Sanders estimates he fell 71 times during the trek. He first set the record in 2017 at age 82.
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Kids on Trails event held in Jay as organizers urge families to hike together
Families explored French Falls during a celebration that also offered a preview of a forthcoming western Maine family hiking guide book.
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Take in the views from these western Maine lookout towers
Explore Maine’s outdoors from 5 fire towers on mountains in Oxford, Franklin and Somerset counties.
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Who pays for search and rescue operations in Maine?
Neighboring New Hampshire sometimes bills people for the cost.
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Hiking in for dinner, bunks and a night in the clouds | Column
Rebecca Richard takes a journey from western Maine to New Hampshire’s Presidential Range for an overnight at an Appalachian Mountain Club hut accessible only by trail in another installment of Maine Field Notes.
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Hikers take in the view from Saddleback
At the summit of Saddleback on Saturday, the extraordinary panoramic views were matched with perfect summer weather.
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Rangeley outing club fosters community on the trails
For more than 40 years, TRAC has offered part-time and year-round Rangeley residents a way to hike and paddle local trails and waters in a group setting.
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Maine West Project Play adds buildings, sports options for kids, adults
The Bethel-based program aims to break down barriers to kids continuing to participate in sports as they grow up.
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New bridges span crossings at Farmington’s Mosher Hill Falls
Two aluminum footbridges provide safer stream crossings and improve access to the loop trail around Mosher Hill Falls in Farmington.
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Fewer barriers mean more accessibility on western Maine trails
Check out these trails around Bethel and Rumford, where a growing network of accessible paths is opening in forests, rivers and scenic vistas to visitors of all ages and abilities.