Chosen By: Beth Comeau, Communications Manager Location: Old Town, Penobscot County Description: Two trails (one 0.15 miles and the other 0.24 miles) within the seven-mile trail system within the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge Activities: Hiking, photography, picnicking, wildlife watching Why it’s special: This trail is special because it meets ADA standards for accessibility so that more Read More
NRCM Staff Picks
Aziscohos Lake—kayaking from Black Brook Cove Campground
Chosen By: Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy Location: Lincoln Plantation, Oxford County Description: Aziscohos Lake is spectacular for kayaking, no matter which part of it you tackle. Undeveloped shorelines on a long, narrow lake with forests, islands, wildlife, and mountains. Activities: Paddling Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall Why It’s Special: It’s a Read More
Cobbosseecontee Lake
Chosen By: Leisa Hodgkins, IT Manager Location: Put-in at boat landing on Collins Road, Manchester, Kennebec County Description: Cobbosseecontee Lake is huge—too big to explore in a day! This is a rather sheltered paddle among small islands on the east side of the lake, starting from the outlet of Cobbossecontee Stream. There are ledge islands where Read More
Green Point Wildlife Management Area
Chosen By: Allison Wells, Senior Director, Communications Location: Dresden, Lincoln County Description: A former orchard and farm, the area extends down to the shore of the Kennebec River forming the upper reaches of Merrymeeting Bay. A walk along the well-maintained old road passes through old orchards (often teeming with birds), small ponds and wetlands (where Read More
Halifax Island
Chosen By: Emmie Theberge, Outreach Director Location: Outer Englishman Bay, Jonesport, Washington County Description: Halifax Island is an outer island in the Roque Archipelago in Englishman Bay. This publicly owned island is part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s also along the Maine Island Read More
Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area
Chosen By: Emmie Theberge, Outreach Director Location: Hallowell, Kennebec County Description: Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area is publicly owned and managed by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. This 840-acre property was originally purchased with help from the Land for Maine’s Future program. Jamies Pond is open for a variety of public uses, Read More
Long Island
Chosen By: Toby Kilgore, Grants Manager Location: Casco Bay, Cumberland County Description: Long Island is located in Casco Bay, accessible by private boat, water taxi, or a 45-minute ferry ride from Portland. It was first settled in the 1700s and was part of the City of Portland until it became a town in 1993. Long Read More
Maquoit Bay
Chosen By: Nick Bennett, Staff Scientist and Healthy Waters Director Location: Brunswick, Cumberland County Description: Tidal bay along the Midcoast that attracts birds of all sorts. Waterfowl hunters are drawn to the variety and numbers of ducks. Activities: Lots of activities allowed, but I find it a great place for waterfowl hunting, which includes identifying Read More
Oven’s Mouth Preserve
Chosen By: Allison Wells, Senior Director, Communications Location: Boothbay Harbor, Lincoln County Description: A Boothbay Region Land Trust preserve that extends over two spruce and fir clad peninsulas in the lower tidal reaches of the Sheepscot River system between Boothbay and Edgecomb. Oven’s Mouth is a narrow gut through which flows an immense quantity of Read More
