recently Published columns
Millinocket Marathon is a special kind of madness, and I am hooked
BDN, Dec. 21, 2024Canicross is catching on in Maine
BDN, Dec. 7, 2024Fall ticks are the worst. Here’s how to thwart them.
BDN, Nov. 23, 2024You can visit some of Maine’s giant boulders
BDN, Nov. 9, 2024I rated my recent Maine adventures with high school superlatives
BDN, Oct. 26, 2024What to know about hiking Maine’s tallest volcanic mountain
BDN, Oct. 12, 2024Only experienced hikers should take on these rugged Maine mountains
BDN, Sept. 28, 2024This mountain in Baxter State Park is great for beginner hikers
BDN, Sept. 14, 2024Here are nature events in Maine not to miss this August
BDN, Aug. 17, 2024Traditional canoe camping skills and gear I didn’t know I lacked
BDN, Aug. 3, 2024How to protect yourself from dangerous people when hiking
BDN, July 13, 2024Escape Acadia’s crowds on hot days with this great loop hike
BDN, June 29, 2024Here are some animal signs to look for while hiking in Maine
BDN, June 22, 2024How to get the most out of hiking Maine’s Monhegan Island
BDN, July 20, 2024Giant snails and other small wonders to seek while hiking in Maine
BDN, May 25, 2024How I found 100 spotted salamanders in one night
BDN, May 11, 2024Uncover the strangeness of spring with this hiking scavenger hunt
BDN, April 27, 2024Readers offer some ingenious fire-building tricks
BDN, March 30, 2024I overcame my fear of downhill skiing
BDN, March 16, 2024One skill and a tiny tool could save your life in the outdoors
BDN, March 2, 2024This overlooked hike has a surprise at the end of the trail
BDN, Feb. 10, 2014These are the mushrooms to look for in Maine’s snowy woods
BDN, Jan. 27, 2024Maine is full of small waterfalls that take you by surprise
BDN, Jan. 13, 2024Mushrooms and other strange things are falling from the sky
BDN, Jan. 6, 2024‘Nature nerds’ taught me things I didn’t know during a trip to this preserve
BDN, Dec. 30, 2023I discovered confounding ice formations at Patten Stream Preserve
BDN, Dec. 23, 2023My December hike into Partridge Pond had some pitfalls
BDN, Dec. 15, 2023Magical marshmallow trees will get you in the Christmas spirit
BDN, Dec. 8, 2023Here’s one of the most challenging things about winter hiking
BDN, Dec. 1, 2023I saw four moose during a snowy hike in the Moosehead region
BDN, Nov. 24, 2023Add these 5 hikes to your list of places where hunting isn’t allowed
BDN, Nov. 17, 2023Few know about this trail in Acadia National Park
BDN, Oct. 28, 2023Forest managed by women has little-known trails near Brownville
BDN, Oct. 6, 2023I’m kicking myself for not visiting this Holden trail network sooner
BDN, Sept. 24, 2023Climbing Katahdin in fog and clouds is a different enjoyment
BDN, Sept. 15, 2023Recognize your dogs distress when hiking in heat or cold
BDN, Sept. 8, 2023Take a deeper dive into Maine’s fall colors by playing this outdoor game
BDN, Sept. 1, 2023A Southwest Harbor preserve is a haven for the elusive monarch butterfly
BDN, Aug. 25, 2023Why I’m not afraid to hike alone in Maine
BDN, Aug. 11, 2023