Difficulty: Moderate. The 1-mile trail to the ice caves has tricky footing due to large, exposed roots and glacial erratics. This trail is easy and short enough for children, but the ice caves themselves may be dangerous for children because … Continue reading
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I woke up early on my birthday, May 12, to go on a special journey into the enchanted woods of Maine with hiking buddies Derek Runnells and Kim Spaulding. Looking at the photos and captions below, guess where I chose … Continue reading
A smorgasbord of wildlife, from elephants in Thailand to sluggish sloths, will star in films at Reel Pizza Cinerama in Bar Harbor from May 18 to 21 for the “Maine Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.” More than 30 conservation, natural history and wildlife … Continue reading
Difficulty: Easy. All woodland trails and roads are short and the majority of them are traversable by wheelchair and stroller. How to get there: The park is located at 56 Game Road in Gray. From the Maine Turnpike, take Exit … Continue reading
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I spy with my little eye … animals. Everywhere. Chipmunks and red squirrels are plentiful in Maine, but I also snapped photos of a black bear, goose and raven, among other creatures, for this week’s “1-minute hike.” If you’ve ever … Continue reading
When I’m running in the forest, bird song and rustling leaves can keep me entertained; but most of the time, I walk out my front door and run on the side of the road. That’s when I need my iPod … Continue reading
Difficulty: Easy. Benches are located at least every 200 feet. This boardwalk, along with the 0.25-mile woodland trail leading to it, is handicap accessible and great for walking strollers. How to get there: From Bangor, drive toward Orono on Stillwater … Continue reading
What is a “blog leap,” you say? A “blog leap” is posting something on your blog, thus committing yourself. I’m going to start running again. There. I did it. I used to run at least three times a week. I … Continue reading
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. The smooth, wide multi-use trail at the beginning is easy and gently slopes upward. The woodland trail to the summit of the mountain is steeper with more varied footing (roots and rocks). How to get there: … Continue reading
Kristen Harris, my former coworker at Epic Sports, suggested I purchase Appalachian Mountain Club’s “Maine Mountain Guide” a few years ago. I was searching for a good collection of Maine trails, and Kristen told me that AMC’s guide included helpful … Continue reading
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