If you’re considering a stay, here are some features you can expect at Maine’s 12 state park campgrounds.
Outdoors
Outdoors in Maine: Days of the dog being the hunter
Dogs chasing deer was once a big issue for game wardens. Is that still the case?
Pandemic has fueled a surge in fishing, including newbies to the sport
Maine fishing guides and officials across New England report there was greater interest in fishing in 2020, and some anticipate it will remain that way this year.
Skiers rave about upgrades, atmosphere in Saddleback’s first year back
Now operating under new ownership, the ski area in Rangeley was open this winter for the first time since 2015.
Outdoors in Maine: Scouting some proposed hunting-related laws
The Maine State Legislature is back in session. In the narrow scope of fish and wildlife laws alone, there are enough new proposed laws to fill a book.
Photos: Jay recreation parking lot closed
The French Falls Riverwalk Trails remain open.
Need a new fishing hole? Try this go-to list
With the traditional opening day of open-water season upon us, we asked several skilled anglers for recommendations.
Outdoors in Maine: The doe permit problem and getting it right
V. Paul Reynolds writes that getting this critical issue right should ensure that Maine’s deer populations will be managed as scientifically as possible in the years ahead.
Maine proposes more moose hunting permits to combat winter tick infestation
The number of permits for the fall 2021 hunt would increase by 11%. Biologists also propose a new hunting strategy to test whether it may reduce the impact of winter ticks on Maine’s moose herd.
Several trails in Acadia National Park closed because of nesting peregrine falcons
The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed until further notice.