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The snow isn't suitable for tracking anymore, but that doesn't mean you can't exercise your curiosity and observation. Far from it! There...

Mar 12, 20251 min read

The season's first snow rolls. They appear every winter in a few locations when the conditions are right. These were spotted along the...

Mar 2, 20251 min read

Who made these tracks? Was it a Leporid, a Sciurid, or a Cricetid? No, these aren't some mythical creatures. They're the scientific...

Feb 4, 20252 min read

It's a lovely day for a winter hike. Our trails are in great shape. You don't need snowshoes, but ice cleats are a good idea, especially...

Jan 25, 20251 min read

Registration is now open for the Women's Winter Skills Weekend at the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond. ...

Jan 23, 20251 min read