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...
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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...
Aug 13, 20223 min read
Why camp when you could sleep in a bed? Here's why.
Every year since our boys were toddlers, we've gone camping at least once a summer. And every year, at the 18th hour of packing up for...
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...
Aug 9, 20223 min read
Hydration for Hiking
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...
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...
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read
Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland
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...
Jun 25, 20223 min read
Mount Pisgah, Winthrop
An easy hike and a formidable climb up a very tall fire tower. Here's a hike for a range of abilities and anyone wanting to challenge...
Jun 15, 20222 min read
Emmons Preserve, Kennebunkport
The highlight of this preserve was the Community Labyrinth, constructed with stones donated in honor of loved ones. I knew nothing about...
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Penobscot Mountain, Acadia
I think we can all agree that hiking makes us hungry. But as it so often goes, it can be tough to find quality restaurants in mountain...
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...
May 26, 20222 min read
OMP Summer Trail Challenge!
It may not be officially summer, but let's start the summer trail challenge anyway, shall we? Here's why I'm so gung-ho - I recently...
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