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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


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...
Jan 5, 20211 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 29, 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 15, 20201 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 7, 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...
Dec 1, 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 24, 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 17, 20202 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 10, 20201 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...
Nov 1, 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...
Oct 13, 20202 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 29, 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 21, 20201 min read
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