There’s never been a better summer to spend outside — or to get to know your own backyard. We teamed up with our friends at Outside magazine to bring you the very best of a New England summer spent outdoors.
Travel & Outdoors
Ferries, mailboats, and tour operators can get you out to some of our favorite islands in Maine — plus a couple of others nearby.
Our favorite spots to peep New England's most charismatic megafauna — and get in some outdoor adventure while we're at it.
Nine of our favorite spots to enjoy the state’s quintessential treat — and our favorite places to explore nearby.
Our 12 favorite Maine swimming holes are little heralded and sparsely visited, sylvan spots along quiet trails where locals gather when the mercury rises.
Seven landmarks for your next literary pilgrimage.
Our salute to the hundreds of Down East readers and fans who took to Maine's byways and backroads in 2019.
For 46 years, Camp Susan Curtis has been giving the classic summer camp experience to disadvantaged youth in Maine.
How Camden National Bank helped a family chart a new course on the coast.
It’s that time of year again, but simple steps can help prevent Maine’s tiny scourges from getting under your skin.
Find a quiet trail near you — and follow these 10 tips for staying healthy.
An inventory of Maine-made tools and resources to aid your back-to-the-land-y dabblings.