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Local Natural Wonders Day 31 - Maquoit Bay Conservation Land in Brunswick, Maine

Maquoit Bay Conservation Land is a 124-acre preserve owned by the Town of Brunswick and protected through conservation easement with the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust (BTLT). This land is comprised mostly of woodlands and some salt marshes. It has a mile-long looped trail for walking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing along an old woods road, as well as gorgeous views of Maquoit Bay on the Maine coast. Where the t…

Local Natural Wonders - Day 30 - Reid State Park

Reid State Park in Georgetown, Maine is a huge and beautiful park. It has a lagoon for swimming, a sandy beach, rocky cliffs and even a river. This is a great place to spend a summer day with the family or take a long hike. It is even a great place for cross country skiing in the winter.

From Maine.gov:

Reid State Park bears the distinct honor as being Maine's first State-owned Saltwater Beach. In 1946, prosperous businessman and Georgetown res…

Local Natural Wonders Day 29 - Great Falls Preserve in New Gloucester, Maine

Great Falls Preserve is a 40-acre preserve in New Gloucester maintained by the Royal River Conservation Trust. Here you will find a 1.5 mile loop trail that includes a scenic waterfall at the mouth of a small wading pool. Glacial erratics, or boulders, and ledges create a bridge of land between two large wetland areas: marshes and beaver ponds. This is an easy hike with many natural features to enjoy along the way.

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Local Natural Wonders - Day 28 Hacker’s Hill Preserve in Casco, Maine

Maintained by Loon Echo Land Trust, Hacker’s Hill is a 27-acre preserve with trails and scenic viewing open to the public. Beautiful vistas of the White Mountains and Lakes Region can be found from the top of the hill (753ft elevation). Keep in mind that the Hacker’s Hill Preserve gate that gives vehicle access to the top is open is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Sat & Sun 8:30 a.m.to sunset and closed Tuesday and Thursd…

Local Natural Wonders - Day 27 Robinson Woods near Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Robinson Woods is an extensive trail network within 80 acres of woodland, offering recreation opportunities in woods and wetlands. Hike or bike and observe “vernal pools, spring wildflowers, old-growth trees, and a variety of plant and animal habitats.” Trails range from flat and wide to winding and hilly. Outer Loop trail is a 1.4 mile loop that features a river and is ideal for different skill levels. View various trails…

Local Natural Wonders - Day 26 - Mt. Blue Trail at Mt. Blue State Park in Weld, Maine

If you’re looking for a relatively short but challenging hike with an amazing view, Mt. Blue is perfect. Located in Mt. Blue State Park, surrounded by lakes and mountains, and coming in at 2.8 miles round trip, this is a very rewarding hike. It is short, but strenuous and steep at times, so is best for older children and somewhat experienced hikers. Be sure to pack plenty of water and an extra layer of clothin…

Local Natural Wonders Day 25 - Step Falls in Newry, Maine

Step Falls runs through a 24-acre preserve managed by the Mahoosuc Land Trust. This 1.1 mile out and back, forested hike includes waterfalls, natural water slides and swimming holes surrounded by slabs of granite. It’s like a natural water park! It is a fairly easy hike with a few rocky steep areas that require a bit of rock scrambling. The water is very cool, clear and perfect for a swim to cool off.

Weekends here can be busy, especial…

Local Natural Wonders Day 24 - Height of the Land in Rangeley, Maine

Located in western Maine near Rangeley, there is an incredible vista in the 512-acre Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust preserve. The preserve includes a portion of the Appalachian Trail and amazing views of mountains, forest and lakes. You may even catch a bald eagle soaring off in the distance. The Height of the Land can be found on Route 17 on the Rangely Lakes Scenic Byway. There is a pull-off area for parking. If you are in th…

Local Natural Wonders - Day 23 - Sebago Lake State Park in Casco, Maine

Sebago Lake State Park is a great spot on one of Maines largest lakes for swimming, hiking, biking and camping. For day use, the entrance to the park is in Casco, Maine. Clean water for swimming, sandy beaches and wooded trails make this a great place to spend the day.

More Information From Maine.gov:

Sebago Lake State Park opened to the public in 1938 as one of the five original state parks. This forested lakeside park i…

Local Natural Wonders Day 22 - Bubble Rock in Acadia National Park, Maine

Located inside Acadia National Park there is a "glacial erratic" - now called Bubble Rock - left by ice age activity a long time ago. Geologists state that glaciers carried Bubble Rock to its perch from the town of Lucerne, Maine - 40 miles away!

You will need to hike to the top of South Bubble (768ft elevation) inside Acadia National Park to reach Bubble Rock. Parking is located on the Loop Road. Follow the South Bubble…