Today, there are only a handful of active granite quarries around the state, with Maine granite considered a high-end product used for things like countertops and landscaping projects. Many old ...

“Northern Pond is well-used year-round. It’s very accessible, with parking right off Dahlia Farm Road,” said Joe Isgro, a ...

Carey Kish of Mount Desert Island is the author of Beer Hiking New England, AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast and the AMC Maine Mountain Guide. Follow more of Carey’s hiking ...

OK, winter, let's do this! Sure, we've got our mountains for downhill skiing, but if that's not your bag, cross-country might ...

Here’s how it works. The best hiking boots should keep you comfy, stable and dry as you trek, no matter what the weather. We tested a range of the best hiking boots, wearing them out in the mud ...

Whether you’re leveling up from your existing hiking daypack to carry a heavier load or choosing an outdoor-ready pack for the first time, there are a lot of options to sift through. Do you need a 10 ...

After careful research and consideration, I think the Kaha 3 Mid GTX is the best Hoka hiking shoe. This model is known for its comfort and stability on rugged adventures. But hikers have varying ...

A Walnut Creek family takes a Roman holiday, while a group of Fremont and Danville friends head for Maine for a fall foliage ...

Developers of a proposed manufactured homes project near Frankfort say they’re being stonewalled by the village in their efforts to secure connections to the village’s water and sanitary sewer ...

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts have long been drawn to Skull Rock north of Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades. A relatively short hike on the Temescal Ridge trail reveals the skeletal-shaped ...

Consider these beautiful Kentucky Airbnbs, perfect for a romantic getaway to Louisville, Red River Gorge, Bourbon Country, ...