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Feb 22 min read
Blue Spruce Trail, Westbrook
After renewing my annual Portland Trails membership, I received an updated 5th edition PT paper map and was excited to find several new...


Jan 213 min read
Are frozen turtles under ice OK?
Maybe I was a strange child, but I had a pet cemetery under a tree in the backyard of my childhood home. It wasn't for our family pets...


Jan 122 min read
Buck's Ledge Community Forest, Bryant Pond
Located just 15 minutes from Sunday River Ski Resort, Buck's Ledge is a quick hike to open views of Mount Abram, The Mahoosuc Range, and...


Jan 52 min read
Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach, Phippsburg
Located within the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, this 4-mile out-and-back hike is among the most stunning in midcoast Maine....

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...


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...


Mar 23, 20242 min read
Saco Heath Preserve
A visual work of art that includes a one-mile, multicolored boardwalk for all ages and abilities. It's impossible to not fall in love...


Nov 13, 20233 min read
Evergreen Cemetery Trails, Portland
To be completely honest, I used to get turned around in these woods every time I visited. I've spent countless hours in here and am truly...


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...
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