How to eat well in the Maine outdoors

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 8, 2026

Camp cooking isn’t just about fun and flavor. A nourishing meal is fuel for a successful adventure, guides said, and safe practices are critical to avoid getting sick in remote places. Experts shared their tips for eating well in the outdoors — whether backpacking or in a campground. “Things taste better when you’re camping,” said Taylor Boucher, founder and owner of Portage Eats, a new South Portland-based business that makes meal kits for the campsite.