The United States is home to 33 species of seals, from California sea lions to gray seals, and you can see them in more ...

A road trip through coastal Maine led to tastings at many lobster shacks, but only a select few stood out as truly worth the ...

The Rockies might be the headline act for skiers, but the slopes of Whiteface Mountain, Sugarloaf and Stowe all offer ...

Abortion is supported by 3 out of 4 Mainers, but a popular network of clinics that provides it alongside primary care has ...

Discover the top 10 places to visit on the Amalfi Coast, Italy’s most iconic coastal destination. From the colorful village of Positano and the historic charm of Amalfi to the elegant terraces of ...

Look, you only get 18 summers with your kids. Let’s not waste one of them on overpriced lobster rolls or beaches so crowded ...

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Some places in the world are so extraordinary that they demand a place on any lifetime travel list, promising experiences that stay with you long after you return home. These destinations combine ...

Hope has been a major theme of the conference, despite the rate of global warming and the lack of an official U.S. presence.

We have so many charming and idyllic small towns in Maine that are a delight to visit. Some of them fall under the radar and don't get as much love as they deserve. One tiny town that should certainly ...

On a sunny, 85-degree day in August, some 9,300 oysters were loaded into ice-filled containers on southern Maine’s Casco Bay. The boat shuttling them from the warm, shallow waters of Recompense Cove ...

A unique astronomical phenomenon will soon be visible across parts of the United States. Outdoor enthusiasts have long planned epic trips to far-away destinations like Norway or Iceland in search of ...