The Langlais Sculpture Preserve offers many educational and recreational opportunities. The sculptures provide an opportunity to learn about Bernard “Blackie” Langlais and his wife Helen and to experience an engaging collection of art. There are a few events at the Preserve, such as a summer art camp for children hosted in partnership with Leaps of Read More
Cross-country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Maine is beautiful during every season, but winter is the perfect time to head outside to explore the state's public lands. These locations allow cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Prescott Field Trail System Accessible Trail
High Peaks Alliance and University of Maine Farmington created this 0.6-mile Universally Accessible Trail as a part of the trail system around Prescott Field located on the University of Maine Farmington’s campus. The trail starts in a river floodplain and takes visitors through a silver maple forest, across a bridge, and to a swimming spot Read More
Oak Point Farm
Oak Point Farm boasts stunning natural landscapes and opportunities for wildlife watching in the forest and fields and along the coast. Year-round activities are available at Oak Point Farm. A one-mile looped trail travels the perimeter of the property and passes by a dock and a float on the ocean, which has space for visitors Read More
Peabody-Fitch Woods
The Loon Echo Land Trust manages Peabody-Fitch Woods, which are available to the public all year long for free. There is much to do here. In addition to enjoying the gorgeous views, there are many opportunities to birdwatch and observe other wildlife. Dogs are permitted on the trails if they are leashed, so hikers can Read More
Crocker Mountain
The 12,050-acre Crocker Mountain property is located in the town of Carrabassett Valley and houses three of the tallest mountains in Maine: Crocker, South Crocker, and Sugarloaf. It is part of the largest high-elevation forest in the state and includes a 10-mile section of the Appalachian Trail. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) led a Read More
Great Pond Mountain Wildlands
The Great Pond Mountain Wildlands property is a sizeable nature preserve and recreation area located in East Orland. Its 4,500 acres are comprised of woodlands, wetlands, rivers, and several small mountains, including the property’s 1,029-foot-tall namesake. Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust (GPMCT) made their first purchase of land in the area in 2005 and have Read More
Piney Knoll Conservation Area
Located just steps away from the University of Maine’s campus in Orono, the Piney Knoll Conservation Area presents visitors with diverse wildlife, varied terrain, and bountiful recreational opportunities. Its 57 acres encompass riverside marshes, lovely meadows, and pristine forest stands, including the group of tall white pines atop a knoll from which the area derives Read More
Libby Hill Forest
Libby Hill Forest, located near Sebago Lake in southern Maine, houses more than 11 miles of multi-use trails in a pleasant, wooded environment. A majority of the preserve is owned by the Gray Community Endowment, an independent 501(c)(3) organization, with the remainder belonging to the Town of Gray and its school district. The plethora of Read More
Millinocket Forest — Mud Brook & Sandy Stream
Located directly east of Baxter State Park, the Millinocket Forest presents visitors with some quality recreational opportunities and great views of Katahdin. With the help of funds from the Land for Maine’s Future program, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) purchased the 5,061-acre Sandy Stream property in 2011, which they then conveyed to the Maine Read More
