Mount Pisgah, VT
This 4.5-mile out-and-back hike involves a steady ascent to stunning views of Lake Willoughby, one of the deepest lakes in the...
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Sep 74 min read
Blueberry Mountain and Rattlesnake Pool, Maine
Located near Stow in Western Maine, this out-and-back hike is just over five miles with an elevation gain of 1,257 feet. The summit...
Jul 234 min read
Champney Falls Trail, White Mountain National Forest
I'm having a hard time containing my excitement about this trail, so get ready for a lineup of exclamation marks! This lollipop loop...
Aug 21, 20234 min read
Swimming Holes Near Bethel, Maine
My family recently spent a few days in Bethel and while there, explored several swimming holes and waterfalls in the area. On day one, we...
Jul 30, 20232 min read
Gambo Road Swimming Hole & Mountain Division Trail
Where there's a swimming hole in Maine, there's often an old bridge or rope swing with people of all ages hurling themselves into the...
Aug 25, 20222 min read
Hike in to this Secret Sebago Beach
We just found another spectacular swimming hole and it includes a short hike. Thanks to my friend Sarah M. for sharing the details of...
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Cummings Preserve, Gorham
It's August, it's hot, and we have another hidden swimming hole for you to check out! We learned about this one from two women paddle...
Jul 26, 20222 min read
Babb's Bridge Swimming Hole
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...
May 29, 20223 min read
Rines Forest and the Power of Play, Cumberland
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 9, 20204 min read
Canyons, Waterfalls & Scenic Lakes in Oxford County
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...
Aug 4, 20202 min read
Outlet Beach at Sabbathday Lake, New Gloucester
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...
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