The hike club will take place every other Saturday throughout the spring, showcasing Portland’s expansive trail systems.
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker starts with harrowing winter hike on Mount Katahdin | Column
Drew Boysen is doing what most of us only say we’ll do one day, writes Mark LaFlamme, if we can only get out from under the daily rat race.
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Hiking with a dog this winter? Here’s what you need to know.
As winter continues and spring approaches, dog owners can enjoy Maine trails safely by planning ahead and following basic trail etiquette.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Walking into winter: Safety paramount to hiking around Franklin County’s frozen ponds
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.
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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.
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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.
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Rumford woman with cancer organizes sunset hiking fundraiser
Corey Coolidge-Chase is entering her third round of cancer treatments.