Outdoors Archives - Lewiston Sun Journal

Outdoors in Maine: Beware when ice fishing with live bait

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist February 11, 2023February 10, 2023

In an effort to protect Maine’s precious and fabled salmonid fishery, the state has enacted sweeping changes and restrictions for ice fishing with live bait, writes V. Paul Reynolds.

Outdoors, Sports

On Skiing: High school championships coming up, but ski season not close to over

by Dave Irons Ski Columnist February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Thanks to snowmaking and a good amount of natural snow in the mountains, we have excellent cover, so we will have more than six more weeks of skiing, writes columnist Dave Irons.

Outdoors, Sports

Statue to honor ‘Fly Rod’ Crosby, Maine’s pioneer outdoors woman

by Deirdre Fleming February 5, 2023February 4, 2023

The fly fisher and outdoors writer drew national acclaim in the late 1800s and remains a legend in the Rangeley Lakes Region. Now more will learn of how she promoted outdoors activities in Maine.

Outdoors, Sports

Outdoors in Maine: Legendary Guide Award recipients a growing cadre

by V. Paul Reynolds Outdoors Columnist February 4, 2023February 2, 2023

Past recipients of this award have all been leaders in the outdoor community, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.

Outdoors, Sports

On Skiing: Tune-up time for skis has arrived

by Dave Irons Ski Columnist February 4, 2023February 2, 2023

To get top performance out of those expensive skis, they must be properly tuned, writes columnist Dave Irons. That means sharp smooth edges with correct edge geometry.

Outdoors, Sports

In just a few years, horse skijoring pulling in fans around Maine

by Deirdre Fleming January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

The sport, in which a skier maneuvers around obstacles while being pulled by a galloping horse, is expected to draw thousands of fans to Topsham and Skowhegan in February.

Outdoors, Sports

On Skiing: Ski-A-Thon returns to Sunday River

by Dave Irons Ski Columnist January 28, 2023January 28, 2023

The pandemic caused a pause for the event that started more than 40 years ago, but it’s back and columnist Dave Irons is hoping it will be a booming fundraiser once again.