As I sat on our back deck the other day, watching one of “my” chippies fill his cheeks with peanuts, it dawned on me that I had only seen one or two chipmunks at Duck Pond Wildlife Center since I started writing this column about three years ago. Don confirmed they’ve had a few over Read More
What’s New at Maine’s Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument
As the end of peak summer vacation season draws near, fall adventuring awaits for those who relish crisp temperatures and fewer cars on the roads (and in parking lots). Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument has been buzzing with activity this summer in wonderful ways. Read on for updates from the Friends of Katahdin Woods Read More
My Maine This Week: Ted Anderson
After last week’s much-needed rain around most of the state, we wanted to share these beautiful misty photos of Lubec by NRCM member Ted Anderson of Westbrook, Maine. When he sent us these photos from his Lubec vacation, Ted wrote, “We had very misty, moody morning and evening weather for the first few days, which Read More
Survey of Maine EV Owners Shows Reliability, Cost Savings Among Top Benefits
NRCM news release August 17, 2022 (Augusta, ME) – A new survey of electric vehicle owners in all 16 of Maine’s counties shows that Maine people value electric vehicles (EVs) for their reliability, performance, and the cost savings they provide. The survey conducted by the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) in April 2022 by Read More
Northern Headwaters Preserve
Northern Headwaters Preserve is part of the larger Sheepscot Headwaters Trail Network, a group of three conserved properties located in Montville. It lies directly north of the Bog Brook and Whitten Hill Preserves, the two other lands in the network. All three of these properties are owned by the Midcoast Conservancy; the Land for Maine’s Read More
Highland Farm Preserve
Highland Farm Preserve delights visitors with its excellent combination of natural beauty and centuries-old European settlement history. Located next to Boulter Pond in York, the preserve houses a network of seven different trails, all of which can be accessed via the trailhead on ME-91 W (Cider Hill Road). These trails allow hikers to explore a Read More
Height of Land
This property’s key feature is an overlook located right off the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway. With breathtaking views of the surrounding lakes, mountains, and forests, this overlook is one of the most spectacular in all of New England. It is a popular spot for photographers and artists eager to capture the natural beauty of Read More
High Island Preserve
High Island Preserve is located just off the eastern shore of St. George near the confluence of Tenant’s Harbor and Long Cove. After decades of interest and effort, Maine Coast Heritage Trust was finally able to purchase the island in 2016 with the help of a grant from the Land for Maine’s Future program. The Read More
Four Seasons Trail
The Four Seasons property is located in Madawaska, which directly borders Canada and is one of the northernmost towns in the state. It presents cross-country skiers with nearly nine miles of groomed trails, most of which are easy or moderately difficult and include both skate and classic lanes. The property is owned and operated by Read More
