The re-invigorated Dudley Trail, a work in progress, is just one example of the backcountry magic pulled off by these trail crews in Baxter.
Outdoors
Gardiner native continues successful trail running career with Western States victory
Katie Schide, 32, won the prestigious 100-mile race in California with the second-best women’s time in the history of the event.
What’s Up in July: On the lookout for the Blaze Star, which appears every 80 years
This recurrent nova is the brightest in the entire sky, and undergoes this extreme brightening about every 80 years.
Hiking in Maine … and beyond: Reaching the 1,000-mile plateau on the CDT
Carey Kish, hiking the Continental Divide Trail, hits a trail milestone as he strolls into Creede, Colorado.
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.