Location: Near East Machias, Washington County Description: The 11,000-acre Rocky Lake Public Reserved Land unit borders three lakes near East Machias and provides opportunities for boating, camping, and fishing in a wildlife-rich area. The unit is home to nesting Bald Eagles, white-tailed deer, snowshoe hare, bobcat, coyote, black bear, and even fisher. The East Machias River, four Read More
Wildlife Watching
Maine is home to many iconic species of wildlife—the Common Loon, black bears, Canada lynx, Osprey, and of course, moose! Exploring Maine's outdoors often offers you a glimpse of these beautiful creatures. Learn more about Maine wildlife in our Creature Feature. Explore these locations for a chance to see Maine's wildlife up close. Please remember to leave their nests, dens, and young offspring alone if you come across them while exploring.
Salmon Brook Lake Bog Public Reserved Land
Location: Perham, Aroostook County Description: The Salmon Brook Lake Bog Public Reserved Land is a 1,857-acre unit, of which 1,053 acres are designated as an Ecological Reserve. It is located in an area where limestone bedrock has created relatively high pH soils. Such conditions support significant natural features including circumneutral fenspeatland vegetation dominated by sedges and/or shrubs Read More
Scopan Public Reserved Land
Location: Township 11, Range 4, between Presque Isle and Ashland, Aroostook County Description: The Scopan unit contains some of the most rugged terrain in Aroostook County, including 1,400-foot high Scopan Mountain. From Scopan Mountain hikers can view Katahdin and Alder Lake, and can enjoy seasonal waterfalls. The 16,700-acre unit also contains wetlands that are frequented Read More
Tumbledown Public Reserved Land
Location: West of Weld, in Franklin County Description: The Tumbledown Public Reserved Land unit is 10,000 acres of mountainous trails and several peaks with dramatic views of surrounding Franklin County. The trails vary in difficulty, but the popular Tumbledown Mountain Trail leads you to Tumbledown Pond, a scenic pond atop the mountain where hikers often 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
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
Popham Beach
Chosen By: Beth Comeau, Communications Manager Location: Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County Description: Popham Beach is a sandy beach near Fort Popham, at the mouth of the Kennebec River. It’s near the site of the short-lived Popham Colony, founded in 1607 and abandoned the following year. Farther down the beach is Popham Beach State Park, a state Read More
