Two Bush Island is the most distant island in the Muscle Ridge archipelago. Located about 4 miles from Spruce Head, it’s home to historic Two Bush Island Light. Situated near the heavily trafficked southwestern entrance to Penobscot Bay, the lighthouse was built in 1897. Typical of Maine lighthouses, it has a rich history of hazardous […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: A traverse of Megunticook Lake
In my opinion, Megunticook Lake is one of the most picturesque lakes or ponds in Maine. The lofty cliffs of Mount Megunticook rise abruptly from the eastern shore. A multitude of islands and small peninsulas populate the 1,300-acre lake providing myriad opportunities for exploration by kayak or canoe. The largest body of water in Knox […]
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Get outside: Freeport Trail Challenge begins Saturday
Freeport Conservation Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting natural spaces, recently announced its annual Trail Challenge. From Aug. 12 to Oct. 16, participants are invited to embark on an adventure exploring four local trails and experiencing the beauty of Freeport’s natural surroundings. The Trail Challenge aims to engage individuals of all ages […]
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Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Austin Stream rocks
Every cloud has a silver lining. Given the rainy, foggy, humid weather we’ve experienced over the past month, that’s likely an adage many find difficult to embrace. However, there has indeed been a silver lining for one group: whitewater boaters. For several weeks, the rivers and streams have been raging. For many paddlers, choosing from […]
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BoomerTECH Adventures: Summer adventures and your phone
Summer in Maine is a great time to get outside for hiking, camping, cycling and boating. Our phones are wonderful ways to find information for planning activities online, getting directions via maps, capturing images and communicating with one another before, during and after summer adventures. Protecting your phone from the rigors of outdoor activities is […]
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Auburn summer program aims to help new Mainers build relationship with the outdoors
Students have practiced outdoor survival skills, like navigation and building fires, in the summer program.
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Maine Summer Adventure Race comes to Brunswick on Saturday
The 24-hour-long “scavenger hunt” through Maine’s wilderness will take place in Brunswick on July 22.
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Commentary: Investing in Maine trails is a path to economic success
Maine is one of the nation’s top five states when it comes to the value of outdoor recreation, but we invest very little in maintaining our popular trails. The bipartisan Maine Trails Bond would change that.
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Seniors Not Actig Their Age: The Dead River never gets old
My initial descent of the Dead River was in June 1986. It was love at first paddle. In the intervening years, I’ve returned with friends and family over 200 times. For me and many others, the excitement and allure of the Dead never gets old. Beginning in small lakes and ponds in western Maine, the […]
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Intertidal: Summer is an opportunity for students to get to know the Midcoast waterfront
Brunswick’s schools are officially out for the summer. As kids get away from their computers, they are likely to be spending more time outdoors. Brunswick is home to many different habitats, from its woodsy spots to its coasts. Our waterfront is a unique feature that is important to the town’s economy, culture and recreation. Yet […]