Given that I have ALS and expect to be in a wheelchair soon, Mitch Sturgeon’s book, Enjoying the Ride, was inspiring. At the age of 35, Mitch’s mother broke her neck and was paralyzed. The family, which lived in Lincoln, Maine, was told she would not live long, but she lived another 35 years, […]
Boy they got the subtitle right for Liza Gardner Walsh’s wonderful book Fairy House Crafts: “Wonderful, whimsical projects for you and your fairy house.” This book, published by Down East Books, is all of that and lots more. Liza includes a whole section on homemade craft supplies from simple milk paint to homemade seed paper. […]
As my legs weaken, due to ALS, I’ve been researching accessible outdoor places, trails, Information on accessible trails, inns, restaurants, and inns. I’m surprised there is no central location where we can access this information. Here is some of the information I’ve found so far, all of it available online. Maine’s state parks are very […]
The New England Backcountry Hunters and Anglers have scheduled a fun event on August 10-12 on Swan’s Island in Richmond. If you’ve never been to Swan’s Island, it’s a very special and historic island in the Kennebec River managed by Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. At the Backcountry event, there will be a […]
I love seeing kids outside enjoying birds and birding. My wife Linda did a birding unit for her first graders every year, and at the end, they would be bused to our house for a birding adventure, which we all enjoyed very much. So I was pleased recently to learn about the Maine Young Birders […]
I live vicariously through Carey Kish, enjoying his posts about all his outdoor adventures. He and his wife are amazing hikers and adventurers, and Carey has written a number of hiking books. But I’ve got to say, his new book, Maine Mountain Guide, published by AMC Books, is his best. The book is nearly 600 […]
Who knew so many wild plants in Maine’s fields and forests are edible? Well, Tom Seymour does, of course, because he’s been eating them his entire life. The third edition of Tom’s guide, Wild Plants of Maine, is truly amazing. I have his earlier editions, and he added and updated a lot in this new […]
Building off the 30th anniversary of the Land For Maine’s Future program, the conservation community and LL Bean are encouraging more Mainers to spend lots of time outdoors. The project is called the Passport to Maine’s Outdoors and features 36 recommended destinations, divided into six geographic regions of the state. Participants can choose to visit […]
Since it’s founding in 1975, the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine has achieved a lot for those who hunt, fish, and trap, and for all the wild critters in our state. Today I want to take a look back and share some of the group’s early achievements. But first, let me tell you how I got […]
As Maine’s Attorney General, Janet Mills has been a member of the Baxter State Park Authority , along with Doug Denico, State Forest Service Director, and Chandler Woodcock, Fish and Wildlife Department Commissioner. In 2016 Janet Mills wrote a very thoughtful piece about Baxter Park, capturing the park that I love. Linda and I just […]
