I’ll be one of three Maine authors on the panel of “Raising Outsiders: How to get your kids unplugged and outdoors,” from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the L.L.Bean flagship store in Freeport. The event, which is a part of the L.L.Bean Lecture Series, will take place in the Atrium in the […]
First of all, I’d like to share that the book launch event for my recently-published guidebook “Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path” last week went wonderfully. Yet again, people blew me away with their support and enthusiasm for Maine hikes. For those who could make it to the event, thank you! And for those who […]
The book launch party and presentation for my just-released guidebook “Maine Hikes Off the Beaten Path” will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at Epic Sports in Bangor, and I’d love to see as many of my blog followers as possible! The book, which was just released by Down East […]
Walking through forests and fields with an experienced forager is a lesson on observation and survival that truly changes how one looks at the natural world. I’ve attended several foraging workshops and nature walks in recent years, which has given me the opportunity to learn from many different people. And because there are so many […]
As a novice gardener, I have a tough time identifying plants and remembering what the heck I planted where. So each spring, as I clean out my flower beds and tiny herb and vegetable garden, I hem and haw over what I need to plant and where. To help out, my husband often holds onto […]
The more I’ve gotten to know spring in Maine, the more interesting it becomes. Aside from the mud and freak snow storms, it’s a time of truly strange occurrences, and most of those odd happenings have to do with the state’s diverse family of wildlife. If you’ve lived in the state long enough, I’m sure […]
As snow melts and the ground thaws throughout April and May, gravel roads and trails throughout Maine turn into a sloppy mess, a combination of mud, slush, potholes and puddles. Welcome to Maine’s infamous mud season, those few weeks each spring that tries our patience and tests our waterproof footwear. My family lives on a […]
This weekend is one that many people in my neck of the woods look forward to — the weekend of the Eastern Maine Sportsmen’s Show! And this year, I’ll be giving a presentation, followed by a book signing, as a part of the show’s jam-packed program. So here’s the rundown: The 80th (yes, 80th!) Eastern […]
Ever since I started solo hiking in college, my family and friends have expressed their worries that something terrible will befall me while out in the woods. I’ve been asked about the danger of wild animals and the risk of breaking a leg, but the most common cause for concern is the possibility that I […]
Good news, readers! We heard you and are bringing back something you loved. I’m happy to announce that I will be reviving my “1-minute” outdoor adventure column, with a twist, starting next week. That means more “1-minute” place profiles of outdoor destinations throughout the state of Maine, including driving directions and detailed descriptions, plenty of […]
