Mount Katahdin summit
Wild blueberries for the taking
Fat biking across Lake Millinocket
Snowshoeing across a frozen pond in Baxter State Park
The sprawling heavily forested Northern Maine Region is loosely defined as anything north of Medway and Moosehead to the Canadian border. It’s a land of towering pine and spruce, majestic lakes, rugged mountains, pristine trout-filled rivers and lakes, and interesting small towns. Outdoors activities are the major draw, of course, and range from whitewater rafting to fishing, hiking to crosscountry skiing—and everything in between!
The 200,000-acre Baxter State Park and adjoining Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument are the centerpieces of the region, welcoming visitors with camping facilities and year-round opportunities for exploring the outdoors through ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, paddling, and fishing. These parcels are part of the largest contiguous forest in the U.S., excluding Alaska.
The northernmost part of Maine is Aroostook, adjacent to the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway is a 92-mile ribbon of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams where you can canoe and kayak through rugged forests. The town of Presque Isle is home to the Northern Maine Museum of Science, which has more natural science exhibits on more topics than you can imagine.
A remarkably thorough guide to 60 hiking trails in southern New England.
We wrap up our filming sessions in this Rhode Island coastal town with a wealth of discoveries.
Summer filming continues in northwestern Maine, with visits to Sugarloaf Mountain and Cathedral Pines campground.
We hit the Appalachian Trail in Maine for a three-part series on experiencing this remarkable resource.
Kids and adults alike build confidence and a love of the water through the Greater Fall River Sail Rec program.
This historic town on the South Coast of Massachusetts offers a remarkable array of natural spaces, waterways, and fun ways to play outdoors.
Discovering hidden gems in this former mill town in southeastern Massachusetts.
Expert advice on how, where, and when to experience New England’s storied mayfly hatch.
Enjoy outdoor ice skating in the heart of downtown Boston along with perks from REI Co-op.
A beautifully written tribute to one man’s obsession with our most democratic game fish.
In which the author seeks mental refreshment via an exploration of this southeastern Massachusetts estuary.
How did a pair of 100-ton locomotives wind up in the middle of the Maine woods? Find out on a fascinating snowmobile ride!
City kids in New Bedford are learning about the ocean and science through a unique program offered by the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Sea Lab.
An early-fall trip to Block is the best way to enjoy the island’s natural beauty while avoiding the crowds.
A recap of our recent ENE TV shoot on the New Hampshire Seacoast.
A three-day backpacking trek in the Green Mountains of Vermont yields lots of lessons—and a memorable experience.
These secretive estuarine turtles might be living in a marsh near you!
We logged 175 miles on our two-day snowmobile shoot, visited some amazing places, ate a lot of food, and made some new friends along the way.
Strap on your snowshoes for this epic winter hike to the remote cabins on Daicey Pond.
These secretive New England turtles might be living in a stream, farm, or forest near you!
An overnight adventure on the splendid Penobscot River Paddling Trail.
Our recap of four days of filming winter fun in northern Maine.
This beautiful North Woods lake offers a host of family-friendly activities to pursue. Nine miles west of Millinocket, the former paper-mill town in north-central Maine, is Millinocket Lake (not to be confused with the much more remote Lake Millinocket, just north of Baxter State Park). The nearly pristine waterbody is remarkably free of shoreline development, […]