Outdoors

Published
April 26, 2010

Meet the flyboys of eastern Maine

When it comes to fly-fishing, Tait and Jax McKay -- at just 10 and 7 years old -- are the reel deal.
Published
April 18, 2010

Sit back and enjoy the ride

Fans of recumbent cycling list comfort and the unbeatable views among the top reasons they choose this way to cruise.
Published
April 18, 2010

Fleming: To stop spread of ‘rock snot,’ spread the word

How could anyone enjoy wading into a wild trout river full of slimy stuff called “rock snot”? And how pristine and peaceful will Maine seem if this disgusting alien algae gets here? Or, as some say, when it gets here? Active anglers are working to stop the migration of the algae didymo to Maine. But […]
Published
April 18, 2010

Training hard and going nowhere?

In the weight room, it's all about sets and reps.
Published
April 18, 2010

Ask An Outdoorsman: Want the right fit? Try on your bike

Q: What kind of bike should I get? A: You’ve got good timing because the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Great Orono Bike Swap is today at the University of Maine. Next Sunday, you can find a used bike at the Great Portland Bike Swap at the University of Southern Maine. You can get a deal […]

Published
April 18, 2010

Hunting: A successful turkey hunt often hinges on preparation

As I walked slowly along through the pine grove something caught my eye. It was an object a casual observer might easily overlook, but any experienced turkey hunter would be sure to pick up on — a turkey’s wing feather. I ambled over and picked up the barred quill. It felt almost buoyant in my […]
Published
April 18, 2010

Birding: Ecuadorian Amazon offers birder’s paradise

I just recently returned from nearly two weeks in Ecuador. I was a participant in a faculty seminar in environmental science, sponsored by IES Abroad. We were based in Quito but had time for excursions to the Ecuadorian Amazon and to the Galapagos Islands. In today’s column, I will describe some of the Amazonian highlights. […]
Published
April 18, 2010

Fishing Report: Salmon, Sebago synonymous; walleye watch elsewhere

Fishermen are taking full advantage of Maine’s early spring this year, catching salmon, bass and trout in waters from southern Maine all the way up to Rangeley. And it looks like this weekend, ice should be out everywhere but Aroostook County, according to state biologists. REGION A: SOUTHERN MAINE While the fishing continues to be […]
Published
April 18, 2010

Got Gear?

LIGHT POLLUTION is a glow from artificial light that obscures the night sky. Many big city dwellers rarely see stars and both humans and animals are used to light nights. WHEN HEADING into the wilderness for camping or adventure, why not limit your light source to an environmentally friendly, solar powered lantern? THE K-LIGHT Solar […]
Published
April 18, 2010

Allen Afield: Outdoors enthusiasts lead clothing innovations

Clothing manufacturers catering to outdoor sports such as hunting, fishing, bicycling and jogging often lead the way in new technology and also in reintroducing old ideas. Eventually, attire aimed at sports folks attracts the general buying public. Clothing-industry innovators know that as a general rule, the sporting crowd adopts to new inventions more readily than […]

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