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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...
Sep 7, 20244 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 28, 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 21, 20243 min read


Castle in the Clouds Brook Walk via Turtleback Mountain Trail
Boardwalk leading to "Falls of Song" waterfall This dog-friendly, 1.8-mile loop includes five spectacular waterfalls! The Brook Walk is...
Aug 16, 20243 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...
Aug 6, 20242 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 29, 20246 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 23, 20244 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 16, 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 29, 20242 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 27, 20243 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 29, 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 23, 20242 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 15, 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...
Apr 9, 20243 min read


The Eastern Trail
This trail is wide, flat and goes on for miles - 28.9 miles to be exact. It includes 22 off-road miles in addition to scenic, on-road...
Apr 2, 20242 min read


10 Salty Trail Alternatives for Mud Season in Maine.
Here it is, the muddiest time of year: March and April. This season brings a confusing mess of ice, snow, slush and mud to our trails....
Mar 11, 20246 min read


Swinging Bridge Park & River Walk, Brunswick
Just outside of charming downtown Brunswick, is a historic swinging bridge leading to a flat, paved trail along the Androscoggin River....
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Florida Lake Loop, Freeport
This adventure was serene, scenic, and soul filling...thanks to the good company of my friend Courtney and her sweet dog Oso. But if you...
Feb 5, 20243 min read


Payson Park & Connecting Trails, Portland
It's thrilling to discover that two trail systems you've been walking for years are actually connected. This happened last week when I...
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Valentine Farm, Bethel
I love finding accessible trails, but it's even more exciting when I stumble upon one by accident. This preserve in Bethel offers 1.2...
Jan 21, 20244 min read
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