High Island Preserve is located just off the eastern shore of St. George near the confluence of Tenant’s Harbor and Long Cove. After decades of interest and effort, Maine Coast Heritage Trust was finally able to purchase the island in 2016 with the help of a grant from the Land for Maine’s Future program. The Read More
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Langlais Sculpture Preserve
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
Bald and Ragged Mountains
Both standing at about 1,300 ft., these twin peaks present Midcoast residents and visitors with some excellent hikes and spectacular views of shimmering lakes, dense forests, and nearby Penobscot Bay. Coastal Mountains Land Trust has spearheaded ambitious efforts to conserve these mountains and their surrounding areas for decades. They manage a good deal of the Read More
Appleton Preserve
There are more than 300 species of vascular plants in seven different natural community types. The community type that occupies the largest area on the property is the Hemlock Forest, which includes small patches of Red Maple Sensitive Fern Swamp in low-lying areas mostly associated with the riparian zone. The plant diversity at Appleton Preserve Read More
Beech Hill
A short walk up Beech Hill rewards one with panoramic views of the Midcoast, stretching from the Georges River Valley out to Monhegan Island and east to Mount Desert Island. Generations of local residents have frequented Beech Hill–enjoying family hikes and picnics, blueberry-picking, and quiet reflection in an inspiring setting. This cherished community landmark is Read More
Birch Point State Park Addition
A grant from the Land for Maine’s Future program allowed the Maine Department of Conservation to acquire land needed to complete public ownership of the beach, protecting the site’s natural character by buffering it from development. Known for its gentle surf and brisk waters, the attractive crescent-shaped beach at Birch State Point Park (known locally as Lucia Read More
Burnt and Sheep Islands
Two undeveloped islands off North Haven, 15-acre Burnt Island and 25-acre Sheep Island, support two pairs of nesting Bald Eagles that are among the most successful in the state. Between 1970 and 1989, the Burnt Island eagle pair (or their successors) raised more than 21 eaglets, according to Charlie Todd, a wildlife biologist with the Read More
Camden Hills State Park
The Camden Hills, which offer spectacular views of Penobscot Bay and the surrounding countryside, are a popular destination both for out-of-state visitors and area residents. Camden Hills State Park sees the highest day-use of any park in Maine and its visitation keeps growing. The area’s scenic beauty is matched by its ecological significance: the Maine Read More
Clarry Hill
With roughly 360 acres of blueberry fields in active management, Clarry Hill plays an important role in the midcoast blueberry industry. Its high elevations, with expansive views out to the Camden Hills and Western mountains, have made it a target for development as coastal growth and new home construction migrate inland. Subdivision and development of Read More
