The pandemic upended Mainers’ lives. So they headed to the great outdoors.

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 25, 2020

Throughout Maine and beyond, countless people turned to the outdoors for exercise and entertainment during the COVID-19 pandemic. With large social gatherings forbidden, theaters closed and festivals canceled, people were left with more time for outdoor pursuits. And many tried activities that were entirely new to them such as hiking, mountain biking and kayaking.