Beyond Maine's coast is a network of hiking trails from short family-friendly walks to multi-day adventures through woods and up craggy granite mountains.
CAMDEN A hiker visiting from New York state was struck with debilitating pain near the highest point on Megunticook Mountain June 11, resulting in rescue teams hiking up trails to carry him out. The call for help came in mid-afternoon through Knox.
New England resorts are offering unique winter packages
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright Globe Correspondent,Updated February 5, 2021, 6:42 p.m.
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The Sled and Bed package at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa includes a 30-minute dogsled ride.Courtesy/Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa
During the pandemic, New Englanders have made the best of their close-to-home staycations, heading outdoors for fresh air, for exercise, for sanity. Our desire for outdoor activities continues to grow, along with a craving for a ârealâ getaway, and New England resorts are responding with a variety of unique programs and packages.
âTodayâs guests are hungry for vacations that feel normal,â says Deborah Burns, executive director of the New England Inns & Resorts Association, which represents more than 300 New England resorts, inns, bed and breakfasts, hotels, and motor inns across the six states. âProperties are answering that need with a ton of outdoor