My ankles wobbled as I slowly glided out onto the frozen lake, my skates etching parallel lines in the smooth ice. The first skate of the season is always a bit shaky at first, but it only takes a couple minutes for my body to remember the movements. I began ice skating when I was […]
At the boat launch was a warning sign about local alligators. And when we rented a canoe, we signed a waiver that cautioned us about their presence in the water. Yet as we pushed away from the sandy shore of Wekiva River in central Florida and followed its lazy current into the forest, I still […]
By the time we reached Fish River Checkpoint at the edge of the North Maine Woods, we’d already been driving for hours. Maine is a giant state, and it seems that the more I explore it, the bigger it gets. Deep in the woods of northern Maine, the trees were starting to don their bright […]
Long before I first took the mailboat to Isle au Haut, I imagined the island to be a mysterious birding paradise of mossy forests and rocky shores. I’d seen pictures of the island, and I’d read stories about its charming village with a one-room schoolhouse and tiny post office. Miles out in the ocean, it […]
Six years ago, my BDN editors asked me — a full-time reporter — to start one of the first BDN blogs, on which I’d post a series of weekly videos and columns. A bit overwhelmed, I searched for a topic, something I knew that I could write about, photograph and film every week. I chose […]
The answer is… Scopan Mountain near Presque Isle in northern Maine. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Emily Kimball! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Emily! And thanks to everyone for playing. If you’re interested in joining me, my husband and our dog Oreo on this beautiful hike, stay tuned for the “1-minute hike” […]
The answer is…Mount Chase near the town of Patten in northern Maine. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Saige Purser of Lisbon Falls! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Saige (cool name)! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me […]
The answer is… Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Sarah Davenport of Windham! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Sarah! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me and my friend Lauren on this scenic […]
The answer is… Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Kayleigh Sauda of Bangor! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Greg! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this wonderful loop hike, stay tuned for […]
The answer is… Sentinel Mountain in Baxter State Park. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Greg Westrich of Glenburn! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Greg! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested in joining me on this 6-mile (or so) hike, stay tuned […]
