Running through Standish, Gorham and Windham, it is one of two existing sections on the proposed Portland-to-Fryeburg trail.
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These books will prepare you for the other side of mud season
Most outdoor adventurers will find something to read – from guidebooks to tragedy, Thoreau to snowmobiles.
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Hiking: On the Pacific Crest Trail, the wildflowers are spectacular and the challenges are real
With 342 miles of rugged and beautiful landscapes in, columnist Carey Kish hikes on.
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Hiking: Scraggly Lake Public Lands unit – the name may not entice but the area is remote and beautiful
The nearby Seboeis River Trail offers an outstanding walk and just past some falls, a perfect pool for a swim.
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Just a concept 25 years ago, the International Appalachian Trail now crosses continents
What started as an idea by three Mainers to link their state to Canada with a hiking trail became a collaboration among more than a dozen countries in North American and across the Atlantic.
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Winter brings rare solitude to Acadia
But come prepared because icy conditions make the hikes challenging.
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Memorable experiences are increasingly given as gifts, making receivers happy
This holiday season, treat the people on your nice list to some hands-on adventures – like ax-throwing or dance class – for a chance to create memories that last a lifetime.
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Nature Conservancy state director: Congress should renew Land and Water Conservation Fund, a lifeline for Maine’s outdoors
The 50-year-old program ensures access to hunting, fishing, hiking and camping – and it expires on Sept. 30.
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When your to-do list includes helping to save 10,000 acres
Betsy Cook explains how the Trust for Public Land conserved the land adjacent to the Appalachian Trail.
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White Mountain National Forest an ‘incredible conservation success story’
The national forest in New Hampshire and Maine marks its centennial with an exhibit celebrating its history.