there: The trail starts at the […]
Jenn Tozier, Kat Montminy, Joel Swanton, Bill Roberts, Joanne Walsh Dodge, Brewster Harding, Carl Costanzi (via Facebook) and Adam Paquin (via Facebook) won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Bar Island in Acadia National Park in April of 2015 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: I’ve been spending a lot of time along […]
A free new mobile app, About My Woods, is helping landowners and outdoor enthusiasts learn about local forests, according to a recent press release. Developed by the North East State Foresters Association, the app provides location-specific information about the natural world, from identifying wildflowers to watershed data. Designed with family forest owners in mind, the app contains […]
You don’t always have to huff and puff for miles to reach a great view from the top of a mountain. In Maine, there are plenty of short hikes up small mountains and hills to vistas that may take you by surprise. There are all sorts of reasons you might be drawn to these shorter […]
Difficulty: Easy. The hike is 1.4 miles, out and back, and the trail is fairly wide and smooth, without many exposed roots and rocks. However, the trail was not designed for wheelchairs or strollers. How to get there: Drive onto Mount Desert Island on Route 3 and veer right after the causeway to head toward […]
