Free map details Maine’s Public Reserved Lands
Ease into the great outdoors on Maine's Public Reserved Lands. Download a free map from the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) that...
An autumn ramble in the western mountains of Maine
Even though the color is a bit from peak, it's still gorgeous in the Bethel area. If you're looking to slip away for a...
Puffins, warblers, and eagles, oh my!
Deer Isle is going to the birds. The third annual Wings, Waves & Woods festival of birding and art, sponsored by the Island Heritage...
Staycations: Control costs for your Maine vacation
Are you trying to control costs this summer yet yearning for a vacation? Consider a staycation--the trendy term for vacationing at home and doing...
Free family fishing festival
It's spring, and the fish are biting. The Upper Andro Anglers Alliance in co-operation with Trout Unlimited are hoping to hook families on fishing...
For a quick car-free escape, visit Kennebunkport, Maine
In winter, when most shops and many restaurants are closed and summer sights are shuttered, Kennebunkport, Maine, is a peaceful, restorative escape. The Captain...
Grazing through Portland: El Rayo
Bright, cheerful, and festive, El Rayo Taqueria is a colorful, casual spot for a Mexican-flavored meal. This funky garage-turned-restaurant is small, with hungry diners...
Celebrate spring with a Maine fiddlehead recipe from Chef Kaldrovich, of the Sea Glass...
I asked Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich to share a recipe for one of Maine's favorite spring delicacies, fiddleheads.
“I am very excited to have our forager...
Something to tweet about
Maine is going to the birds. If you're an avian addict or wanna-be, check out the new Maine Birding Trail.
Thanks to being the most...
Parks and passes
With temps expected to push well into the 80s later this week and a holiday weekend on the horizon, it's time to start thinking...
Lunch at Flagstaff Lake Hut: A winter day trip on the Maine Huts trail
Skiing or snowshoeing hut to hut along the Maine Huts Trail isn't for everyone, but just about anyone can enjoy walking into the Flagstaff...
Maine's going to the birds
It's late August, which means all too soon, the birds will begin winging their ways to more southern climes. That means birdwatchers will begin...
Free ice cream tomorrow (really!)
Family-owned Gifford's Ice Cream kicks off its 30th-anniversary season, tomorrow, Friday, March 19, by offering free, small ice cream cones from 6-8 p.m. at...
Plan ahead: Maine Free Family Fishing Festival
Fishing for a good family getaway? Angling for a deal? The Maine Free Family Fishing Festival, June 5, in Bethel is just the ticket....
Give a gift of Maine this season with personalized and signed books
Brash self promotion: This holiday season, why not give someone you know who's planning a visit to Maine, or from Maine but living elsewhere,...
