Aislinn Sarnacki

This story was originally published in January 2018. Now that Maine’s rugged landscape is cloaked with snow, its layers covering up the rocks and roots and ruts, it’s time to get out the cross-country skis and glide over the smooth, frozen terrain. The st... See more

This story was originally published in February 2021. Maine is home to countless outdoor destinations for recreationists to enjoy. Yet it can be challenging to decide what places are best to visit in the winter, for activities such as snowshoeing, cross-c... See more

This story was originally published in March 2019. As I dug through about a decade of wildlife photography, I was surprised to see how many different animals I had been lucky enough to photograph while exploring Maine — and the good memories dredged up by... See more

With so many snowshoe designs out there, selecting a pair to purchase for yourself or as a gift for someone can seem like a daunting task. To help, we reached out to experts at local outfitters for some tips. Here’s what they had to say. First, ask yourse... See more

A thick blanket of gray clouds hovered over the horizon. Beneath it, a sliver of sunshine fought through and condensed into a glowing, orange band. It was a moody day in Down East, Maine, the air crisp with frost and ocean brine. Our mission: to explore a... See more