Donnabeth Lippman Park, Windham
Formerly known as the Chaffin Pond Preserve, this 123 acre wooded area includes a 1.5 mile loop around a 10 acre pond. The dirt trail is...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read
Skyline Farm, North Yarmouth
Great Blue Herons, rolling fields, wooded trails, and a place you should probably visit in the winter on cross country skis. Located at...
Nov 2, 20212 min read
Cumberland Town Forest
These wide gravel trails, lined with benches, are wonderful for all ages and abilities! Dogs are also permitted, but must be on leash....
Oct 26, 20213 min read
Pine Point Beach, Scarborough
This sunrise adventure includes easy parking, an empty beach, and a Ferris wheel lit by the full moon. My friend Becca occasionally wakes...
Oct 19, 20213 min read
Crystal Spring Farm, Brunswick
This 331-acre farm includes 5.9 miles of trails passing through forest, pasture, blueberry fields, and a labyrinth. One of the most loved...
Oct 12, 20211 min read
Pine Grove Preserve, Falmouth
I'd driven past this trailhead a hundred times without noticing it. Until one day recently when the small parking lot for this lush...
Oct 5, 20212 min read
River Link Trail, Westbrook
I can't seem to find a write up of this trail anywhere, although the sign at the trailhead says River Link Trail. When I locate it on...
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Pineland Farms Corn Maze, New Gloucester
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...
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Mill Brook Preserve via MAGAN Trailhead, Westbrook
A game of Crossy Road, followed by a hike well worth the risk. I've shared information about this preserve many times, since it is one of...
Aug 31, 20212 min read
Midslope Trail, Portland
This hidden trail is truly tucked away, just up the hill from the more well known Eastern Promenade Trail. A few reasons we love this...
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Babb's Covered Bridge, Gorham
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...
Aug 15, 20212 min read
Alewife Woods Preserve, Kennebunk
There is something pretty spectacular for you to find here. It was born here, is thriving here, and adds to the beauty of this quiet...
Aug 10, 20212 min read
Winslow Park, Freeport
Beach, trails, camping and a pirate ship playground. Kids are just happy here. This park includes 100 campsites, wooded trails with views...
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Timber Point Trail, Biddeford
Rocky coastline, sheltered coves, tidepools, island access, historic buildings and Rachel Carson. This trail includes just about...
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 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,...
Jun 1, 20213 min read
Spears Hill Trail & Broad Cove Reserve, Cumberland
Broad Cove Reserve is one of the few, special places along the Maine coast where horseshoe crabs come to lay their eggs from mid-May to...
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