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Robinson Woods, Cape Elizabeth
Located off of Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth, Robinson Woods Preserve contains 197 acres of woodlands, fields, ponds, streams, waterfalls...
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Sunrise Walk at Pine Point, Scarborough
This sunrise adventure includes easy parking, a dog-friendly beach, and a long walk to a Ferris wheel. I first experienced this sunrise...
Jul 3, 20233 min read


Peak's Island Loop, Portland
Peak's Island is one of my favorite local summer adventures. It includes a boat ride, a 3.9 mile loop with stellar views, historic forts...
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Great Pond Trail, Cape Elizabeth
This trail leads to a massive pond hidden in the woods off of Route 77 in Cape Elizabeth. It's dog-friendly and is conveniently located...
May 9, 20232 min read


Bruce Hill, Blueberry Hill & Knight's Pond, Cumberland
If the word "blueberry" transports you to sunshiny mountain trails in the summer months, I'm with you - and we will get there. But for...
Feb 14, 20235 min read


West Side Trail, Yarmouth
Here are some of the feelings I'm left with after a day of hiking: clarity, grounding, inspiration, energy, renewed excitement for life....
Jan 23, 20234 min read


Greely Woods, Cumberland
Owned by the Town of Cumberland and permanently protected by a Chebeague & Cumberland Land Trust conservation easement, Greely Woods is...
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Claire Drew Trail & Gorham Skatepark
The path leading me to new trails is not always calculated or well planned. There's no master list or method to the madness. Still, I...
Nov 10, 20222 min read


Rock Ridge, Cumberland
This quiet, 1.4 mile loop follows a stream through thick forest with one expansive opening near the power lines. Hunting, mountain bikes...
Oct 28, 20222 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...
Oct 18, 20223 min read


Rines Forest, Cumberland
This tranquil forest with cascading waterfalls is an ideal spot for soul filling walks, running your dog, or providing kids with a...
Oct 11, 20223 min read


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...
Oct 3, 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 24, 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 8, 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 31, 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 25, 20222 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 23, 20226 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, 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...
Jul 6, 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...
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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