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Feb 14, 20235 min read
Bruce Hill, Blueberry Hill & Knight's Pond, Cumberland
If the word "blueberry" transports you to sunshiny mountain trails in the summer months, I'm with you - and we will get there. But for...


Jan 23, 20234 min read
West Side Trail, Yarmouth
Here are some of the feelings I'm left with after a day of hiking: clarity, grounding, inspiration, energy, renewed excitement for life....


Jan 7, 20235 min read
Tech-No Box: And finally, some sweet relief from screen time.
I've been coming up with inventions my whole life. Some of these not so great ideas have included: an ice cube tray that only releases...


Nov 26, 20222 min read
Waterfalls and Caves along Route 26, Grafton Notch State Park
If you are looking for a fun and easy day of outdoor adventuring, Route 26 in Grafton Notch State Park offers a whole lot. Here you will...


Nov 26, 20225 min read
Table Rock: A Mother Walker of a Hike.
There are three things one should always do before heading out on a hike: Look at a map. Check the weather. Leave your giant dog at home...


Nov 21, 20222 min read
Greely Woods, Cumberland
Owned by the Town of Cumberland and permanently protected by a Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust conservation easement, Greely Woods is...


Nov 10, 20222 min read
Claire Drew Trail & Gorham Skatepark
The path leading me to new trails is not always calculated or well planned. There's no master list or method to the madness. Still, I...


Oct 28, 20222 min read
Rock Ridge, Cumberland
This quiet, 1.4 mile loop follows a stream through thick forest with one expansive opening near the power lines. Hunting, mountain bikes...


Oct 23, 20224 min read
The Appalachian Trail: From Keds to Keens
There's something unique and special to every hike and this one was no different. Shortly after summiting Sugarloaf Mountain, we came...


Oct 18, 20223 min read
Waterfall Trail, Cumberland
With all the rain we've had this past week, it's a great time to explore the Waterfall Trail at Rine's Forest. I've hidden another...


Oct 11, 20223 min read
Rines Forest, Cumberland
This tranquil forest with cascading waterfalls is an ideal spot for soul filling walks, running your dog, or providing kids with a...


Oct 3, 20222 min read
Knight's Pond Preserve, Cumberland
At 212 acres in size, this is the largest undeveloped property in Cumberland (163 acres) and part of North Yarmouth (50 acres). It...


Oct 1, 20223 min read
Caribou Mountain, Gilead
The original plan was a weekend in Baxter State Park with five friends. We would camp two nights, hike Katahdin, maybe see a moose,...


Sep 24, 20222 min read
Farwell Forest, Cumberland
There are so many reasons I'm excited about this trail, but the most thrilling discovery for me is that it connects to Knight's Pond...


Sep 18, 20224 min read
Sugarloaf and Spaulding Mountains via Appalachian Trail
If you want to reach not one, but two, 4,000 footers before 11:00am, I'll tell you the secret. It's not rocket science, but it does...


Sep 8, 20222 min read
Maquoit Bay Conservation Trail, Brunswick
Before today, it had been several months since Romy and I had ventured out, just the two of us, to explore a new trail. Our family had...


Sep 5, 20222 min read
If you haven't joined the OMP Trail Challenge yet, this fall may be your season.
Over 60 individuals, families, and/or dogs have now completed the OMP Trail Challenge, earning a $25 LL Bean gift card for exploring 5...


Aug 31, 20222 min read
The Desert of Maine, Freeport
I heard about this place three different times before deciding to explore it. The first time was from a camp counselor who was in WFA...


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 23, 20226 min read
Chebeague Island Trails
Chebeague Island (also known as "Great Chebeague") is located in Casco Bay, 10 miles northeast of Portland. It was originally used as...
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