Harbors
Stairs Mastered
The problem: a steep cliff with 52 steps. The solution: an automated tram that carries people and cargo with the push of a button.
Summer Camp Life
Two early summer camps in Maine.
Up to Camp
“Up to camp” is a sacred concept. When you go, you pack the good stuff (fishing tackle and beer) in, and leave the bad stuff (pretty much everything else) behind.
Ice Age Survivors
When the last of the glaciers left by the ice age finally disappeared more than 10,000 years ago, they cleared the way for two evolutionary wonders of the animal kingdom: landlocked salmon and arctic char.
The Legend of White Nose Pete
Brook trout measured in pounds rather than inches are not uncommon in the Rangeley Lakes Region of western Maine, but there is one fish that stands out above all the rest. He is called White Nose Pete, although some refer to this piscatorial desperado as Pin Cushion Pete.
Farrin’s Boatshop
At Farrin’s, the whole family helps keep the shop running smoothly.
Opening Day
Opening day at Bagaduce Lunch is an annual celebration of community and the arrival of summer.
An Artistic Flatboat
Two Maine-based artists have built a shanty-style housefloat and plan to motor it down the Mississippi, creating art as they go.
Arctic Warming and Maine
The Artic is melting, and Maine is feeling the impact as many cold-water fish species move north and weather patterns shift.
Mussel Fishing Back In the Day
Writer and former fisherman Joe Upton recalls winter mussel dragging back in the day: icebergs, bitter cold, and amazing hauls.
