BPA health risk: time to buy new water bottles?
BPA (Bisphenol A) has been making the news as a potential human health risk for a while, but I only recently caught wind of it. I’m wondering, “Is it time to buy new water bottles?”
{More»} Maine
Discover Acadia National Park in the Fall»
By Cliff Calderwood
Acadia National Park is the only national park in New England and was the first one established east of the Mississippi. In the summer months it attracts visitors like a magnet. But by fall quiet space is easier to find especially if you’re prepared to camp and hike in the park.
New Hampshire
Frankenstein Cliff/Arethusa Falls»
Located in the Crawford Notch region of the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF), Frankenstein Cliff is named after a German-born painter who was known for his landscape art. It is fitting that his namesake stands approximately 1000ft above the valley floor and offers incredible views of the Saco River Valley, Dry River and Bemis Brook [...]
{More»} Vermont
Vermont Vacations and the Seven Wonders of the Green Mountain State»
By Cliff Calderwood
It matters not in which season you take Vermont vacations, you’ll see these seven scenic wonders and fall in love with the Green Mountain state. And just in case you mistakenly think there are only seven wonders - think again. Each of these is a vacation in itself, full of the wonders of [...]
Hiking
Frankenstein Cliff/Arethusa Falls»
Located in the Crawford Notch region of the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF), Frankenstein Cliff is named after a German-born painter who was known for his landscape art. It is fitting that his namesake stands approximately 1000ft above the valley floor and offers incredible views of the Saco River Valley, Dry River and Bemis Brook [...]
Biking
Explore Maine by Bike sponsored by the MDOT»
Ever wonder where you can ride your bike and take in the sights around Maine? Well, look no further. The State of Maine has put 25 suggested bike routes on it’s website. Many of the routes have options for short, medium and long rides. For instance, the Freeport/Brunswick tour has options [...]
Canoeing and Kayaking
Maine Island Trail Assn: Fall Membership Special»
Just got an email from MITA about the Fall Membership Special. Memberships purchased after Labor Day include the following calender year. Here is the message…
Fall is upon us here in Maine, with crisp days and stunning fall foliage. Those of us who visit the coast by boat have a unique perspective on this annual [...]
Fishing
Upper Andro Fall Two Fly Contest And Drift Boat Competition»
Tomorrow, Saturday September 20, 2008 is the rescheduled Upper Andro Fall Two Fly Contest And Drift Boat Competition.
Conservation
American Rivers and NOAA awards grant for New Hampshire’s Black Brook»
America Rivers released an announcement yesterday that will benefit Black Brook in New Hampshire.
Washington D.C. Sept. 10, 2008 - Rivers and fisheries nationwide are getting a boost, thanks to a partnership between American Rivers, the nation’s leading river conservation organization, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Restoration Center. $310,000 in Community-based Habitat Restoration [...]
Skiing
Vermont Ski Vacations»
Vermont is renowned for its best cross-country and downhill ski areas. It has more than 20 alpine ski resorts and almost 50 cross-country touring centers. The combination of skiing areas and picturesque Vermont villages offers visitors a superb chance to explore the quintessential New England winter experience.
Wildlife
North American Birding Trails»
Since their inception in 1996, birding trails now wind throughout the United States. Much of the major migration flyways in the U.S. are covered. Texas was the first of now almost 40 states to create birding trails. The trails were the inspiration of Ted Eubanks and Madge Lindsay. Their inspiration resulted in the first trail, [...]
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