Where to Go Dog Sledding in Maine
These teams of sled dogs embody the “Dirigo” spirit as they take you for a wintry ride.
48 Hours in Cape Elizabeth, South Portland + Scarborough
These three communities are best known for their beaches and lighthouses, but they’re also rich with art and antiques, incredible food, and plenty of dog-friendly activities.
48 Hours in Portland Maine
From the Old Port to cobblestone streets, eclectic shops and fine dining, Portland is a bustling hub to all that is Maine.
Just Don’t Fall
Rippleffect’s Toby Arnold empowers people to push past their limits through ice climbing and outdoor adventure. By Jenny O’Connell // Photography by Andy Gagne Toby Arnold tops out on the first climb of the day at the Amphitheater in Grafton
The Longest Race in Maine
The Longest Race in Maine A 250-mile dogsled race around northern Aroostook County tests the spirits and bodies of mushers and their dogs. by Paul Koenig Photography by Michael D. Wilson Issue: January/February 2021 A lead dog for Julie Albert,
Lost + Found
A survival course at Maine Primitive Skills School reconnects us to the natural world in Maine’s wild woods. by Katy Kelleher // Photography by Michael D. Wilson Michael Douglas is the founder of Maine Primitive Skills School (MPSS). A former
Comeback Mountain
Comeback Mountain After a five-year hiatus, Saddleback Mountain is ready to open, with a new chairlift and ambitious plans for the future. by Anna FiorentinoPhotography by Nicole Wolf Issue: December 2020 It’s a toss-up, Jimmy Quimby tells me, between
Chip Off the Old Block
Chip Off the Old Block At a museum’s annual ice harvest in South Bristol, hundreds of volunteers try their hand at the historic tradition. Text and photography by Dave Dostie Issue: December 2020 Every year visitors and volunteers gather in
48 Hours in Western Maine
Western Maine’s mountain and lakes region is perfect for a wintery weekend escape, with lots of opportunities to enjoy the cold weather with a beer in hand or strapped into skis.
Pond Life
Pond Life On a hand-drawn map, Pierce Pond looks like a long, spider-legged splatter in the middle of the forest. But the tucked-away Somerset County watershed that’s home to Cobb’s Pierce Pond Camps is legendary—for its uncut shorelines, abundant loons,