Winter recreating is Maine’s bread-and-butter. But knowing how to stay safe in icy conditions on trails or in unstable weather on lakes can make the difference between fun and disaster, outdoor experts say.
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Starting the New Year in Maine on a high point — or peak
Mainers share their tips for hiking on New Year’s Day.
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As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
Posted inGuides, Health, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Step-by-step: Training through Franklin County’s local trails a lesson in endurance
Hiking local trails offers more than exercise, it’s a reminder of how much beauty and balance can be found close to home in Franklin County’s forests, hills and changing seasons.
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5 things to do while you’re in Hallowell
The city has plenty of places where you can appreciate its natural beauty year round.
Posted inGuides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, New England, News
From Jay to Livermore Falls to Farmington, trails boost well-being
Whistle Stop Trail and others offer residents year-round ways to explore nature, improve health and strengthen community ties close to home.
Posted inCommunity, Health, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford woman with cancer organizes sunset hiking fundraiser
Corey Coolidge-Chase is entering her third round of cancer treatments.
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Rangeley hiking group sparks social connections, one step at a time
Trails for Rangeley Area Coalition connects outdoor enthusiasts with twice weekly group outings in the summer and once weekly outings in the winter.
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High Peaks Alliance celebrates Bemis Track restoration
High Peaks Alliance is pleased to announce the successful completion and reopening of the Bemis Track in the Rangeley Plantation area, restoring nearly eight miles of critical access for recreation, tourism, and local industry in the High Peaks region. Severely damaged during historic storms in December 2023, the Bemis Track was closed for two years, […]
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How Mainers handle ticks, from tweezers to tape | Column
Experts say there’s only one right way to remove a tick, but what you do with it after is mostly up to you.