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Sep 7, 20244 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...
Aug 28, 20243 min read
Beech Mountain South Ridge Loop, Southwest Harbor
This moderate, 2.5-mile hike in Acadia National Park includes incredible views, mossy woodlands, a fire tower, easy parking and...
Aug 21, 20243 min read
Gorham Mountain Loop, Acadia National Park
This spectacular 3-mile loop near Bar Harbor includes a moderate climb to the 525-foot summit of Gorham Mountain with sweeping views of...
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Castle in the Clouds Brook Walk via Turtleback Mountain Trail
This dog-friendly, 1.8-mile loop includes five spectacular waterfalls! The Brook Walk is part of a larger 28-mile trail network located...
Aug 13, 20242 min read
The Pogue Loop at Vermont's First National Historic Park
Explore the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park in charming Woodstock to learn the story of generations of families working...
Aug 6, 20242 min read
Thundering Brook Falls Killington, VT
This short 0.5-mile out-and-back trail along a well-maintained boardwalk leads to the sixth tallest waterfall in Vermont, with 140 feet...
Jul 29, 20246 min read
Camden Hills State Park: Mt Megunticook, Maiden Cliff & Mt Battie Loop
This daylong adventure had me on a wild goose chase to find the mysterious monument for Elenora French, the young girl who fell from...
Jul 23, 20244 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...
Jul 16, 20242 min read
Cliff Trail, Harpswell
This rugged trail includes 150-ft cliffs overlooking Long Reach Reserve's unnamed island, a fairy house village, a short walk along...
Jul 5, 20249 min read
Outdoor Activities in New York City
The list of outdoor adventures in New York City is endless. I will share some of our favorites after two recent trips to the city during...
Jun 29, 20242 min read
Dog-Friendly Hikes in New England
If you enjoy hiking with dogs and exploring quaint towns in Maine and surrounding states, I have news for you. I'm working on a new trail...
Jun 10, 20243 min read
Beech Mountain & Beech Cliff Trails, Acadia National Park
Each year during the first week of June, we gather with 25+ family members in Bar Harbor for several days. We stay in cabins on the same...
Jun 4, 20243 min read
The Best Mountain Hikes in Western Maine and New Hampshire
If you are looking for some larger hikes to plug into your summer schedule, here are 12 of my favorites in Western Maine and New...
May 27, 20243 min read
Mill Brook Preserve, Westbrook
All hail the alewives! They have arrived at Mill Brook Preserve to make their annual migration to Highland Lake. These impressive fish...
May 18, 20242 min read
Horse Yoga with Ashley Flowers
If you haven't been to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals or MSSPA, you HAVE to check it out. If you've never done...
May 7, 20242 min read
Chasing Sunrises in Portland, Maine
Lately I've become obsessed with catching the sunrise over the Back Cove in Portland - something I do almost every morning before work....
Apr 29, 20242 min read
Kennebunk Bridle Path
This 5.6 mile out-and-back trail leads to the beautiful Madelyn Marx Preserve near the Kennebunk beaches. The wide, flat trail was once a...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
Raymond Community Forest
The truth of it is, Maine trails and forests are not at their finest this time of year. Shoulder seasons offer dull browns, bare trees...
Apr 15, 20243 min read
Ovens Mouth Preserve, Boothbay
This place was so magical, I just kept waiting for the fairies and mermaids to appear. That didn't happen, but at least we still had...
Apr 9, 20243 min read
Solar Eclipse on Tumbledown Mountain
This is a story about expectations, luck, and a 12 mile trek up a mountain to see a 99% full solar eclipse. In the weeks leading up to...
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