The coronavirus outbreak was a scary, difficult time made easier by being able to spend time in the outdoors.
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Through the snowy hills of remote Maine, sled dog teams pull through
From its start in Fort Kent, the longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod and a test of will.
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Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks summer intern to hit the trails running
A summer intern will join High Peaks Alliance to support trail work, outreach and community events across Franklin County.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Why some snow squeaks and some snow packs like cement
The new White Mountains Almanac explains how temperature and humidity determine snow crystal structure, influencing snow quality and winter conditions across western Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News, Outdoors, The Rangeley Highlander
At Camp No Limits, disabilities hold no one back from a ride down Saddleback
The program designed for children who have lost limbs brings together skiers and mentors who know all too well the difficulties of living with a disability.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Manhunt for German POWs was ended by hermit in the West Forks
The POWs were sent to Maine to serve as laborers during WWII and three of them escaped for four days.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Outdoors
Auburn families enjoy picture-perfect sledding day
Russ Dillingham captures sledding, smiles and sunshine filling the hills on a Saturday afternoon.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
A little bit about squirrels on 6th anniversary of Ask Maine Audubon
There are six species of ‘squirrels’ in Maine and people sure are curious about them.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors
Maine murders delight crow lovers
Many Mainers have dedicated years to befriending the crows in their neighborhood.
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What does it take to compete in the Can-Am sled dog races? Maine mushers explain
Mainers will compete in the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile distances this weekend.