This was originally published Aug. 30, 2025. From rocky tidepools to quiet woods, our outdoor reporting comes from Mainers who know this place firsthand.
Aislinn Sarnacki is a reporter at BDN and an adjunct professor. She focuses on travel and tourism, particularly adventure travel, and shares her insights through her work as a hiking guide author and vlogger. Aislinn's writing has been featured in Down East Magazine, Our Community Now, Calhoun Times, BDN, NewsBreak, and Outside.