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I was so proud of myself for staying well hydrated during a recent hike in the 90 degree heat. Proud until I told my well informed friend...

On hot summer days, it's good to know about Babb's. This covered bridge spans one of the best swimming holes near Portland. It's also...

Before our visit here last week, it had been over two years since we'd walked the trails at Gilsland Farm. That's because we got a dog...

The jetty has always been a crowd-pleaser, but today, we got to climb a ladder into the lighthouse. Located on the breakwater at Southern...

Last week I brought a group of seven 4th and 5th graders to Rines Forest as part of OMP Camp (an outdoor after school program). This trip...

I recently did a two day Wilderness First Aid (WFA, pronounced woofah) training through Wilderness Medical Associates. The weekend long...

Yes it's time. Ignorance may be bliss, but knowledge is power. It's time to learn about these prevalent parasites that we find outdoors....

This maze happens every fall from September 3rd through October 31st. If you haven't done this maze with your kids, it's your year. Sure...

Less of a trail, more of a swimming destination, Babb's is an adyllic spot for cooling off in the summer. If you are interested in adding...

Beach, trails, camping and a pirate ship playground. Kids are just happy here. This park includes 100 campsites, wooded trails with views...

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...

If you're wondering where Oxford County is, I'll start there. This mountainous region of western Maine is bordered by NH to the west and...

Today I'd like to talk about the thing we're all focused on right now, finding places to cool off...that preferably do not involve the...

Sometimes we get lost in the woods. I am no mountaineer, just a mom who loves spending time in nature with my kids and exploring new...

Most things in my past can stay there: childhood insecurities, liver for dinner, Z-Cavaricci jeans, and bad boyfriends - smell you later....

The longer I parent, the more clear it becomes: compromise is a crucial ingredient for a happy household. Compromise is defined as: an...