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, Advocacy Assistant and IT Coordinator 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 Read More
Cobscook Bay State Park
Chosen By: Lisa Pohlmann, NRCM CEO Location: Whiting, Washington County Description: The wildlife-rich waters of Cobscook Bay surround this 888-acre park on three sides, providing opportunities to watch birds and observe the ebb and flow of the region’s impressive tides. Cobscook, the Maliseet-Passamaquoddy tribal word for “boiling tides,” aptly describes this setting where the tidal Read More
Green Point Wildlife Management Area
Chosen By: Allison Wells, Senior Director, Public Affairs 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 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
Little Moose Mountain
Chosen By: Todd Martin, Grassroots Outreach Coordinator and NRCM Rising Director Location: Greenville, Piscataquis County Description: Hiking trails that run along Little Moose Mountain, offering opportunities including modest day-hiking, fishing at undeveloped ponds, wildlife watching, and primitive hike-in camping in a scenic, remote setting. Favorite Season(s) to Visit: Summer and fall Activities: Hiking, photography Why 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
