Outdoors in Maine: Century-old mystery of Big Bog, and paying homage to fallen wardens

100 years ago this month, November 1922, two Maine Game Wardens were last seen alive near Big Bog in northern Maine.

Outdoors in Maine: The loaded answer to ‘why we hunt’

Oddly enough, columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes, in all of these years, he has no recollection of deer camp conversation that raised the bedrock question: why do we hunt?

Lewiston-Auburn hiking club brings together beginners, enthusiasts

The Facebook group L/A Hiking is seeing climbing interest as people look to meet others and get outdoors.

Try these central and western Maine hikes

From beginner to advanced, the region has plenty of treks to offer.

Outdoors in Maine: Aroostook deer-yard acquisition will aid whitetail population

New legislation this year earmarked $40 million in the state biennial budget for the express purpose of protecting historic deer-wintering areas, writes columnist V. Paul Reynolds.

Outdoors in Maine: Moose season in the state is on

Maine's fabled 'hunt of a lifetime' kicked off its 42nd season a half hour before sunrise on Sept. 26, columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes.

Outdoors in Maine: The versatility of the Hornberg fly is unmatched

V. Paul Reynolds recalls a story of when he introduced his go-to fishing fly to a guide in Colorado, and impressed the skeptical westerner.

Outdoors in Maine: Baxter State Park needs ‘the right fit’ in next director

The park has been without a permanent park director since the spring, and columnist V. Paul Reynolds writes that whoever eventually gets the job will have a big job ahead of them.

Diary of a wannabe-dirtbag: The case for a simpler take on van life

‘No plans, no agendas’ — Maine and Mainers find van life a good fit

'Van life means you can go anywhere and still stay relatively safe and comfortable.'