Freshwater Features
Fish, Nature & Tradition
Three sporting camps: Grant’s, Lakewood, and Bosebuck Mountain, have been luring “sports” to western Maine for over a century.
The Penn Yan Named Penny An
A 1946 Penn Yan runabout has become a treasured family heirloom.
Speedy: The Boat That Moved Me
Vacations in Maine turned into something more permanent, thanks in part to a vintage Cruisers, Inc. Seafarer 202.
The Heart of the Sea
As dams are removed, reconnecting Maine lakes and the salty sea, alewife populations are rebounding. And that’s a good thing, biologists say.
4 Guys, 2 Canoes, and 1 Perilous Maine River Adventure!
An early spring canoe trip turns into disaster and teaches valuable lessons.
Shell Games
Rowing in shells has seen a surge in popularity in Maine as more and more teens take up the sport.
A Maine Sporting Tradition
In a sport viewed by many as dominated by men, women play a key role in Maine’s fly tying history.
The Grand Laker Canoe
Designed and built in the small town from which they take their name, Grand Laker canoes are the preferred craft of guides in the downeast lakes region.
Moose Landing Marina
Moose Landing Marina on Brandy Pond has grown into a major boating hub in the central lakes region.
The Joy of Pond Hockey
There’s nothing like a game of pond hockey to bring the generations together.



