Monthly Archives: July 2016
1-minute hike: Gorge Path up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. From the Gorge Path trailhead on Park Loop Road, the trail is 1.9 miles to the top of Cadillac Mountain, making for an out and back hike of about 3.8 miles. The trail starts out gradual but becomes very rocky and steep as it climbs the eastern slope of the mountain. How to […]
Where in the woods am I? Gorge Path up Cadillac Mountain
And the answer is… Gorge Path up Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island (takes a deep breath)! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Noelle Dakin of Hermon! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Noelle. And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday […]
Looking closely at beautiful Maine moths… again
My obsession with moths is back. I developed a love for these fuzzy, winged insects last summer, and it has recently hit me again with full force. All it took was forgetting to turn off the porch light before heading to bed, and in the morning, I was delighted to discovered a wide variety of moths slumbering on the […]
Visiting a Maine heron colony is like stepping back in time
As we waded carefully into the bog, it was as if we had entered a prehistoric world. Dragonflies darted over the water, lighting on lily pads and blades of tall grass. Songbirds whistled their melodies, greeting the morning sun. But it was the herons that made it all seem like a scene from Jurassic Park. Crowded in […]
1-minute hike: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells
Difficulty: Easy. The 1-mile trail on the property is smooth and wide, with a solid enough surface for strollers and wheelchairs, which are permitted on the trail. How to get there: From Interstate 95, take Exit 19. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 9-Route 109 and drive about 1.5 miles to the […]
Where in the woods am I? Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
And the answer is… Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells! The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Wanda Greatorex of Corinth! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Wanda. And thanks to everyone for playing. I will be on vacation next week, enjoying my time off – paddling, lounging in the hammock […]
What kind of Maine hikes are you looking for? Take this survey
Each week, I have to decide what trail in Maine to explore and share with readers and viewers on this blog. I try to offer a variety of hikes, all over the state. There are so many options — state parks, wildlife refuges, land trust properties, the Appalachian Trail, properties owned and maintained by the […]
Video: Close encounter with two Maine moose
1-minute hike: Black Mountain Cliffs near Franklin
Difficulty: Moderate-strenuous. The Black Mountain Cliffs loop — from the parking lot to the mountain’s west peak, down to Schoodic Beach, and back to the parking lot — is about 3 miles long. But to get the best views, you will need to hike off that loop about 1 mile to the mountain’s east peak, […]