Skolfield Shores Preserve, Harpswell
This outing was a kid-free hike that I planned for my friend Becca's birthday. Originally, the plan involved a much larger hike and would...
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Jan 10, 20212 min read
Libby River Farm Preserve, Scarborough
Every week I wonder whether or not I will find a new trail worth sharing. And every week our gorgeous state of Maine, with its dedicated...
Jan 5, 20211 min read
Old Town House Park, North Yarmouth
With 55 acres and 3.1 miles of trails that wander through big open fields, through woodlands and along the Royal River, this place is the...
Dec 29, 20201 min read
Little River Preserve, Gorham
With over 28 acres of woods and paths that wind along the Little River, this sweet spot is the perfect little escape. The woods here...
Dec 15, 20201 min read
Pratt's Brook Park, Yarmouth
Pratt's Brook is Yarmouth's largest park. At over 220-acres, it includes over 6 miles of trails for hiking and cross country skiing....
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Big Falls Preserve, New Goucester
I am so grateful that a KMP Member told me about this incredible spot - thank you Sarah! This 40-acre parcel of gorgeous property was...
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Royal River Park Loop, Yarmouth
Five words sum up the reason this park is ideal for walks with family members of all ages: scooters, skateboards, bikes, strollers, ADA...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Baxter Woods, Portland
This was not the trail I had planned for this week. But life happens and I had to make a last minute pivot when I got the call from...
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Cousins River Trail & Castle Remains, Freeport
I chose this trail because I wanted to find the old castle tower remains located just up the road from this spot...but I'll get to that...
Nov 10, 20201 min read
Horton Woods, Saco
When I read that this wildlife preserve was home to the largest red maple tree in Maine, I had to go...cannot resist a treasure hunt....
Nov 1, 20202 min read
Fels-Groves Farm Preserve, Yarmouth
I was lured to this trail in search of an exotic mushroom that was recently discovered here. We had just finished watching Fantastic...
Oct 13, 20202 min read
Head of Tide Park, Topsham
This park and accompanying trail systems are located at the Cathance River's head of tide, which is defined as the furthest upstream that...
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Hedgehog Mountain, Freeport
Who knew that just 4 miles from Bradbury Mountain, there exists another beautiful hiking spot called the Hedgehog Mountain Trails. With...
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Clifford Park, Biddeford
My kids asked to come here for the skate park, but we discovered oh so much more. In addition to the small skate/scooter park, there are...
Sep 8, 20202 min read
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
The best part about these trails is that they're minutes from downtown Freeport...and Bessie's, which I will talk about later. This park...
Aug 30, 20202 min read
Cape Elizabeth Town Poor Farm
A friend who lives in South Portland showed us this secret trail last week. Maybe it's not actually a secret, but it felt like one...
Aug 25, 20202 min read
The Wiggly Bridge & Steedman Woods
I usually seek out longer trails with my kids, because well, longer trails mean more time in the woods. Plus, spending time with my kids...
Aug 19, 20203 min read
Surprise, there's a beach in Cumberland.
Maybe you knew about this, but it was a real shocker to me. Not only is Broad Cove Reserve a gorgeous stretch of beach, but it also sits...
Aug 15, 20202 min read
Find Your Heart Outdoors this Fall.
Last week, we received word that the Maine Department of Education has given Cumberland County a "green"code and that the current plan...
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...
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