While out running errands on a sunny day in early January, Laurie Meagher Bird, 50, of Plymouth came across a sight that blew her away. In a clump of trees set far back from the road, at least a dozen bald eagles perched on bare limbs, some sitting just feet from each other. “My heart […]
Difficulty: Easy to strenuous, depending on the trails you choose to explore and the time of year. Trail difficulty is labeled on the Pineland Farms trail maps for summer and winter recreation, which are available online and in print at the Pineland Farms Outdoor Center. How to get there: Pineland Farms Welcome Center is located […]
Carolyn Newbert won the “Where in the Maine woods am I?” game for Pineland Farms in New Gloucester in January of 2016 given the following clues and photos: On Saturday afternoon, I met up with a group of women to go snowshoeing at a place that is home to a vast trail network that is used […]
Difficulty: Easy-moderate. The 105-acre preserve contains a network of trails that travel through a mature mixed forest to vernal pools and small wetland areas. Watch out for exposed tree roots. To reach the preserve, you need to walk nearly a mile on easy, smooth trails in the Rolland F. Perry City Forest, more commonly known as […]
Upon arriving at Cabier Ocean Lodge on the tropical island of Grenada on Dec. 31, one of the first things I did was take a photo of a little green lizard crawling up the building’s stucco wall. Soon after, I was rummaging through my suitcase for my 400mm camera lens. There were birds outside! Birds […]
Difficulty: Strenuous. Mount Qua Qua Trail travels up and along a narrow ridge from Grand Etang Lake to the top of the Mount Qua Qua, which reaches just over 2,300 feet above sea level. The unblazed trail is a narrow, well-used footpath that is almost entirely surfaced with slippery mud. Though you may want to […]
The answer to the question below: I’m back from vacation, and I was very surprised to see all these comments! When it comes to how many deer are visible in the photo, I thought there was a definite answer. However, after reading your 100+ guesses, I’m second guessing myself. So here’s the best answer I […]
Difficulty: Easy to moderate. From the parking lot to the end of the main trail is 1.4 mile, and a side loop adds 0.4 mile to the trail network. Expect hills, uneven terrain, exposed tree roots and rocks as you follow the wide, well-marked trails. How to get there: From Interstate 95 Exit 167 (for […]
