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Yesterday, April 25, I went for a short walk on the meadow and forest trails of Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden and brought my camera along with. Check out some of the birds (and a few other creatures) I … Continue reading
I’m declaring war on ticks — those nasty arachnids that are out for blood. And in preparation, I’m asking readers to tell me about their best defenses against ticks by e-mailing asarnacki@bangordailynews.com or by sending mail to 491 Main St., Bangor, Maine … Continue reading
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous depending on the route you choose to take. It’s just a mile to hike to the top of Caribou Mountain from the Caribou Mountain Trailhead, but you can continue to hike a 6-mile loop, making for an 8-mile hike. … Continue reading
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Last week, I visited one of my favorite hiking areas and checked another mountain off my list. See if you recognize this trail by viewing the photo gallery below. Leave your best guesses in the comments section. Winner gets an … Continue reading
Description: Easy. The 2.5-mile loop trail is wide and travels over smooth terrain. Numerous bog bridges allow hikers to travel through wetland areas while staying dry. How to get there: From Route 2 in Milford, turn onto County Road and … Continue reading
Congressman Mike Michaud joined the Rails to Trails Conservancy last week in his Washington office to launch online maps and information on recreational trails in Maine. The Rails to Trails Conservancy runs the website www.traillink.com and posts information and reviews … Continue reading
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Weather forecasts can be a bit unreliable, especially in Maine. That was the case last week, when reports of rain pushed off my weekly hike to Sunday, which ended up being quite the mixed bag. As you can see in … Continue reading
Difficulty: Moderate. The hike hovers around 2 miles in length, slightly more and slightly less, depending on the route you take. How to get there: Drive to Mount Desert Island on Route 3. After crossing the causeway, stay to the right … Continue reading
The Bangor Trails Committee recently announced a goal to create a regional trail system by forming links among trails located in Bangor, Brewer, Holden, Hampden, Orono, Old Town, Hermon and Veazie. The first meeting about this potential trail system is … Continue reading
I traveled to Mount Desert Island on Friday to check out a mountain I had yet to climb. View the photos below and see if you can figure out which trails I explored with H.B. (hiking buddy Derek Runnells) before … Continue reading
