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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...

We just found another spectacular swimming hole and it includes a short hike. Thanks to my friend Sarah M. for sharing the details of...

Chebeague Island (also known as "Great Chebeague") is located in Casco Bay, 10 miles northeast of Portland. It was originally used as...

Every year since our boys were toddlers, we've gone camping at least once a summer. And every year, at the 18th hour of packing up for...

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...

I was so proud of myself for staying well hydrated during a recent hike in the 90 degree heat. Proud until I told my well informed friend...

On hot summer days, it's good to know about Babb's. This covered bridge spans one of the best swimming holes near Portland. It's also...

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...

The jetty has always been a crowd-pleaser, but today, we got to climb a ladder into the lighthouse. Located on the breakwater at...

An easy hike and a formidable climb up a very tall fire tower. Here's a hike for a range of abilities and anyone wanting to challenge...

I think we can all agree that hiking makes us hungry. But as it so often goes, it can be tough to find quality restaurants in mountain...

Last week I brought a group of seven 4th and 5th graders to Rines Forest as part of OMP Camp (an outdoor after school program). This trip...

I recently did a two day Wilderness First Aid (WFA, pronounced woofah) training through Wilderness Medical Associates. The weekend long...

This pipe smoking curmudgeon of a boulder was, just maybe, the highlight of this hike for me. When we discovered him at the start of the...

Yes it's time. Ignorance may be bliss, but knowledge is power. It's time to learn about these prevalent parasites that we find outdoors....

Here it is, a perfect winter hike that you can squeeze into the school day. This quick day hike is filled with mountain streams, woods...

Let me start by stating the obvious - it's icy out there. You may choose to avoid all trails right now, and I wouldn't blame you. For me,...

Located at the end of Biddeford Pool, this short, easy loop is one hundred percent ocean. Well there is a foot path. You don't have to...