Local Wonders

Local Natural Wonders, Day 4 - Brook Trail on Tumbledown Mtn. in Weld, Maine

Tumbledown Mountain (elevation 3,068 ft) is located in Township 6, next to Weld, Maine. While the views from Tumbledown are pretty spectacular, the most unique feature of this mountain is the pond - technically a “tarn” - located at the top. Many hikers will go for a swim or just dip their feet in the cool water.

Tumbledown offers several different trails to the summit, with varying levels of difficulty. Brook Trail, …

Local Natural Wonders, Day 4 - Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach in Phippsburg, Maine

Morse Mountain to Seawall Beach is part of the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, and you will want to check out their website for certain restrictions before embarking on this gorgeous hike. Morse Mountain is a fun hike to a gorgeous little sandy beach, but you will want to arrive before 10:00am, as the parking lot is small and fills quickly. The trail is 3.8 miles out and back and easily accommodates stro…

Local Natural Wonders, Day 3 - Squirrel Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, Maine

You will find Squirrel Point Light at the end of a short, easy trail (1.4 miles out and back) in Arrowsic, Maine, 10 miles from downtown Bath. It’s a quick walk and one that is great with younger children, however a stroller will not easily fit on this narrow footpath.

Squirel Light is maintained by the U.S. Coastguard as a navigation aid on the Kennebec River. The Light and trail to the light is surrounded by over 600…

Local Natural Wonders - Day 2 - The Cliff Trail in Harpswell, ME

Today’s Local Wonder is the beautiful Cliff Trail in Harpswell. The trailhead is at the far corner of the back parking lot at the Harpswell Town Office,  263 Mountain Road. The main loop is 2.3 miles and marked in white blazes. The shorter Cut-off Trail is marked in yellow blazes. This is a beautiful, family friendly hike through a magical lush forest which leads to spectacular ocean views from the top of the cliffs.

From the Har…

Local Natural Wonders Day 1 - Florida Lake in Freeport, ME

For the last 100 days we have shared nature connection challenges to help get you outside, enjoying all the natural world has to offer. We are now shifting to a new daily post - Local Natural Wonders in Maine and New Hampshire! Each day for 100 days, we will be sharing a special outdoor place, accessible to the public. Many hiking trails, lakes, waterfalls, and seaside vistas (and more!) will be included, and we hope you will plan to vi…