Outdoors

Published
August 21, 2011

Biking: Shorter days increase the need to light up your bike

Labor Day will soon be upon us, bringing with it some good — fewer tourists on the roadways — and some not so good — fewer hours of daylight. You’ve probably already noticed that your after-work rides have gotten shorter and darker since our hours of daylight began to dwindle around the second week of […]
Published
August 21, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: When it comes to bass fishing, he’s hooked — and catching on fast

Not many young Maine fishermen qualify for national bass tournaments around the country. Nick Deering, 17, of Portland has been to five national junior championships run by FLW Outdoors since he started competing in bass tournaments at age 5. He won his first world championship last weekend on DeGray Lake in Arkadelphia, Ark., taking home […]
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August 14, 2011

Allen Afield: It takes practice to learn to set a hook with floating flies

People sometimes struggle with learning a new skill, and the ones with good memories clearly recall the discouragement years, even decades later. Folks from the latter group make compassionate instructors. Recently on a central Maine river, I pondered this theory about empathic teachers while feeling sorry for Heather, my oldest daughter. She was dead-drifting a […]
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August 14, 2011

It’s Worth the Trip: Beautiful route takes paddlers to another state

If you only plan on one river paddle during the summer, let me suggest that you consider a delightful trip along the Maine-New Hampshire border. Start in Wilsons Mills, Maine, head down the Magalloway River into Umbagog Lake, and then down a short section of the Androscoggin River to Errol, N.H. Or, for that matter, […]
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August 14, 2011

Deirdre Fleming: Dempsey Challenge gives more, asks more

In just its third year, the Dempsey Challenge continues to grow in what it offers cyclists and runners, and event organizers are hoping the number of participants will climb as well. Just like last year, it will be a two-day event with a run/walk, several cycling routes, festivities in Police Memorial Park in Lewiston and […]

Published
August 14, 2011

Hiking: Lily Bay one of Moosehead’s gems

There’s no shortage of scenic locales on Moosehead Lake — at 117 square miles it is New England’s largest — but by far one of the prettiest spots is Lily Bay, on the east side of the lake. And it’s here that Lily Bay State Park occupies a 925-acre chunk of prime waterfront property, just […]
Published
August 14, 2011

Kid Tracks: Monkeying around tests your nerve

You might understand on the logical side of your brain that your carabiner pulley clips are securely attached and you are not going to go splat on the ground if you walk out on the tightrope. It’s no problem. You can pretend to be a monkey for the day. But the other side of your […]
Published
August 14, 2011

Mark Latti: Technology tailored to help Maine anglers

It’s mid-August, and summer is waning. While the kids may be a bit sullen about the imminent opening of school, it is also a fantastic time to go fishing. Nights are cooling down. Gone are the long, sultry days of summer that seemed to bring your favorite fishing hole to a slow simmer. Water temps […]
Published
August 14, 2011

Outdoors Calendar

Native American Pow Wow, today at the Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26, Gray. Representatives from Maine and New England tribes will be at the park with dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers and traditional food booths. Admission to the park is free for ages 3 and under; $5 for ages 5-12; $7 for adults; and $5 […]
Published
August 14, 2011

Waggers welcomed

As long as their owners follow the rules, dogs are invited to join in the fun at Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

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