For the lifelong Whiting resident, some things never change — not his Bean boots, not his skate blades, and certainly not his love of skimming up and down the ice on the Orange River.
Travel & Outdoors
To head out on what skaters call “wild ice” requires some skill, some specialized gear, and some caution.
Plus, download Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s take-along nature guide to learn how to identify animal tracks.
Fall road-trip recs, for whatever kind of leaf peeper you happen to be.
They’re not the stuff of epic road trips — in fact, none are more than a few miles long.
You don’t need to be a grizzled thru-hiker to enjoy the remotest stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
A handy primer to learn your punchbowl from your horsetail.
Cruise around the quiet island roads, explore an abandoned summer colony, take in the many ocean vistas, and more.
Explore an abandoned artillery bunker, see the world’s largest collection of umbrella covers, dine al fresco, and more.
Hike 12 miles of island trails, visit the island’s many studios and art galleries, view a 75-year-old shipwreck, and more.
Swim with a view, catch a dinghy race, quaff an island-brewed pint, and more.
From roadside chutes to backcountry cascades, tiny slides to dramatic plunges, Maine’s waterfalls are splashy treasures. Here’s where to find our faves.