Canoeing

Canoeing the Saco River

There's a gentle pull to the Saco River that draws paddlers from across New England, winding through pine-scented forests and sandy beaches in southern Maine.…

Wild MaineNovember 21, 2025

Adventure & Outdoors

Donnell Pond Canoeing and Hiking

Tucked away in Hancock County, Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land offers a slice of Maine's untamed wilderness, where clear waters invite paddlers and rugged trails…

Wild MaineNovember 19, 2025

Adventure & Outdoors

Mount Blue State Park Trails

Tucked in western Maine's Franklin County, Mount Blue State Park offers a grounded escape with its spruce-lined trails and the serene shores of Lake Webb.…

Wild MaineNovember 12, 2025

History

Arnold Trail Expedition History

In the fall of 1775, Colonel Benedict Arnold led a daring expedition through Maine's untamed wilderness to attack British-held Quebec, facing treacherous rivers, brutal weather,…

Wild MaineOctober 31, 2025

Science & Ecology

Hirundo Wildlife Refuge Ecology

Tucked along the banks of Pushaw Stream in Old Town, Hirundo Wildlife Refuge offers a window into Maine's diverse ecosystems, from wetlands teeming with amphibians…

Wild MaineOctober 24, 2025

Adventure & Outdoors

Canoeing the Moose River

Tucked in Somerset County near Jackman, the Moose River offers a classic Maine canoe trip through remote wilderness, blending calm waters with challenging portages. This…

Wild MaineOctober 24, 2025

History

Old Town Logging Heritage

Nestled along the Penobscot River in Penobscot County, Old Town carries the echoes of Maine's lumber boom, where 19th-century log drives turned this spot into…

Wild MaineOctober 15, 2025

Adventure & Outdoors

Canoeing the Narraguagus River

There's a steady hush along the Narraguagus River in Downeast Maine, where the water winds through spruce forests and blueberry barrens, offering paddlers a taste…

Wild MaineSeptember 29, 2025

Industry & Economy

Grand Lake Stream Guiding Industry

In the forested expanse of Washington County, Grand Lake Stream hums with the quiet economy of outdoor guides who lead anglers and paddlers through Maine's…

Wild MaineSeptember 29, 2025