Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The trails travel through a mossy, mixed forest that can be rocky and steep in some areas. Footing can be tricky. Also, the land slopes downward steeply as it nears the rocky shore, offering a moderately challenging climb. How to get there: The trail network parking lots are located at the […]
And the answer is… Eagle Hill Institute of Steuben. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Christina Perkins of Orland! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Christina! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in visiting this beautiful trail network in eastern Maine, […]
Maine has seen its share of sad eagle news this month. On Jan. 12, the Bangor-based bald eagle known as “Bangor Mom” fell ill from lead poisoning and died at Avian Haven, the bird rehabilitation center in Freedom, Maine. And on that same night, a second lead-poisoned eagle was transported to the facility from Calais. It, too, died. […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The trails in Thurston Park vary from wide multi-use trails that travel over small hills to narrow footpaths that navigate slightly more rugged terrain. The biggest challenge you’re likely to confront on the trails is water. There are several soggy areas on the multi-use trails and hiking trails. Be sure to […]
And the answer is… Thurston Woods in China. And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Gerard Zegers of Machias! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Gerard! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in visiting this impressive town park, stay tuned for the […]
Just a few days after a female bald eagle known as “Bangor Mom” died of lead poisoning, another eagle has been sighted at its nest, according to Bangor wildlife photographer and eagle enthusiast Sharon Fiedler. And this new eagle, with mating season just around the corner, is likely pairing up with the mate of the […]
Difficulty: Moderate. The 1.1-mile Lower Harbor Trail includes narrow bog bridges, small hills, a few steep areas, exposed tree roots and rocky areas. The trail is well marked and signed. From the main parking area, you can create a loop hike that is about 2 miles long by combining bike paths and a nameless 0.4-mile […]
And the answer is… Lower Harbor Trail in the mainland portion of Acadia National Park in Winter Harbor on Schoodic Peninsula! (Takes a deep breath.) That was a tough one, guys. I don’t know how any of you got that. But you did! And the winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Carolyn […]
L.L.Bean recently released an exciting schedule of talks that will be running every Friday evening, January through March, at the L.L.Bean Flagship store in Freeport. The line-up of guest speakers includes experienced mountaineers, endurance paddlers, long-distance hikers and adventure racers. And it looks like they have some epic stories to share. These talks are free […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. Anywhere from 6 to 9 miles of trails are groomed on the golf course for classic nordic skiing and skate skiing on a regular basis. These trails travel over gentle hills and along the edges of the course greens. Expect to be exposed to the sun and wind much of the […]
