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Published
October 20, 2012

North Cairn: Autumn blazes in all its glory

First time, every time, give me the dappled light of morning. Fall is on us now, like a pursuer we can scarcely tell is there, except for the glaze of ice crystals on the last leaves, the hardy blades of grass going on and on, the pines making the point that they will prevail come […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Pedal On: As season winds down, head indoors to maintain fitness

A dusting of snow fell last weekend at Sunday River. By midweek, early risers may have had to warm the car before heading to work. Most days now, darkness has come before dinner is finished. It all adds up to a sad fact for most Maine cyclists: The remaining days of outdoor riding for this […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Boating: Winter needn’t be just armchair cruising

This is a tough time of year for boating enthusiasts, because the summer in Maine is far too short. Most of the boats that spent the warm months plying coastal waters have been stripped of canvas and sails, and hauled out for the winter. The same is happening on lakes and ponds, and many people […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Mark Latti: Hunting from water offers advantages

Deer season is upon us, and for many of us, we settle into a routine that has been refined by years of tradition. Perhaps it’s opening day with members of family. Or a week at camp with longtime friends. It may just be taking a day off so you can cut a track after the […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Hunting: A bowhunter’s list, and a trip to remember

Someone once told me if they hunt long enough, every bowhunter will experience three things. You will cut yourself on a broadhead, fall out of a treestand, and shoot a deer and not recover it. I’ve been very fortunate that in 30 years I’ve only experienced one, and hope I can avoid the other two. […]

Published
October 19, 2012

Allen Afield: Serious upland bird hunting now means a long venture to the north

Upland bird hunting for central and midcoast Maine woodcock and grouse once appealed to me, and one allure began with lots and lots of action. It was unbelievable at times. Like a sun-splashed, cloudless Saturday circa 34 years ago. My orange Belton setter made 53 points in Windsor, Somerville, Appleton and Searsmont, mostly woodcock with […]
Published
October 19, 2012

John Christie: More adventures are on the way for next summer

Having written about four dozen columns over the past two summers about the special places we have available to us to visit in Maine, and recreational destinations that are worth the trip, some readers have asked if we’re running out of places to visit and activities in which to participate. The simple answer is we’ve […]
Published
October 19, 2012

Best Bets

THURSDAY Forest Talk / 7 p.m. in Bath The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s annual lecture series explores working landscapes, specifically the ecological and economic benefit of forestland and fisheries. The first talk in the series will be held at Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Kevin Doran of the Maine State Forest Service and Liz Petruska […]
Published
October 13, 2012

Worth the Trip: Donnell Pond, reserved and picturesque

As the summer kayaking season winds down, I always save a few of my favorite freshwater paddles for September and October. There, I can drink in the autumn colors and imprint in my mind for the winter months some lasting images to savor by the fire as I anticipate the next summer. High on the […]
Published
October 13, 2012

A comeback for the campgrounds

Attendance at Maine's state parks soars after a seven-year decline – and the attractions are year-round.

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