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Chasing Sunrises in Portland, Maine
Lately I've become obsessed with catching the sunrise over the Back Cove in Portland - something I do almost every morning before work....
May 7, 20242 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


Saco Heath Preserve
A visual work of art that includes a one-mile, multicolored boardwalk for all ages and abilities. It's impossible to not fall in love...
Mar 23, 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


Raising Outdoor Kids
I returned from my dog walk with Romy early this morning to find Henry waiting eagerly with this question, "Can I go on your morning run...
Jan 9, 20244 min read


Falmouth Nature Preserve
This property includes 4.25 miles of trails that wind through a mixed forest of hemlock, beech, maple and birch. Two main trails lead to...
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Hinckley Park, South Portland
These dog-friendly trails provide a variety of routes, looping around two ponds fed by Kimball Brook. An outer loop winds through fields...
Dec 26, 20231 min read


Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, Gorham
One of the secrets to getting my kids on trails, is to pair our nature walk with an activity they enjoy. Last Saturday, that meant...
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Stroudwater Trail, Portland
This 3.3 mile trail follows the banks of the Stroudwater river and includes packed-earth, boardwalks, bridges, wood and stone stairs....
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Evergreen Cemetery Trails, Portland
To be completely honest, I used to get turned around in these woods every time I visited. I've spent countless hours in here and am truly...
Nov 13, 20233 min read


Crescent Beach State Park: The trail to the red-sand cove and skating pond.
This dog-friendly trail leading through forest, open meadow, an old apple orchard, a pond and a beach with red sand may be a surprise to...
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Mount Chocorua via Champney Brook Trail
Last Friday, schools were closed and I was gifted some rare, one-on-one time with my teenager in the mountains. And although he realized...
Oct 29, 20237 min read
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