Archives for the ‘Maine’ Category

Discover Acadia National Park in the Fall

By NETrailhead • Sep 8th, 2008 • Category: Maine

By Cliff Calderwood
Acadia National Park is the only national park in New England and was the first one established east of the Mississippi. In the summer months it attracts visitors like a magnet. But by fall quiet space is easier to find especially if you’re prepared to camp and hike in the park.



Robinson Woods Cape Elizabeth, ME

By deni • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Maine, Urban Adventures

Many people follow Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth to see the ocean and visit Fort Williams State Park. However, there is a small gem of preserved land with an easy trail and many vernal pools along this road and only a short distance from the better known state park. Robinson Woods, part of [...]



Tumbledown Mountain Weld, ME

By deni • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Hiking and Backpacking, Maine

Tumbledown Mountain found in Weld, ME, located just outside of Mt. Blue State Park, approximately 2 hours North of Portland, has become on of the state’s most popular hikes. While not one of the tallest mountains in the region, this little mountain, with an elevation of 3068′, packs a punch, but rewards you with [...]



Explore Maine by Bike sponsored by the MDOT

By deni • Aug 14th, 2008 • Category: Biking, Maine

Ever wonder where you can ride your bike and take in the sights around Maine? Well, look no further. The State of Maine has put 25 suggested bike routes on it’s website. Many of the routes have options for short, medium and long rides. For instance, the Freeport/Brunswick tour has options [...]



Back Cove/Back Bay Portland, ME

By deni • Jul 15th, 2008 • Category: Maine, Urban Adventures

Scenic Back Cove trail in Portland is one of the area’s most used shared paths. The 3.5 mile loop around the cove passes Payson Park and connects to the Eastern Prom Trail which leads to the Old Port area. Accessible from many streets in the area, the path is often used by people [...]