Each month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. March 2023 We told you some months ago about a proposal Read More
Outdoor Recreation
Maine's environment offers many opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, whether it be paddling, bird watching, hiking, cross-country skiing, hunting, fishing, or other activities, Maine has beautiful lakes, forests, trails, and coastline to explore. Outdoor recreation is an important part of Maine's economy as well as a reason for Maine to preserve and protect as much public land as we can, so it is available for us to enjoy now, as well as for future generations.
A Guide’s Guide to Hiring a Maine Guide
The Natural Resources Council of Maine partners with sporting camps and outdoor recreation businesses around the state to offer a discount on their services and lodging to NRCM members. NRCM creates opportunities for these traditional recreation businesses to share their expertise One of our partners is Mahoosuc Guide Service, based in Newry. Co-founder Kevin Slater Read More
My Maine This Week: Views of Katahdin by Patricia Williams
This week’s photos by NRCM member Patricia Williams of Pelham, Massachusetts are stunning views of Katahdin as seen from the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket. With spring arriving this week, we know that snow is melting and soon trees will be budding, so we are sharing these very snowy photos to celebrate the changing of Read More
The ASMR of Forest Bathing
Have you ever found yourself out in the woods and noticed a deep sense of feeling fully present in your body, the moment, and your surroundings? Some examples include: your heart beating in your ears, hands and legs scraping against rock, as you pull yourself over the crux, followed by a whisper of gratitude to Read More
Maine Trails Madness 2023
All the votes have been counted and we have our Maine Trails Madness Champion….Katahdin! Thank you to everyone who joined the fun this March. In literally every corner of the state, trails are a valued resource for connecting Maine people and visitors with the natural world and reaching destinations to work and play. NRCM supports Read More
My Maine This Week: Grafton Notch by Linda Woods
Do you love winter in Maine? NRCM member Linda Woods of Waterville, Maine, sure does! She shares with us this week her photos from a recent vacation in western Maine and writes, “Every year my husband and I take a fun-filled vacation during my favorite month—February—in my favorite location—Grafton Notch. Always so much to do Read More
My Maine This Week: Midcoast Winter by Steve Cartwright
NRCM member Steve Cartwright of Tenants Harbor, Maine, got out to enjoy some beautiful winter cross-country skiing before this past weekend’s deep freeze. The first photo is from a wooded path in Tenants Harbor. The second photo is one Steve took of some icy trees on Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park. What Maine Read More
My Maine This Week: Steph Griffin
You may be wondering why we have a fall photo as this week’s My Maine This Week feature, in the heart of winter. It’s because this photo, by Steph Griffin of East Machias, Maine, was sent to us along with Steph’s entries for our 2022-23 Fall in to Winter photo contest. Thank you, Steph! Steph Read More
My Maine This Week: Stacey Keefer
Welcome our newest My Maine This Week photographer, Stacey Keefer from Union, Maine. Stacey and her partner are ice sailors who travel around Maine to enjoy wing sailing (pictured here) on skates or skis. This photo is one Stacey took on a trip to Somerset County, and she writes, “It shows wind power being used Read More
