Borealis, Maine Public's New England Regional Emmy-winning outdoors and environmental program is back for a new season!
Produced by Maine Public, this multi-platform outdoor series highlights the nature of Maine and the incredible people we meet along the way.
Follow along as we ski, canoe, rockhound and more with host and registered Maine Guide Aislinn Sarnacki!
Watch full Borealis episodes on PBS.org or YouTube!
And look out for bonus Borealis content only available on Maine Public’s YouTube Channel and on our social media accounts.
Borealis Season Two Episodes
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In Episode One of Season Two, we learn about the challenges and joys of hiking and camping with young kids, how the Maine Forest Services tracks and measures Maine's largest champion trees, and how to identify popular Maine trees. We also visit author and naturalist Bernd Heinrich at his off-grid cabin. -
In Episode Two of Season Two, we learn traditional canoeing and camping skills with an all women's group, head north to visit the new Katahdin Woods and Waters Contact Station, follow Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) members as they clean up trash along the Maine Island Trail, and hunt for gems and minerals with rock hounds. -
In Episode Three of Season Two, we tag along with wildlife photographer Laura Zamfirescu to see how she gets the perfect shot, dive into new discoveries with underwater droning, and look to the night sky to observe and photograph amazing celestial events. -
In the final episode of Season Two, we lace up our skates and visit the annual Rangely Pond Hockey Festival, paddle along with Bill Weir, get a behind the scenes view of the Maine Wildlife Park during winter, and hit the slopes with blind and visually impaired skiers at NEVI Fest.
Borealis is made possible by the generous support of our Production Sponsors:
Borealis Stories
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https://youtu.be/5Z2uVoOE75MMaine has turned into a mountain biking destination, and the Moosehead Lake region is no exception. Progress has already been made on dozens of miles of trails in the Greenville area, and with more on the way, there's no doubt that the mountain biking scene will continue to grow. -
A week of hands-on training at camp, a 100-question test, an interview, and a variety of outdoor demonstrations. These are a few of the elements of training required to become a registered Maine guide. -
Since 2003, a growing number of people have gathered on Gooch's Beach in Kennebunk for a particularly joyful afternoon on the waves. Thanks to the annual Special Surfers event, people with special needs and severe mobility challenges have an opportunity to surf and enjoy the beach. -
Did you know that there are over 2,000 different mushroom species within the state of Maine? As more species are being discovered, we are learning more about how these fungi play a role in our health and that of the ecosystems that support them. -
Maine's whitewater kayak championships take place on the Kennebec and the Penobscot Rivers in August. But, inspired by iconic rapids and invigorated by chilly Maine waters, whitewater kayak race competitors brave streams and rivers across Maine as early as April for practice.
Borealis Podcast Episodes
About Aislinn:
The host of Borealis is no stranger to the outdoors in Maine. Aislinn previously was an outdoors reporter at the Bangor Daily News for 10 years, has written three books centered around hiking in Maine, including Dog-Friendly Hikes in Maine; and she’s well known for her series of videos called “One Minute Hikes.”
Aislinn also teaches journalism at the University of Maine as an adjunct professor.
Get in touch:
Email the Borealis team: borealis@mainepublic.org