Places to go hiking in Maine from Martha Stewart Living magazine

October 9th, 2009 Best Maine foliage in mountainsAUGUSTA, Maine — State foliage watchers say the lakes and mountains of western Maine and the Mount Katahdin region will be the best places to see brilliant fall colors this weekend. Forest rangers from Moosehead Lake to Stratton, and Mount Katahdin to Lincoln are observing peak foliage conditions or at least 75 percent color change.

October 5th, 2009 Southern Living mag recommends Ybor City, in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — A spotlight on Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood in the October issue of Southern Living magazine reveals a vibrant blend of cultures.

August 10th, 2009 Pat Conroy's Charleston, in new bookCHARLESTON, S.C. —Pat Conroy has a new book out set in Charleston, and Southern Living magazine's August issue highlights some of the places featured in the novel, called "South of Broad." The magazine also interviewed the bestselling author about some of the spots he likes best around Charleston.

August 6th, 2009 Time Inc. shuttering Southern Accents magazineBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Another part of the Birmingham-based Southern Progress magazine company is folding.

August 1st, 2009 Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practice, but unhurtLONG POND, Pa. — Tony Stewart lost his pole position and will start from the back of the pack after wrecking his car during practice for the Pennsylvania 500 on Saturday.

July 8th, 2009 Gay marriage foes reach signature goal in MainePORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage foes in Maine say they've collected enough signatures to stop a new law from going into effect and to force a statewide vote. Mark Mutty from the Stand for Marriage Maine coalition said Wednesday it took four weeks to gather the more than 55,000 signatures necessary to put gay marriage to a vote.

July 6th, 2009 Maine travel packages being offeredAUGUSTA, Maine — Many visitors to Maine associate the state with lobsters, coastal towns and Acadia National Park. But a new project called Maine Woods Discovery is hoping to promote tourism to the state's lakes, woods, mountains and other inland areas.

July 5th, 2009 Maine pound shows off rare orange, live lobstersYORK, Maine — Two orange lobsters that look as though they've just emerged from a steamer pot are definitely alive and pinching in Maine. Jeremy Mirick, co-owner of the lobster pound at the York Fitness Center in York, Maine, says the two orange lobsters in his tank aren't for sale.

July 1st, 2009 Kenseth second, Stewart fifth in challengeOREGON, Wis. — Matt Kenseth finished second at his hometown track and Tony Stewart was fifth in a short-track All-Star Challenge at Madison International Speedway on Tuesday night.

June 29th, 2009 Midwest Living recommends Indiana's Antique AlleyDES MOINES, Iowa — Turn a hunt for antiques into a getaway on the 60-mile stretch known as Indiana's Antique Alley. That's one of the recommendations from the editors of Midwest Living in the magazine's August issue.

June 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Nature lovers in America are excited to celebrate Naked Hiking Day-the annual ritual in which people venture out into the woods without their clothes on. The Naked Hiking Day is typically observed on the first day of summer, and this year it is coinciding with Father's Day (June 21).

June 15th, 2009 10 secluded beaches from Coastal Living magBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Looking for a beautiful beach without the crowds? Coastal Living magazine recommends 10 secluded beach destinations in its June issue.

June 6th, 2009 Cup leader Stewart wrecks car in Pocono practiceLONG POND, Pa. — NASCAR points leader Tony Stewart has wrecked his car during practice at Pocono Raceway and had to go to a backup car.

May 3rd, 2009 Rescuers find hiker who vanished from Va. trailRICHMOND, Va.

May 1st, 2009 Hiking editor missing from Va. Appalachian TrailRICHMOND, Va.