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Being the fifth largest park in Maine, it may be surprising to hear that within an hour's drive lives the second largest population in the state.

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Bordering the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine's North Central Woods, and home to the tallest peak in the state.

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Not old or very big, the 62 acres of Birch Point State Park is worth a visit to swim, bike, picnic, or hike.

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A 21.5-mile network of easy-to-advanced hikes. At 730 acres, Bradbury Mountain State Park is one of the most popular in Maine, even in the winter.

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Rangeley Lake stretches a total of nine miles through the western mountains of Maine.

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Totaling 898 acres in Maine's North Woods, Aroostook has the honor of being the state's first state park.

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Camden Hills State Park is known as "the spot" for those looking to find breathtaking views of Maine.

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Hiking, picnicking, camping, boating, and birdwatching activities are available in abundance on the 888 acres of Cobscook Bay State Park.

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Damariscotta Lake State Park is a popular day-use park open for a fee from Memorial Day to Labor Day for boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and all other water recreation activities.

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Flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, the Saco River opens up just south of a 117-acre public recreation area known as Ferry Beach State Park.

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Penobscot Bay in south-central Maine is often said to be one of the top cruising bays in the world.

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Grafton Notch is a mountain pass marking the very end of the northeastern Mahoosuc Mountain Range.

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First realized in 1971 as a donation to "maintain this natural sanctuary in its original state without improvements," Holbrook Island Sanctuary State Park is now a total of 1,345 acres and includes meadows.

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Popular in the summertime for boating and swimming.

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Historically, Lamoine State Park was a naval base for coal refueling, when coal became obsolete, the area became a 55-acre park.

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On the southeast shore of the largest mountain lake in the United States, Moosehead Lake, you'll find Lily Bay State Park.

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Mackworth Island is a smaller, approximately 100-acre, island located in Falmouth, Maine. With limited parking and only a short walking trail around the island, you'll want to arrive early to visit and skip rocks across the Casco Bay.

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The original 186-acres of Moose Point State Park were used as a large working dairy farm with silos, farm buildings, and sixty head of cattle.

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Mount Kineo is one of the most unique state parks in Maine, for multiple reasons.

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Open year-round, this 7,489 acre Mt. Blue State Park is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. With extensive hiking, biking, horse, and motor trails, as well as a lake, nature center, amphitheater, and 136 campsites, you'll find endless things to do here.

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Owls Head State Park is one of Maine's smaller public parks around Penobscot Bay.

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Located in the picturesque Central Maine Highlands, Peaks-Kenny State Park was gifted to the state in 1964 in honor of Francis Peaks' sister and parents.

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If you love observatories and amazing views, then the Penobscot Narrows Observatory needs to be on your bucket list.

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Nestled between the mouths of the Morse and Kennebec Rivers, Popham Beach State Park is a total of 605 acres of uniquely carved dunes and beach.

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Quoddy Head State Park earns the title of the easternmost lighthouse, and of also being the closest point in the United States to the African continent.

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Range Pond State Park is actually a public recreation area partially wrapping around the lower of three ponds that make up the Range Pond Complex.

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Donated in 1946, Reid State Park is the first saltwater beach to be state-owned.

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Located on Georgetown Island, Maine, Roque Bluffs State Park is a total of 274 acres of bluffs, shoreland, woods, and an old orchard.

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On the southeastern coast of Maine sits Scarborough, a coastal resort town, and one of the fastest-growing communities for families.

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Sebago Lake State Park has the honor of being one of the first five state parks to be recognized in Maine.

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Known as the nation's most easterly port and located at the entrance to Cobscook Bay, Moose Island is part of an 87-acre protected wild area, Shackford Head State Park.

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Swan Lake State Park is a small 67-acre recreation area on the north shore of Swan Lake, the largest lake in the area at 1,364 acres.

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Not far from the most visited national forest in New England, White Mountain National Forest, Swans Falls Campground is located in the scenic Mt. Washington Valley and is a popular camping spot and put in for the Saco River.

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Two Lights State Park is a beautiful 41-acres of headland on Cape Elizabeth Maine.

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Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park was originally used by Native Americans as farm and hunting land before being developed into an estate in 1785.

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Located only three miles off the shoreline of Penobscot Bay, 70-acre Warren Island State Park is only accessible by boat.

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Only five miles away from the busy coastal town of Freeport, Wolfe's Neck State Park is a 244-acre getaway.

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Teddy Roosevelt, both President and avid naturalist, spent a lot of his time on a small area of land where the West Branch of the Mattawamkeag River and First Brook meet.

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Constructed in 1765 in the traditional colonial style, the Colburn House has a history of famous occupants including Aaron Burr, Benedict Arnold, and Reuben Colburn himself.

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Originally home to Native Americans for over one thousand years, the site was established as an early English outpost sometime between 1625 and 1628 and is now one of the most historically significant sites in the nation.

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Totaling 17 acres, Eagle Island State Historic Site is actually the home of late Admiral Robert Peary, the first to lead a successful North Pole expedition without the use of mechanical devices.

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Fort Baldwin State Historic Site is located in the town of Phippsburg, Maine, a small seaside city home also to Popham Fort and Beach.

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Fort Edgecomb State Historic Site was established in a time when colonial rule was an impending threat, and the remains of old barracks, guns, and quarters give hint to the strength of this fortress complex.

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During the French Indian War, the British built three major forts to control waterways to the ocean, Fort Halifax was one such fort constructed in 1754.

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Left behind after the Aroostook War, the Fort Kent State Historic Site is another reminder of the struggles faced by early settlers to the region.

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One of the best-preserved military fortifications on the New England seacoast.

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Today Fort McClary State Historic Site has been the site of fortifications protecting the mouth of the Piscataqua River for the past almost 300 years.

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Machiasport, Maine is a historic seaport home to the Fort O'Brien State Historic Site, though the name has changed with its destruction and rebuilding over the course of 90 years and is sometimes known as Fort Machias.

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Situated only two miles away from Maine's busiest beach, Fort Popham State Historic Site is an old fortification originally dating to the Civil War era and the Popham colony.

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Katahdin was a small railroad town of nothing more than a station, a 100 room hotel, an ironworks, and the few who worked there.

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Now only a small commemorative plaque, the Storer Garrison State Historic Site is worth a visit to learn of the early tumultuous history that once was commonplace here.

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The eastern side of the Damariscotta River hosts a unique archaeological feature on the National Register of Historic Places, the Whaleback Shell Midden.

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Though fly fishing dates back over many civilizations, many consider this area to be where it all began, and a glance at the map may give hints as to why.

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Bigelow Preserve Public Land is a whopping 36,000 plus acres of lakes, rivers, diverse forests, and even an entire mountain range.

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Not only a beautiful spot to camp and enjoy the recreation the water has to offer, the Chain of Ponds Public Land offers visitors a trip back in time as well.

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Chamberlain Lake Public Land sits on the shore of Chamberlain Lake, a significant piece of the southern Allagash Waterway, and the deepest and biggest lake in Maine's North Woods.

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The Cutler Coast Public Land is a biologist or animal watcher's dream.

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Dead River Public Land is a wildlife reserve area known for camping, fishing, and photography.

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Deboullie Public Land From the French word, debouler, in reference to the many old rock slides that dot this region.

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Along the bank of the Damariscotta River visitors will find Dodge Point Public Land, which includes 548 acres of shoreline beaches, small gulleys, and a freshwater pond.

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Over the years Donnell Pond Public Land has slowly grown bit by bit thanks to the generous donations of conservation trusts and private citizens.

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Significant to Maine's ecosystem with a designated ecological preserve on the eastern side, the Duck Lake Public Land is used for both learning and study.

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Over 23,000-acres which includes most of Eagle Lake. The public land abuts Square Lake to the east with a thoroughfare connecting the two lakes.

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Four Ponds Public Land totals 6,000 acres and is best known for the portion of the Appalachian Trail running through it, skirting the ponds.

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Chesuncook Lake was created after the building of the Ripogenus Dam and is Maine's third-largest at 26,200 acres.

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As one of Maine's largest peat bog ecosystems, Great Heath Public Land is considered an appointed Ecological Reserve to protect the delicate species that grow here.

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Comprised of 20,000 acres of land in western Maine.

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Containing both flat and rolling forest lands, as well as the Little Moose Mountain Range and its rocky front, the Little Moose Public Land area is a total of 15,000 acres of remote scenery and outdoor fun. tion.

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The Machias River is a popular waterway stretching over 70 miles long.

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A premier recreational destination lying amidst some of Maine's most spectacular mountains.

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The Public Land Area of Moosehead Lake sits on Maine's largest freshwater lake, as well as the headwaters of the Kennebec River.

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Backcountry hiking through rolling hills and forests characterizes the Nahmakanta Public Lands.

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Pineland Public Land is now 600 acres of trails and forests, previously though, it was a working farm and school with a controversial history.

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Part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, encompassing the Bald Mountain Land Unit, and including 21 miles of the Richardson and Mooselookmeguntic shoreline, Richardson Public Land is a reserved area totaling 22,000 acres.

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Openly marked by the glaciers that came through here, Rocky Lake Public Land is home to lakes, ponds, streams, and rocky shorelines.

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Not a pond but a part of the Allagash River, Round Pond Public Land is roughly 20,000 acres and popular in the fall time for the hunting it provides.

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Not completely unadulterated, but still relatively remote, campers and day visitors alike will enjoy the unique land the Scopan Public Land has to offer.

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Scraggly Lake Public Land sits on 10,000 acres of mainly pine forest, except for the random bog, sloping hill, marsh, or pond.

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The sprawling Seboeis Public Land frames numerous lakes and ponds and is itself bordered by the Katahdin Wilderness to the north.

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Most who have traversed the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, an over 90-mile long boating stretch of historical significance, will recognize the most popular starting point in the Telos Public Land.

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Both the Wassataquoik Stream and parts of the East Branch of the Penobscot River are found flowing through the 775 acres of the Wassataquoik Public Land.

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Once the former Aroostook Valley Railroad running from Washburn to Presque Isle, the Aroostook Valley Trail is now 28 miles of backcountry woods and fields.

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Like many of Maine's railroads made popular by the shipping of timber and farm products, the now Bangor and Aroostook Trail is all that is left of a once-busy route.

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Cutting from one side of Maine to the other is the Down East Sunrise Trail, the longest stretch of the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile bike or walking trek stretching from Florida to Maine.

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Also known as the Moosehead or Newport/Dover-Foxcroft Trail, Four Seasons Adventure Trail lives up to its name.

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The Kennebec Valley Trail may only be a short 8 mile stretch, but it is filled with history.

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The Lagrange to Medford Trail is another shorter, but must-see, route. At only 11.4 miles in length, the pathway takes visitors through secluded woods, moose territory, and past old restored historic relics.

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The Sherman to Patten Trail runs through six miles of Aroostook County, Maine.

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Part of the largest ATV trail system east of the Mississippi, the 38.8 miles of the Southern Bangor and Aroostook Trail are a popular outdoor enthusiasts destination.

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As another nicely repurposed railroad track, the St. John Valley Heritage Trail is a popular 16.5 mile path from St. John to St. Francis.

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The Whistle Stop Trail in Maine showcases what is thought of as picturesque Maine countryside.

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A 3-acres town park on the shore of the Salmon Falls River.

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A scenic town park located at the base of the dam along the Salmon Falls River.

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Donated from private land as a protected easement, Fairchild has only 17 acres of protected forests along the Chauncey Creek Shoreline.

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This 94-acre town-owned park is the crown jewel of Kittery.

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The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge protects a total of 7600 acres from Cape Elizabeth to Kittery, Maine.

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Only 2.7 acres, Seapoint Preserve is a beautiful little spot in the town of Kittery, Maine.

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This 23-acre town-owned park is tucked away in a residential neighborhood of Kittery and offers a 1-mile trail network that passes through a beautiful old-growth forest.

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A small town-owned park in Cape Neddick which serves as the viewing area for Nubble Light, which is just offshore on an island.

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The site of working communal farms, gardens, and trails for visitors.

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To protect and learn from the delicate ecosystems in our coastal regions, and to help educate the public about the importance of conservation.

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The Carson Trail is one of the few areas where visitors can view and experience a large salt marsh that was able to take root and turn into a meadow.

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This small preserve provides access to a small section of the shoreline and a sandbar which leads to tidal areas.

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With easy and flat trails, the 14 acres of pristine forests along the Kennebunk River are the perfect spot to get in a nice walk through the woods.

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Located on nearly 80 acres of properties owned by the town of Kennebunk, the Murphy Preserve is contiguous with Wonder Brook Preserve, making this an excellent location for a short or longer stroll.

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Perfect for biking and walking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter, the Sea Road Preserve and Bridle Path are an important part of the Kennebunk Land Trust.

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Not every town can boast having its own wildlife sanctuary right downtown, but the town of Kennebunk does.

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Grist Mill is a unique and historical acquisition of the Kennebunk Land Trust.

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A small, town park located on the banks of the Kennebunk River.

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A 4.8-mile paved walk along Ocean Ave that offers scenic ocean views, access to Blowing Cave, Spouting Rock, and a walk past the Bush family estimate on Walker's Point.

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A large, sandy beach with grassy dunes at the backdrop which allows for some seclusion from the surrounding homes.

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This sanctuary is actually just an access path to the Gil Boucher Park, however, it's an excellent location for birders.

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A 30-acre sanctuary owned by the Audubon Society which is considered by birders to be a "must-visit" destination.

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A small, town park which overlooks the inner harbor, and an excellent spot to picnic or enjoy a little bird watching.

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A small, town park along Biddeford Pool offers birders easy access to the tide pools, and an opportunity for visitors to picnic and enjoy the scenic view.

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A scenic town-owned park along the banks of the Saco River includes an observation deck, lawn, picnic areas, and benches.

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Ted Wells was a famous musician, teacher, and naturalist of Maine.

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A tiny town-owned park with benches, a water fountain, and access to Pine Point Beach.

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Owascoag was the original name of the now popular town of Scarborough.

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Starting in the woods near Kennebunk and running almost thirty miles to the lighthouse of South Portland, the Eastern Trail is a popular walking path for those wishing to view historical Maine.

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Home to Portland Head Light, the most photographed lighthouse in America.

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A small park next to and under the Casco Bay Bridge which provides a small picnic area and a floating dock for launching in the Portland Harbor.

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This 8.8-acre city park offers sweeping views of the busy Portland Harbor, Portland skyline, and access to the Bug Light.

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A mile-long stretch meant for a short and easy relaxing stroll along the coast.

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This 85-acre wildlife sanctuary is home to Jewell Falls, Portland's only natural waterfall.

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A 1-mile trail which was funded by the restoration funds from the Julie N oil spill in Portland Harbor in 1996.

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This tiny park's most popular attraction is the big red bell buoy which kids love to climb on as their parents wait to be seated at one of the nearby restaurants.

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The park itself is actually an art installation created by Mags Harries and Lajos Heder, which celebrates the "moon tide" - the monthly highest tide.

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This 9.3 acres park offers sweeping views of Portland Harbor, Casco Bay, and the busy sailboat and commercial fishermen traffic.

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A 2-mile paved path along the harbor and shoreline.

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A 48-acre wooded preserve which provides access to the Presumpscot River and the Presumpscot Falls.

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25 acres of a high-risk ecological system set aside and protected for both the habitat and public.

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An excellent example of a white and sandy New England beach with a wooded backdrop.

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A wide-open 1.7-mile loop with sweeping views or plenty of opportunities to watch for wildlife.

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A short mowed path runs along a fence to the former location of a boat launch.

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This small park is the perfect place to stop and stretch the legs during a long ride or to enjoy a picnic lunch.

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A small park with camping and several paths for walking overlooking Casco Bay.

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A nineteenth-century salt-water farm on the estuary of the Harraseeket River, is owned by Freeport Historical Society.

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140 acres of protected wildlife habitat only a mile from the downtown of the town of Freeport.

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A 124-acres preserve on Maquoit Bay with a 1-mile loop trail that provides access to the shoreline.

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11 acres with an easy mile trail network that most guests use for birdwatching and relaxing strolls.

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Looping for 1.3 miles along both sides of the riverbank and crossing a historic swinging pedestrian suspension bridge.

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Over 4,000 feet of coast along the Middle Bay Cove.

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An easy path that heads out to overlook the Middle Bay.

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A coastal walk with sparse cover but sweeping views.

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A moderate mile and a half of walking, the pathway follows the bedrock sheets of moss-covered peat down to the shores of Long Reach.

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A little over a mile of trails take hikers through the wetland areas and mixed wooded land.

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A 3.9-mile trail network with passage to a pond and its surrounding salt marsh and wetland habitat.

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A thriving location surrounded by salt marshes, visitors are more than welcome to walk, hike, snowshoe, or cross country ski through the sanctuary.

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12 acres of land sitting directly on the Damariscotta River.

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A great family hike with wonderful spots for picnics and watching marine life.

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This is a beautiful and secluded picnic area on the quiet southwestern side of Mount Desert Island.

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The ruins of a 17th-century French settlement sit on Saint Croix Island in eastern Maine, a reminder of a time when France was seeking to establish claim on a large swath of North America.

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Visitors are welcome to hike, bike, and explore the trails through the reestablished overgrowth of stoic giant pines.

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A short and easy half-hour walk through trees, fields, a cemetery, and a shrine.

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Made up of multiple trails looping their way through the grounds.

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A flat and easy walk, the Douglas Memorial Woods Conservation Area maybe only 22 acres but is still a quiet and peaceful place to visit.

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An 89-acre land area of wooded deciduous forest, leaf scattered floors, small rocky cliffs, and a perfect mountainous outlook.

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A mile-long easy loop hike that starts at the Ogunquit Dog Park and passes vernal pools, open marshy fields, and old stone walls.

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Covering roughly 3 to 4 miles of trails, the Ogunquit River Trail Network is a series of six routes coming together to form walking areas that meander through a variety of landscapes.

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Though the loop trail here is only a mile long, The Kenyon Hill Preserve is worth a visit for the spectacular scenery alone.

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Easy trails wind through a surprising mix of vernal pools and old homesteads on the Tatnic Woods Preserve.

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Simone Savage is the one to thank for the beautiful and diverse twenty six acres of the Savage Wildlife Preserve.

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Reminiscent of a southern swamp, the Orris Falls Conservation Area is a 171-acre property of wetland and rocky habitat.

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Consisting primarily of views of hardwood forests and open fields, the 100 acres of the Negutaquet Conservation Area were originally meant to be a subdivision.

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Located on a wetland heath of 1,600 acres, the actual preserve is only 145 acres large but provides enough variety for a range of flora and fauna.

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Part of 48,000 acres of Maine's diverse natural habitat protected to conserve natural resources.

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A 135-acre preserve with an easy 2.2-mile trail network through a forest and along the river frontage.

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Totaling 229 acres, with two miles of conserved riverfront property, the Keay Brook Preserve borders both the Salmon Falls River and the Keay Brook.

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Moderate to difficult with no extensive trail markings, the Rocky Hills Preserve is a secluded area of roughly 200 acres.

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Following 2,000 feet of the Kennebunk River, the wildlife here is abundant.

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Though small, the area connects to two other popular conservation areas, making this a very popular spot for bird watchers to visit.

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Not far from downtown Kennebunk is a quiet and secluded area deep enough into the woods to make visitors feel as if they have traveled far away.

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With an easy looping trail of only a couple of miles, most of the preserve is occupied by the main attraction, a 45-acre pond.

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Previously a large rolling field of blueberry barrens, it is now a protected stretch managed for wildlife conservation and community recreation.

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Located right behind the Hope Cemetery, the 72 acres of thick woods.

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Claiming fame as both the highest point in Kennebunkport and the largest area of un-fragmented coastal forest.

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The three trails making up the network are easy to follow and offer rewarding little hikes.

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Tyler Brook Preserve follows it's namesake through marshy wetlands and scenic overlooks.

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Once an exclusive and private property, Timber Point was acquired to become a scenic refuge for birds and wildlife.

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Following rivers, overlooking wetlands, and rambling through woods, the preserve is well marked with colored blazes along each trail.

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One of the largest undeveloped areas where visitors can still view the natural landscape of beautiful Kittery, Maine.

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The entirety of the preserve is 70 acres, consisting mainly of woods.

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Norton Preserve is the largest of the Kennebunk Land Trust and a great location for those looking to explore for the day.

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Clayton Lane may be small but ideal for getting away and exploring.

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All parts of a valuable system leading to the important Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.

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Well-known and popular to visit due to their scenic location and easy access.

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An over 2-mile network following game trails, old wood tote roads, and crossing plank bridges and streams.

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A surprisingly serene walk along a network of routes only a few feet from US Route 1.

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A walk along this easy 1.7-mile loop will bring guests through a variety of soft and hardwood trees.

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The area is unique in that it has tupelo trees, a rare sight to see so far north.

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A popular 3.9-mile moderate level trail.

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An easy, well-marked and nicely made series of walking paths.

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Popular at all times of the year for walking, biking, cross country skiing, and ATV riding.

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The Saco Heath is unique for many reasons, but most prominent is its uncommon ecology due to the coalesced blog shape.

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Waterboro Barrens Preserve is one of a kind in Maine.

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Approximately two miles of trails run over the gentle slopes of the 171 acres of Tatnic Hills Preserve.

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A large mass of deep sandy soil is the basis for the growth of the Warrens Barrens Preserve.

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Sitting along the South Acton Swamp, the Hobbs Farm Trail is a unique stroll for conservationists and wildlife observers.

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The 25 acres of Goat Hill have been for years in the process of becoming a protected public access area in the town of Acton.

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As part of the Grant family since 1905, the Mary Grant Nature Preserve is both important to conservation and history.

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The Sousa Family Preserve totals 213 acres near the Walnut Hill Focus Area.

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Home to endangered species such as the Blanding's turtle and the black racer snake.

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A quaint neighborhood path in the town of Shapleigh, the Goose Pond Overlook is only a quarter-mile hike to views of Goose Pond.

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As the 43rd town incorporated in Maine, Shapleigh has a long history of residents, logging, and millwork.

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An easy two-mile hike along the river, through forests, and small swampy areas.

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A moderately easy route, the trail is only a half-mile long but passes through the woods along the Salmon Falls River.

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From flying squirrels to exotic flowers, the Hilton-Winn Preserve has something for everyone.

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As a beautiful acreage of trees and meadows, the Highland Farm Preserve is popular at all times of the year.

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The York River Estuary region is one of the best-preserved examples of a marsh-estuarine ecosystem.

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The McFeeley Preserve is a densely forested area popular during the heat of the day for animals and guests alike.

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An important protected area with only old stone walls and remnants of homesteads left to depict its agricultural past.

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The loop trail here runs approximately three-quarters of a mile past the Smelt Brook, its marshlands, and a nearby pond.

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The Perkinstown Wildlife Commons sits on 288 acres of mostly forested land.

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The Blanding's Park Wildlife Sanctuary is unique based on the fact that it is a completely volunteer, grassroots conservation.

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The Back Cove Trail in Portland is one of the most popular around.

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Still a work in progress with plans for even more expansion, the Mountain Division Trail was once a scenic railroad route from Portland to Vermont.

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Both trails are well marked and relatively easy jaunts offering views of the scenic Long Pond and Kennebec Highlands.

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A nice and easy half-mile stroll through Maine's forested land.

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Originally meant to be a development, the 21 acres of Hobstone Woods were set aside in 1997 as a woodland retreat.

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The Pollack Brook Preserve is a 50-acre property of thickly forested mixed conifer and hardwood trees.

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A145 acre preserve with four miles of pathways past watery forest wells and century-old trees.

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As a prime example of Cape Elizabeth's rocky headlands, this small area is untouched by development.

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A neighborhood recreating area popular among bikers, runners, and dog walkers, the Greely Woods are the spot to be for a mid-afternoon stroll.

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Located in Casco Bay, the 10 acres of Basket Island are popular for kayakers, boaters, and canoers to stop in for the day and hike or picnic.

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Right on the shores of Chebeague Island, the 8.2 acres of Curit are preserved for visitors to enjoy tree-framed water views and to observe the coastal shoreline wildlife in action.

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Roughly 8.5 acres, the property of Belvin was created with the primary focus of protecting the beach of Chandler's Cove.

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Farwell Forest is part of a large forestry conservation effort in the region to keep Maine's woods and wildlife healthy.

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Due to the continuous raucous of peepers, the wetlands here have always been known as a prime gathering ground for the tiny frogs and salamanders of the area.

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Gray Path is special in that it allows access to the east end of Chebeague Island.

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Sitting on the southeastern shore of Chebeague Island, this area is for walking, swimming, fishing, and other outdoor recreation use.

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As a beautiful and secluded 39 acres, the Rock Ridge is an interesting preservation area in that it surrounds a subdivision.

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For those into history, birding, or leisurely strolls not far from home, the Evergreen Cemetery offers the perfect spot in Portland's center.

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As a 16 acre refuge in Casco Bay, Stockman Island is a great place for both bird habitat and visiting.

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As a path of non-motorized access, the Waterfall Trail was established for walking, hiking, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing on the way to and in the Rines Forest area.

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River walks are the place to be for those looking to visit and experience a city, or for locals to use and relax on on their way home from a long day at the office.

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A 5.6-mile trail starting in the Wainwright athletic fields and ending in Bug Light Park in South Portland.

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Ferns, scenic water views, and old stone structures dot the Calderwood Trails.

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A flat and beautiful 100-acre island in the Casco Bay, Little Chebeague Island features short and easy trails totaling 1.2 miles along shores and through forests.

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A 67-acre property that was part of the Arnold family for three generations was generously gifted to the New England Forestry Foundation.

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The 86 acres of Bliss Woods became a conservation effort once it was realized that rapid development of the area caused disappearing recreational woodland.

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Brickyard Point was not originally the island it is today but was once an actively worked part of the mainland.

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Once the site of an old landfill, the park is now grown and sculpted into a beautiful recreation area of woods, wetlands, and meadows.

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Sitting on 30 acres, the woods are mainly thick pine and feature easy and flat dirt trails for guests to casually stroll through.

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The Bayside Trail is an easy and flat mile stretch connecting the neighborhoods of East Bayside and Bayside.

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The Capisic Park sits on 18 acres of quiet and well-maintained land in Portland.

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A pleasant 2.6-mile trail connecting Portland's transportation stations and West Commercial Street.

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Built-in commemoration of Portland's 20 years of trail systems, the route passes through the best of the city.

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Designed specifically for school children, this 1.2-mile pathway connects the Lyman Moore and Lyseth schools to each other.

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Presumpscot Falls were once encumbered in their natural flow by the Smelt Hill Dam that controlled this waterway since 1731.

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The flat, dirt route runs 1.5 miles through Portland and is informally known as "Sandy Road."

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A scenic walk and an interesting place to come to discover local history.

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A 1.1-mile loop trail that is easy and welcoming to all ages.

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An easy trail for hikers due to its short length of .8 miles.

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Opened in 1832, the Cumberland and Oxford Canals were a major project and industrial mechanism in Maine's history.

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The Intervale Preserve may be small with only a short half-mile loop trail, but the views along the way and the opportunities beside the Royal River abound.

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A 1.2-mile loop trail that crosses over a stream, passes an old stone quarry and makes its way to the summit

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The 23 acres of the preserve is host to a 1.3-mile loop trail running along the shoreline with spectacular sweeping views across Casco Bay.

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The 300 acres of Knight's Pond Preserve offers a little something for everyone.

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Totaling 3,100 acres, this massive wetland area is the largest saltwater marsh in the state.

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Two well-maintained trails run through the property here totaling approximately one and a half miles in length.

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In 1996 the 35-acre property was donated to the Scarborough Land Trust and now has a mile of walking trails running along streams and waterfalls for the public's enjoyment.

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Although there are trees scattered throughout the property, most of the land is a large and open wetland meadow.

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A historic 52-acre property that now functions as a nonprofit organization where visitors to the old farmstead will enjoy traversing the 2 miles of trails crossing brooks and passing hayfields.

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Running through woods and tidal marshlands, Long Creek is an impressive little waterway to visit for scenic views.

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A short but scenic wooded area, the South Branch Trail creates the perfect connecting route between Maine Mall and the shops at Clarke's Pond Plaza.

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A nice getaway in Southern Portland, Hinckley Park has a network of loop trails totaling almost 3 miles where hikers come to enjoy some time in the park with friends and family.

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Another path decorating South Portland, the Trout Brook Nature Area hosts a short and easy trail system close to residential areas for locals to get out and enjoy.

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Approximately a mile and a half long loop, the Wainwright Athletic Fields Complex presents for a flat and easy trail around multiple sports fields.

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Totaling 40 acres, the Great Pond Trail provides for an exceptional way to experience the pond and its many habitats.

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The Gull Crest and Town Center Trails fall within this massive network, specifically connecting neighborhoods, Spurwink Avenue, and Ocean House Road.

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Stonegate Trails run through 80 acres of woods and are primarily used as the connecting point between Robinson Woods and Fort Williams Park.

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The woods feature a 1.7-mile loop trail through the trees, a meadow, wetlands, as well as a pond.

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The two connecting trails here are well marked, flat, and easy to follow through the 75 acres of groves.

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Totaling 216 acres, the woods are located right in Cumberland and are a popular destination for those seeking seclusion.

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Totaling 250 acres, 22 of those are set aside as well maintained mixed-use sports fields.

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The 22 acres of Broad Cove feature trees, a field, and picnicking areas, with the main draw of half the acreage being located along the shoreline.

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The Community Park features mostly woodland habitat with some waterfalls depending on the season.

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Easy trails pass through the well-maintained woods of the town of Falmouth known as the Hadlock Community Forest.

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Only a few minutes from Portland with an easy mile and a half of trails.

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Part of a section of land totaling 520 acres, the Blackstrap Community Forest is part of the largest block of protected area in Falmouth.

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With two and a half miles of easy to moderate routes, the Falmouth Nature Preserve is known as a great area for outdoor recreation.

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An easy winding 1.4-mile walk mostly through open areas, the creator of this trail was none other than the forces of nature, a tornado in particular.

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As a 65 acre property surrounding a major brook, managed fields, and forests, the Chandler Brook Preserve is a wildlife haven.

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An easy three miles of walking paths run through and around the fields of Old Town House Park.

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Not named for the most enthusiastic naturalist or decorated general of his era, but for his love of mushrooms.

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The .7 miles of paths are considered easy and flat, often populated by joggers and athletes training for their next event.

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Standing out as a green piece among the bustle, the park offers an area for those of all ages to get out and enjoy a little seclusion.

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The Peterson Fields Sports Complex is just that, an area of designated fields and recreation set aside for the enjoyment of the public.

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The 2-mile of trails wind through fields and provide guests with views of the enchanting bay and estuary.

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55 acres encompass the open fields and woods of the conservation property and make for an excellent walking location.

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As Yarmouth's largest park, the 220 acres of Pratt's Brook Park are always bustling with activity on a network of six and a half miles of trails.

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With a manmade freshwater pond as the backdrop to a tidal river and saltmarsh, the wildlife thrives here.

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Running alongside the important river and multiple waterfalls, old mill remnants are still seen along the 2.6-miles of walkways where interpretive signs outlining important historical aspects.

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A 136-acre preserve along the Sheepscot River with woodland habitat and 4,500 feet along the river's edge.

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1.2 miles of pathways running through 124 acres of flooded and upland conifer forests, open fields, and river land.

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This preserve in particular allows visitors to explore and observe the wildlife on their .9 miles of easy trails.

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900 feet of waterfront make for excellent wildlife habitat surrounded by rocky upland forest.

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Three and a half miles of trails between the Kennebec River Estuary and the Whiskeag Creek.

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The beautiful 5 mile Whiskeag Trail is for many the heart of Bath.

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A short and flat 0.8-mile walk, the route follows the bustling harbor shore.

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Due to its location right in town, anyone following the Little River Community Trail is bound to run into a walker or two along the way.

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Sitting on 92 acres along the Passagassawakeag River, the preserve features two approximately mile-long looping trails that are easy both in hiking terms and accessibility.

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The 2.2-mile trail is relatively flat as it used to be a railroad track and is popular for bikers and walkers.

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This particular trail of 4.6 miles utilizes old railroad beds and passes by old-growth trees, small waterways, remnants of old farm walls, and beaver dams.

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The mudflats created by the tidal flow of the Cross River create the bulk of habitat for wildlife on the 19 acres of the Cross River Preserve.

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Sitting on 210 acres six miles out to sea, the island is hourglassed shaped, fairly flat, and home now mostly to birds.

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The Gregory Hiking Trail shows off the beauty of Boothbay with an easy .8 mile loop trail through the 20-acre property.

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Old stone walls, mossy covered rocky ledges, hidden streams, and stunning island views are to be expected on a visit to the Linekin Preserve and Burley Loop

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As the name might suggest, the Ocean Point Preserve is filled with wetland habitat. With the large Tibbett's Pond as the showpiece of the picturesque location.

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A highly sought piece of land on the southern end of Barter's Island, the Porter Preserve was originally a homestead.

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Lying where the Damariscotta River, Kelly Brook, and the Pleasant Cove of Boothbay meet, the 22.5 acres of Saunders Preserve were donated for a loving naturalist, Marshall E. Saunders.

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The largest of the Boothbay conservation areas, the 208 acres of the Zak Preserve are a popular visiting ground for both people and wildlife.

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Lobster Cove Meadow and Appalachia Preserves sit on almost 50 acres of thriving forested wetland.

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A wildlife corridor occurs naturally where animals often migrate to and from certain locations.

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Saltwater farms were once the epitome of a typical Maine lifestyle.

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Totaling a little over 50 acres in easements and land parcels, the Penny Lake Preserve is close to Boothbay Harbor's downtown.

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The Pine Tree Preserve is one of the three of Boothbay that are located close to the town center.

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An escape to the rural side of Maine is exactly what visitors will encounter on a trip to the Purinton Homestead Conservation Area.

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A former dairy farm, the Red Rose Preserve is the first of its kind in Bowdoinham.

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Bass Rock Preserve is a small conservation area of only approximately 10 acres, but the location makes it an ideal site.

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Encompassing 130 acres, the preserve calls to the nature, hunting, and fishing enthusiasts of the area.

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For those in awe of Maine's magnificent rocky and wooded shores, the 120 acres of the La Verna Preserve are a must-visit.

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Close to the heart of Brunswick, Crystal Spring Farm is an excellent opportunity to get away from the town and out into a more remote setting.

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A unique property on the shores of Maquoit Bay, the Maquoit Bay Conservation Land offers visitors an approximate mile and a half round trip walk along an old wood road.

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Created specifically with mountain bikers in mind, the trail network consists of an almost four-mile network of routes.

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As a large active salt-hay saltmarsh location, the 24 acres of the preserve supports an abundance of flora and fauna.

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The historic cemetery on Chase Preserve, the resting place of the Civil War soldier and property owner for whom the land is named.

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Bald Mountain Preserve is one of the exceptionally popular stops in Maine due to its sweeping scenes of the coast.

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A 2.4-mile moderate out-and-back hike.

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Situated on a portion of a peninsula in the popular and massive 1,300 acres of Megunticook Lake.

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Bright lakeside views, breezy woods, and the sounds of birds are the usual greeters of Doyle Preserve visitors.

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Now called Dresden, the old remnants of the settlement seen along the Pownalborough Courthouse Trails date back to 1761 when the first buildings were established.

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For those looking to get out and hike the various wooded and wetland areas of Edgecomb and the surrounding region, the River-Link system is just the place to stop.

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One look across the wildflower-covered fields of the Singing Meadows Preserve is enough for visitors to recognize the beauty of the area, and understand the reason for the meadow's name.

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The Martin Point Wildlife Reserve is open to the public thanks to the generosity of the Zeitlin family.

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As a connector between multiple other conservation areas, including Reid State Park, the 260 acres of Morse Pond Preserve is a great place to escape to the woods for a hike.

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Though the trails only total about half a mile round trip, the paths on Perkins Island are short and sweet.

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Standing only as tall as 259 feet, this rocky outcropping may seem parse to some, but the mountain is the centerpiece of Higgins Mountain Preserve.

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Utilized by both the college, a science laboratory, and a sailing team, the peninsula and land occupy 113 acres situated along 2.5 miles of shoreline.

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A short mile-long walk at the historic Harpswell Center, the Hackett and Minot Trails are great for a family's short venture out.

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A small preserve of tide pools and expanses of the rocky shoreline at the very end of one of Maine's "fingers".

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The Midcoast Conservancy has worked hard over the years to join together the efforts of many to protect and create learning environments for over 13,000 acres of land.

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The 150-acre Stetser Preserve follows old logging roads and traverses gentle hills along its trails that equate to over two miles.

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The preserve now boasts over 200 acres of wooded property along the shores of this great river.

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The one and a half mile moderately difficult trail affords a peaceful spot for hikers to get in a good stretch while looking for wildlife of the area.

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Centering around three ponds, the six and a half miles of trails through Beaver Pond Park are open year-round for public day-use recreation.

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A nice little getaway from town, the trails of the Summer Street Preserve offer guests a quick retreat along the Little River.

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An easy 0.7 mile walk along the pavement, the Foundry Trail is ideal for anyone looking for universally accessible options available to observe some nature.

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A true historical pleasure, the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is an undeniably unique experience.

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Ravines, hemlocks, rocky ridges, and fishing streams are the highlights of the 6.2-mile network of the Bog Brook Trail Cluster.

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Now mostly forests and streams, guests hiking along the almost seven-mile trail network will notice random old stone walls, mills, and cellar holes.

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For the more advanced hikers, the Goose Ridge Trail is a nice getaway to the woods, for those used to paved pathways, the experience may signify a challenge.

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Following about a half-mile of the shore, the paved walkway is ideal for all guests.

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Sitting on 165 acres, the Baker Forest Preserve is often visited because of its scenery and abundance of animals.

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With unique tidal falls and an old railroad running through it, it is surprising the secluded getaway that the Griggs Preserve offers visitors.

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A small but spectacular piece of land on the Penobscot Bay, the 34 acres of the Ash Point Preserve provide for stunning views of the bay and the outer Ash Island.

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Palermo Preserve follows the wetlands, overflows, and drainage of the Sheepscot River, an important location for Atlantic Salmon.

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Once a 73-acre piece of property used for agriculture, the Bijhouwer Forest is now a quiet resting place of forgotten forest ponds and fields.

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A short distance from the center of Phippsburg, the Center Pond Preserve is an easy property to get lost and spend the day on.

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As a large saltwater inlet, the Basin on the New Meadows River is an important saltwater estuary supporting a variety of flora and fauna.

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Both beautiful to behold and peaceful to visit, the 42 acres of Malaga Island are now used today by recreationists and fishermen.

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Only about a half-mile round trip, the easy loop trail runs through the forest to access the Cutting Creek and saltmarsh.

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Ending on the shores of the 12 miles long New Meadows River, New Meadows is a refuge for waterway wildlife.

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Hills, woods, vernal pools, a saltmarsh, and river shore all call for the consideration of guests on the small 20-acre property of the Noble Hill Preserve.

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Though only totaling 46 acres, five miles of trails run across the Ridgewell Preserve.

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The five and a half mile moderate trails pass a pond, woodlands, fields, and a waterfall known as "Skull Falls."

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A half-mile round trip hike, the moderate ascent up to the top of Cox's Head rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Kennebec River.

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A three and a half-mile long and beautifully created path with a well-thought-out route, the Rockland Harbor Trail follows the city's waterfront.

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Often visited for the many things to do and see, the reserve is unique in that it has the highest open viewing platform around.

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A 163-acre preserve located next to Bradley Pond, the headwaters of the Cathance River.

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Situated on 4,700 acres of very varied habitat types, a very diverse cross-section of wildlife can be found on the refuge.

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Established in 1966 to protect waterfowl and other wildlife that is indigenous to central Maine.

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Situated on 1,700 acres and is one of five refuges in the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge system.

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Situated on 12 acres, making it one of the smallest refuges in the United States.

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Made up of over 50 islands spanning approximately 8,100 acres.

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A pivotal nesting and feeding point for shorebirds, waterfowl, birds of prey, and game birds.

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Atlantic puffins, razorbills, roseate terns, black guillemot, and bobolinks are just a few of the species that have found sanctuary on the refuge.

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Encompassing only 10 acres, the refuge is one of the smallest refuges in the United States.

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Created in 1966 to protect 1,167 acres of estuary salt marsh and uplands. The refuge also preserves dunes, barrier beach, and a tidal estuary.

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Artic terns, guillemots, and great cormorants have all been spotted on the reserve that now hosts better than one hundred species each year.

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11,435 acres of peat bog and wetlands deemed both unusually rare and ecologically important.

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With 49,000 acres and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast of the U.S.

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Located to the east of Mount Katahdin, along the East Branch of the Penobscot River, the park encompasses over 87,000 acres of Maine's pristine north woods.

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Famous for its mountains, waterfalls, and gorges.