Carey Kish, hiking the Continental Divide Trail, hits a trail milestone as he strolls into Creede, Colorado.
Outdoors
Birding: Decline in grasslands negatively impacts so many species
Since 1970, many birds that thrive in grasslands have shown accelerated population declines.
Outdoors in Maine: The great moose lottery is must-see
The moose drawing, with the high anticipation level, the wishfuls all gathered around as each of the 4,000 plus names are read, is truly a “happening,” writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Canoeing in Maine: Pleasant Lake in Stetson puts the perfect in a June day
This gem of a paddle, just west of Newport, puts teeming growth and wildlife on display in a four-hour exploration.
Ask Maine Audubon: When you try to ‘help’ wildlife, it’s more likely to cause harm
Wildlife questions answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.
Outdoors in Maine: The solar farm paradox
On one hand, fields of solar panels provide renewable energy; on the other, V. Paul Reynolds writes, their decommission will need to be figured out in 20-25 years, and they negatively affect wildlife.
Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
Outdoors in Maine: Can’t beat a Copper John when fly fishing
The Copper John nymph is the rage these days, and is purported to be the most-used nymph artificial in North America, writes V. Paul Reynolds.
Hiking in Maine: Debsconeag camps a stunning example of remote Maine at its finest
‘It’s more than 20 miles by gravel roads from the nearest pavement, so you have to make an effort,’ but it’s so worth it.
Birding: Ethical questions will often arise with conservation efforts
The removal of one species is sometimes needed to protect another, but when should nature just be allowed to take its course?