At the town line between Brunswick and Harpswell on Route 123, a panoramic view opens out on both sides of the roadway, with historic farm structures flanked by wide fields leading down to tidal marshes and open water. These lands lie in the narrow isthmus at the top of Harpswell Neck, situated on a historic Read More
Paddling, Kayaking, and Canoeing
Maine has miles of rivers, thousands of lakes and ponds, and a vast coastline to explore. Grab your kayak or canoe and spend time at any of these locations, paddling around and enjoying Maine’s beautiful outdoors.
Spednic Lake/Upper St. Croix River — St. Croix International Waterway
Since 1992, the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program has funded five projects along Spednic Lake and the upper St. Croix River, working with the Province of New Brunswick to preserve an exceptional, undeveloped corridor along the U.S.-Canada border. he LMF projects have protected more than 4,100 acres of land and 72 miles of shoreline Read More
Tibbetts Pond
Public access to Tibbetts Pond, a 5-acre pond well-suited to brook trout, was threatened when the surrounding private land was listed for sale. By acquiring 9.5 acres with all the Pond’s shore frontage, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife guaranteed access for bank fishing and canoeing on this small, readily accessible water body. Read More
Tidal Falls
Eight miles east of Ellsworth, Route One crosses a river that divides Taunton and Frenchman Bays. This is the site of Tidal Falls (or Sullivan Falls), the region’s most dramatic reversing falls. Here, the fast-moving Taunton River attracts osprey, blue herons, Bald Eagles, and seals, as well as many human visitors drawn to the rush Read More
Tide Mill Farm
The easement held by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife protects Tide Mill Farm’s significant ecological values and ensures that the public will have access to portions of the property that do not intrude on the farmstead. Hikers can enjoy more than 2.5 miles of trails up Bell’s and Crane Mountains, with outcrops Read More
Tinker Island
Tinker Island, a prominent 430-acre landmark in Blue Hill Bay, has long been a popular destination for picnicking, beachcombing, camping, and hunting. Area residents grew concerned when both halves of the island were placed on the open market for a combined price of $3.5 million. The southern half, which had an approved 10-lot subdivision in Read More
West Branch of the Penobscot River
The productive forestlands that extend from Moosehead Lake to the headwaters of the St. John River lie at the heart of Maine’s North Woods. This region bordering the legendary West Branch of the Penobscot River is rich in history, folklore, and tradition, and remains a vital resource today – providing timber that fuels the regional Read More
Woodward Point Preserve
Woodward Point Preserve is located in Eastern Brunswick and is made up of soft sand, which becomes a walkable mudflat when the tide goes out. Recently, softshell clams have been showing up in the cove, to the surprise of many, as clam populations are down around the state due to the introduction of the invasive Read More
Worthley Pond
Worthley Pond, a 375-acre great pond 10 miles west of Livermore Falls, offers boating and angling opportunities in an attractive setting near Black Mountain. Recreational access to this pond is now guaranteed, through the state’s acquisition of a small boat access site. Grants from the Land for Maine’s Future Program and the U.S. Fish & Read More
