1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (943+ words) This story was originally published in April 2019. A form of wilderness therapy developed in Japan, Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” has caught on in the United States in recent years as more people are turning to the outdoors to bolster their…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (707+ words) This story was originally published in August 2022. From rocky tidepools to quiet woods, our outdoor reporting comes from Mainers who know this place firsthand. Discover local hikes, wildlife encounters, and practical gear advice from people who spend their time outside,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (548+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (268+ words) This article was originally published in August 2022. When you think coastal Maine hiking, you probably think Acadia National Park. Yes, the park has 120 miles of hiking trails and 26 peaks to summit, but it can also draw large crowds during the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (575+ words) This story was originally published in May 2023. Forget the St. John, Allagash or St. Croix rivers. As far as I’m concerned, the Machias River is the best tripping river in Maine — maybe even in all of the northeastern United States....

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (680+ words) HOULTON, Maine – Legendary paddler Clint Cushman, 85, netted another first-place finish in Saturday’s annual Down River Point Series canoe and kayak race on the Meduxnekeag River in Houlton. Two years ago, Cushman and his long-time paddling partner Peter Blood struggled with…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (297+ words) Bangor Daily News The Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race was held Saturday. The 16.5-mile race began at 11 a.m. in Kenduskeag and ended in Bangor. The course included one optional portage at Six Mile Falls and two mandatory portages at Flour Mill and…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (651+ words) HOULTON, Maine – Slightly higher water levels might add some racing thrills to next week’s annual Down River Point Series canoe and kayak race on the Meduxnekeag River. For race veterans and locals, the decades-old event is a harbinger of spring,…...