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Land, Water & Wildlife

Maine waterfall expert Greg Westrich

A Cascade of Questions for Waterfall Expert Greg Westrich

The prolific author of Maine outdoors guides covered 67 falls for his waterfall guide.
Cobscook Bay

In Praise of Sometimes Islands

When is an island not an island? Twice a day, in this quiet corner of Cobscook Bay.
700 acre island rock

A Quiet Maine Island With a Billion-Year-Old Secret

Penobscot Bay's 700 Acre Island is ringed with outcrops of what may be New England's oldest rock.
A sturgeon leaps from the Androscoggin, in front of Topsham's Sea Dog Brewing Company

Maine’s Best Bars for Watching Sturgeon Jump

Pull up a chair, order a drink, and wait for a glimpse of the pre-historic fish.
Christina Hassett Maine Island Trail Association

On Frenchman Bay, An Island Steward Razes the Roof

And clears the trail. And cleans up the beach. For the Maine Island Trail Association's dedicated conservators, it’s all in a day’s work.
storm petrel with wing spread

What Exactly Does a Petrel Chick Smell Like?

On a quest to sniff a downy baby seabird on a far-flung island colony, Kimberly Ridley catches a whiff of uncertainty.
child looking into tidepool

Where to Find Fascinating Tide Pools on the Maine Coast

Plus, download Maine Coast Heritage Trust's take-along tide-pooling guide.
blue flag irises

Natives and Transplants

In nature, not all flowers are created equal.

Maine’s Alewife Run: A Spectacle of Abundance

As alewives return to their historical migration routes, their restored runs are captivating photographers and other wildlife watchers.
Oreo, the porch yak, standing in the driveway

These Maine Farmers Raised Their Baby Yak Like a Dog

The yak imprinted on his owners after they bottle-fed him to keep him alive.
white mouse

Bar Harbor’s Mouse Mecca, By the Numbers

From drug development to medical research, the mice at Jackson Laboratory are advancing science and potentially saving lives.
Arctic terns

For Maine’s Birds, the Future Is Up In the Air

A flock of researchers is analyzing data from two statewide surveys.
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