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Get Outside (or at least look like you are)

We all are dreaming of getting out into the mountains or on the water, but in reality we are spending a lot more time on video calls with our colleagues, family and friends. That's why you should...Zoom into the Outdoors!Instead of getting outside…

April 30, 2020

Just for Fun, COVID-19 Information

Trails & COVID-19

The spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives. Although authorities have closed schools and many businesses, most outdoor spaces remain open. As we seek solace and health in the outdoors, it is important that we also…

March 25, 2020

Using MTF, Recreate Responsibly, COVID-19 Information

Behind the Bow Saw: Frenchman Bay Conservancy

Maine is full of beautiful trail systems that provide access to amazing places! Behind every mile of trail there is a trail manager, whether professional or volunteer, working hard to ensure the trails are open for all to enjoy. Our ongoing series…

March 11, 2020

Stewardship

Wildlife in Winter

In the silence of the winter woods, surrounded by swirling snowflakes and the crisp air, it can feel as though you are all alone -- until you look and listen a little more closely. Flocks of birds chitter through the forest canopy and tracks on snow…

February 26, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Winter Adventures, Recreate Responsibly

Take a Walk!

Why Walk? There’s no doubt about it, walking is good for you! Good for the body, good for the soul. For Your BodyYou don't have to run marathons or scale soaring mountain peaks to benefit from physical activity. Dr. Mike Evans explains in his…

February 12, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Recreate Responsibly

Winter Fun with Kids: Trail Tips and Tricks

Getting outside in the winter with the whole family can be a bit daunting – keeping track of everyone’s layers, mittens and gloves alone seems like it requires an organizational mastermind. Once out in the snowy landscape, however, the magic of…

January 29, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Winter Adventures, Recreate Responsibly, Kids & Teens, Aroostook County, Greater Portland & Casco Bay, The Kennebec Valley, Maine Highlands, Maine's Lakes & Mountains

Behind the Bow Saw: AMC

Maine is full of beautiful trail systems that provide access to amazing places! Behind every mile of trail there is a trail manager, whether professional or volunteer, working hard to ensure the trails are open for all to enjoy. Our ongoing series…

January 15, 2020

Stewardship

Make your New Years Resolution with MTF!

Happy New Year! The new year may simply mean turning over another page of the calendar, but it can also signify starting fresh, examining your goals and making resolutions for the coming year. If you are looking to get…

January 1, 2020

Using MTF

Winter Wonders in Katahdin Woods and Waters

“Wintery Mix” - that pleasant sounding euphemism for the rain-sleet-snow-ice that so often falls on the Maine coast. It was such weather that drove this snow-lover to spontaneously drive 3 hours north on a frigid (below-zero temps forecasted…

December 18, 2019

Winter Adventures, Maine Highlands