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Bear, Chipmunk and Moose Trail Loop, Yarmouth
I discovered this loop while doing a Yarmouth search on All Trails and just loved the name of it. Little did I realize until I got here,...
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Spears Hill Trail & Broad Cove Reserve, Cumberland
Broad Cove Reserve is one of the few, special places along the Maine coast where horseshoe crabs come to lay their eggs from mid-May to...
Jun 1, 20213 min read


Mill Brook Preserve South, Westbrook
The alewives have arrived. Booyah! Mill Brook hosts the largest fish migration from Casco Bay to Highland Lake, where the fish spawn each...
May 25, 20213 min read


Blue Point Preserve, Scarborough
As a believer in the idea that "less is more," I'm often surprised when I fail to apply that belief to my own life. When it comes to...
May 18, 20212 min read


Two Lights State Park Loop, Cape Elizabeth
The Two Lights State Park Loop includes 1.1 miles of gorgeous ocean cliffs, forest trails, wildflowers, a playground, an old fort and a...
May 11, 20211 min read


Gull Crest Trail, Cape Elizabeth
This trail was a total surprise to me. Just gorgeous. What was also a surprise to me, was the fact that I made it back to my car without...
Apr 27, 20213 min read


Blackstrap Hill Preserve, Falmouth
After a temporary closure during mud season, these trails just opened back up and we are so glad they did. This preserve offers prime...
Apr 20, 20212 min read


Gorham Pump Track & Frazier Preserve
This is the time of year when we start dusting off the bikes to explore new and old places to ride. Even if you're not into biking pump...
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Hackett & Minot Trails, Harpswell
Every April, a community Easter egg hunt takes place here, lining these trails with beautifully painted rocks, tucked along the mossy...
Apr 6, 20211 min read


Stonegate Trails & Fort Williams Park, Cape Elizabeth
Fort Williams Park is great for all ages because it offers the exploration of old military forts, in addition to a small beach, a...
Mar 30, 20213 min read


Gnome Homes at Pride Preserve, Westbrook
This week I have an exciting challenge for you: Locate the 11 gnome/elf homes and doorways tucked alongside the trails at the Pride...
Mar 23, 20212 min read


Fore River Sanctuary, Portland
Finn and I have fallen into a sweet little routine on Tuesday and Friday mornings. After Henry head's off to Longfellow Elementary at...
Mar 16, 20212 min read


Fore River Trail, Portland
Oftentimes, a fulfilling hike is less about the trail and more about the company you bring along. Henry and I had one of our better...
Mar 9, 20212 min read


Memak Preserve, North Yarmouth
Today I had to remind myself of the benefits of cold exposure as Romy and I hiked through gusty winds and single digits. Of course, I...
Mar 2, 20211 min read


Bliss Woods, Freeport
This is the time of year when it's helpful to connect with your bliss and do the things that light you up. Lately I've been getting...
Feb 23, 20212 min read


Pondicherry Park, Bridgeton
Since it is school vacation week, I have a couple of extra ideas for you. The first, comedy. Making a pandemic laden February break feel...
Feb 16, 20212 min read


Capisic Park Trail, Portland
It's mid February. How are you holding up? I can't say this time of year brings the same level of euphoria that we all feel in the...
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Frazier Preserve, Gorham
Located on 6 acres in downtown Gorham, the Frazier Preserve offers .75 miles of trails through wetlands, forests, and along streams. If...
Jan 26, 20211 min read


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...
Jan 18, 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 10, 20212 min read
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