30 years of green
These three Maine shops have made sustainability their business for three decades.
Don’t toss it, fix it at a repair café
At these free events, people gather to repair everyday objects with the help of skilled volunteers. Think coffee makers, computers, bicycles, clothing—and more.
Unwind at a sauna this winter
Sweat it out at these Maine saunas…and enjoy some nice health benefits in the process!
Explore the Winter 2023-24 edition
On the cover: Judi steps out of a cabin in the 100-Mile Wilderness to fresh falling snow.
Easy ways to reduce food waste
Food waste is a serious problem for the environment. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of food waste your household creates.
Give your clothes new life
Have clothes you no longer wear hanging around your closet? Here’s where you can donate and sell your used clothing and gear in Maine, plus tips for selling secondhand online.
The art & craft of working with fire
What do you get when you combine primordial materials, searing heat, immense skill, artistic vision and a sprinkling of alchemy?
Fermented foods are bubbling up all over Maine
These local businesses are crafting fermented foods full of flavor and health benefits.
The Mid-Midcoast: Wiscasset, Damariscotta and in between
Winding roads, rivers and coves lead to picture-perfect seascapes and classic New England small towns in Maine’s Mid-Midcoast
Going the Way of the Wabanaki–by canoe
Four days on the Penobscot River offers a journey deep into the landscape and its native culture.
Maine’s newest vegetarian restaurants
Plus over a dozen more Vacationland eateries serving all plant-based dishes.
Boothbay in a day
Enjoy a whistle-stop tour of this tried-and-true summer destination on Maine’s Midcoast.
Get to know Maine’s native butterflies
Butterflies play an important role in ecosystems. Learn how to attract these living jewels to your garden–and butterfly gardens where you can view them around Maine.
Low-spray & organic pick-your-own apples and berries
These Maine farms are fun for the whole family with pick-your-own organic strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and apples.
DownEast of Eden
In far DownEast Maine, west of the Lubec waterfront, you’ll find the remarkable oasis of Cobscook Shores.
19 juice and smoothie shops to visit in Maine
Sip back and refresh at these Maine spots specializing in healthy juices, smoothies, and smoothie bowls.
Explore the Summer 2023 edition
On the cover: In far DownEast Maine, the parklands of Cobscook Shores protect miles of pristine shorefront.
Seaweed, the superfood
This humbly named food adds flavor, boosts nutrition and supports Maine’s local economy
Ecotherapy takes root
Forget the therapist couch—during these sessions, you’re in the great outdoors.
Cannabis goes net zero
Solar-powered Upward Organics on track to be Maine’s first net-zero cultivator.