The Facebook group L/A Hiking is seeing climbing interest as people look to meet others and get outdoors.
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Try these central and western Maine hikes
From beginner to advanced, the region has plenty of treks to offer.
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Outdoors in Maine: Aroostook deer-yard acquisition will aid whitetail population
New legislation this year earmarked $40 million in the state biennial budget for the express purpose of protecting historic deer-wintering areas, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.
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Outdoors in Maine: Moose season in the state is on
Maine’s fabled ‘hunt of a lifetime’ kicked off its 42nd season a half hour before sunrise on Sept. 26, columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes.
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Outdoors in Maine: The versatility of the Hornberg fly is unmatched
V. Paul Reynolds recalls a story of when he introduced his go-to fishing fly to a guide in Colorado, and impressed the skeptical westerner.
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Outdoors in Maine: Baxter State Park needs ‘the right fit’ in next director
The park has been without a permanent park director since the spring, and columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that whoever eventually gets the job will have a big job ahead of them.
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Diary of a wannabe-dirtbag: The case for a simpler take on van life
I’ve always wanted to be a dirtbag. I wanted to be setting new lines at Yosemite and carving couliers in Jackson Hole. I wanted to wake up every day and brush my teeth with a mountain view. I wanted to be a beatnik, writing and traveling full time. And I swear, I wanted to do […]
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‘No plans, no agendas’ — Maine and Mainers find van life a good fit
‘Van life means you can go anywhere and still stay relatively safe and comfortable.’
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Outdoors in Maine: ‘What’s the grouse outlook?’
One of columnist V. Paul Reynolds’ favorite hunting seasons is drawing near.
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Outdoors in Maine: Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine leads the charge in deer yard protection
In an effort to end the “death spiral of suitable deer habitat,” executive director David Trahan said, the alliance has spearheaded three initiatives to restore deer wintering habitat.