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The best part about these trails is that they're minutes from downtown Freeport...and Bessie's, which I will talk about later. This park offers 5 miles of walking trails, a wheelchair and stroller accessible path, picnic areas, restrooms, and public nature programs. There is a fee upon entry, but you are welcome to walk in and enjoy the park during daylight hours, even when the gate is closed. Wolfe's Neck opened in 1972 when over 200 acres of ecosystems was given to the Stat

A friend who lives in South Portland showed us this secret trail last week. Maybe it's not actually a secret, but it felt like one because the entrance to the parking lot had no sign and I never would have known it was there. It does connect to the Spurwink Trail, which is part of the Greenbelt, so it can be accessed by more well known entry points. I just prefer "secret" entrances, which feels like more of an adventure. Located on 150-acres of farmland, this trail offers spe

I usually seek out longer trails with my kids, because well, longer trails mean more time in the woods. Plus, spending time with my kids in an environment free from technology and to-do's means there is absolutely nothing that can distract me from being completely present with them. This adventure was far from long. Still, I'd put it on the list because it's so unique. It's also a sweet little jaunt through a beautiful patch of forest. Located in York, Steedman Woods is a nat

Today I'd like to talk about the thing we're all focused on right now, finding places to cool off...that preferably do not involve the ocean. Not sure about your kids, but mine won't put one toe in the salt water after recent news and there is no way of convincing them that they are more likely to become the next Tony Hawk then get attacked by a shark. As I like to swim downstream, not up, we've been exploring lakes this week and here is a great one. Outlet Beach at Sabbathda

Sometimes we get lost in the woods. I am no mountaineer, just a mom who loves spending time in nature with my kids and exploring new...