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Jul 20, 20212 min read
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport
This park offers 5 miles of walking trails, a wheelchair and stroller accessible path, picnic areas, restrooms, and public nature...
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Underwood Springs Forest Preserve, Falmouth
Lush forest filled with ferns, moss, and vibrant, red mushroom staircases. Let me start by filling you in on the mystery trailhead for...
Jun 29, 20211 min read
Hawke's Preserve, Gorham
Hugging trees, shade and the thing we are all longing for this week. Swimming holes. This trail is yet another sweet surprise that's...
Jun 27, 20215 min read
Mount Kineo, Greenville
A mountain surrounded by water and the secret way to reach it without using the boat shuttle... They may tell you that this trail is...
Jun 22, 20211 min read
Dow's Woods, South Portland
A pond, a storybook walk, and the sweet sound of bull frogs. Since dogs are not allowed on this trail, it took me a while to find the...
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Bear, Chipmunk and Moose Trail Loop, Yarmouth
I discovered this loop while doing a Yarmouth search on All Trails and just loved the name of it. Little did I realize until I got here,...
May 25, 20213 min read
Mill Brook Preserve South, Westbrook
The alewives have arrived. Booyah! Mill Brook hosts the largest fish migration from Casco Bay to Highland Lake, where the fish spawn each...
May 18, 20212 min read
Blue Point Preserve, Scarborough
As a believer in the idea that "less is more," I'm often surprised when I fail to apply that belief to my own life. When it comes to...
May 11, 20211 min read
Two Lights State Park Loop, Cape Elizabeth
The Two Lights State Park Loop includes 1.1 miles of gorgeous ocean cliffs, forest trails, wildflowers, a playground, an old fort and a...
Apr 27, 20213 min read
Gull Crest Trail, Cape Elizabeth
This trail was a total surprise to me. Just gorgeous. What was also a surprise to me, was the fact that I made it back to my car without...
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Blackstrap Hill Preserve, Falmouth
After a temporary closure during mud season, these trails just opened back up and we are so glad they did. This preserve offers prime...
Apr 13, 20212 min read
Gorham Pump Track & Frazier Preserve
This is the time of year when we start dusting off the bikes to explore new and old places to ride. Even if you're not into biking pump...
Apr 6, 20211 min read
Hackett & Minot Trails, Harpswell
Every April, a community Easter egg hunt takes place here, lining these trails with beautifully painted rocks, tucked along the mossy...
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Stonegate Trails & Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
Fort Williams Park is great for all ages because it offers the exploration of old military forts, in addition to a small beach, a...
Mar 23, 20212 min read
Gnome Homes at Pride Preserve, Westbrook
This week I have an exciting challenge for you: Locate the 11 gnome/elf homes and doorways tucked alongside the trails at the Pride...
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Fore River Sanctuary, Portland
Finn and I have fallen into a sweet little routine on Tuesday and Friday mornings. After Henry head's off to Longfellow Elementary at...
Mar 9, 20212 min read
Fore River Trail, Portland
Oftentimes, a fulfilling hike is less about the trail and more about the company you bring along. Henry and I had one of our better...
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Memak Preserve, North Yarmouth
Today I had to remind myself of the benefits of cold exposure as Romy and I hiked through gusty winds and single digits. Of course, I...
Feb 23, 20212 min read
Bliss Woods, Freeport
This is the time of year when it's helpful to connect with your bliss and do the things that light you up. Lately I've been getting...
Feb 16, 20213 min read
Pondicherry Park, Bridgeton & Riverside Golf Course, Portland
Since it is school vacation week, I have a couple of extra ideas for you. The first, comedy. Making a pandemic laden February break feel...
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