Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The 2.2-mile trail is steep in several areas and travels over rocky terrain. Much of the trail is open to the wind and sun. How to get there: The North Ridge Trail leaves from the Park Loop Road in Acadia National Park. To get there, cross the bridge onto Mount Desert Island on […]
Carolyn Newbert, Moto Rusty, Linda J. Peek, Robin Smith, Douglas Lindsay, Kenny Browning, Kenn Chandler and Gina Ranco Newman won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for North Ridge Trail up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park in November 2013 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: Derek, Oreo (our dog) and I […]
I think it’s time for Oreo to carry his own weight in this relationship. That’s right. I’ve carried his hiking gear for far too long. So yesterday, we went shopping for a dog pack. From now on, he can carry his own food, water, bowl, medical tape and whatever else he needs on the trail. […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The trail network is made up of about 4.5 miles of trails that travel over a fairly even terrain (a few small hills). Watch the ground for exposed roots and rocks. How to get there: There are several access points to the Piney Knoll Conservation Area: at the end of Penobscot Street, at […]
No one won the “Where in the Woods Am I?” game for Piney Knoll Conservation Area in Orono in November 2013 given these verbal clues and the following gallery of photos: Derek and I bundled up in winter hats and mittens for the first time this season to go hiking Sunday with our dog, Oreo. See if you recognize […]
