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Stay Warm While Winter Hiking

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore snow covered trails Photo Credit: Shalimar DeBusk By John Henkelman, Registered Maine Guide Maine, particularly our little corner of heaven, is known for having amazing hiking trails. While colder temperatures bring unique challenges, proper preparation ensures you can enjoy the season's beauty safely. Here are some tips to stay warm on your next winter hike. 1. Dress in Layers – Layering keeps you warm and dry. Start with a moisture-wicking base layer, add…

Correction:

Photo: Pixabay Last week, we mistakenly featured the wrong bird with the Airport story. This is a grasshopper sparrow.

A Reminder About Walking Sanford Trails During Hunting Season

Fluorescent orange gear for hiking Photo by Barbara Sutcliffe by Lawrence Furbish, Chair Sanford City Trails Committee Some people have asked about the safety of walking on the Sanford Trails system during hunting season. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Sanford has a "No Firearm Discharge Zone" where discharging a firearm is prohibited. It runs from the intersection of Routes 4 and 109 in South Sanford to the intersection of 109 with Deering Neighborhood Road in Springvale…

Tree Planting Begins Rejuvenation of Sanford Community Forest

Some of the volunteers that helped with planting at Sanford Community Forest earlier this week. Photo: Lee Burnett From a press release Three Rivers Land Trust has launched a planting program at Sanford Community Forest and is looking for volunteers willing to dig holes and shovel dirt.Two planting days are scheduled in the coming weeks: Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 15. On both days, volunteers are invited to gather at 9:30 am at the Sanford Community Forest parking area…

This Year’s Farm Walk is for the Birds – and the Fun

Matt McAdam mows a path across McDougal Orchards fields in advance of the Springvale Farm Walk. Photo: Lee Burnett By Lee Burnett, Submissions Editor Residents and visitors will have a chance to walk from farm to farm in the agricultural pocket of Springvale during the weekend of July 27 and July 28 to celebrate Maine Open Farm Day. The 10th annual Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided walk between farms linked by mowed paths and gravel trails. The 10 farms…

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