Recreate Responsibly

This is a guest post written by Enock Glidden, MTF Accessibility Ambassador, Public Speaker, Adaptive Athlete, and Adventurer. To learn more about Enock, please visit his website. This year I am hoping to get some group or one on one hikes together…

December 8, 2022

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Recreate Responsibly, Maine's Midcoast & Islands

How to Volunteer on Trails in Maine

From short paths connecting neighborhoods to downtowns to epic trails traversing mountain ranges, Maine is covered in trails. We list over 1,100 trail systems on Maine Trail Finder and are adding more new trails every month! All of these trails do…

June 24, 2022

Recreate Responsibly, Stewardship, Aroostook County, Downeast & Acadia, Greater Portland & Casco Bay, The Kennebec Valley, Maine Beaches, Maine Highlands, Maine's Lakes & Mountains, Maine's Midcoast & Islands

The Considerate Walker

One of the most difficult consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is the separation it has caused among friends and families. With physical distancing and stay-at-home orders, we spend much more time secluded in our homes and much less time around…

November 25, 2020

Recreate Responsibly, COVID-19 Information

The Considerate Skier

During the pandemic it’s more important than ever that we get outside, for the sake of both our physical and mental health. As we head into a winter with COVID-19, what we need is a fun family-friendly way to enjoy the great outdoors, that will…

November 20, 2020

Recreate Responsibly, COVID-19 Information

The Considerate Hiker

Hiking is a great way to get outdoors. Other than a few items like a sturdy pair of shoes, you don’t need specialized gear and you don’t need special skills. All you need is to be able to find trails that are appropriate for you, know how to…

November 13, 2020

Recreate Responsibly, COVID-19 Information

We Want Out! Family Fun With MTF

After a couple months of staying home from school and with summer on the horizon, kids in Maine are probably feeling a bit cooped up. Use Maine Trail Finder to find places for the whole family to go outside in Maine! Find Trails Many users find…

June 1, 2020

Using MTF, Recreate Responsibly, Kids & Teens

Trails & COVID-19

The spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives. Although authorities have closed schools and many businesses, most outdoor spaces remain open. As we seek solace and health in the outdoors, it is important that we also…

March 25, 2020

Using MTF, Recreate Responsibly, COVID-19 Information

Wildlife in Winter

In the silence of the winter woods, surrounded by swirling snowflakes and the crisp air, it can feel as though you are all alone -- until you look and listen a little more closely. Flocks of birds chitter through the forest canopy and tracks on snow…

February 26, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Winter Adventures, Recreate Responsibly

Take a Walk!

Why Walk? There’s no doubt about it, walking is good for you! Good for the body, good for the soul. For Your BodyYou don't have to run marathons or scale soaring mountain peaks to benefit from physical activity. Dr. Mike Evans explains in his…

February 12, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Recreate Responsibly

Winter Fun with Kids: Trail Tips and Tricks

Getting outside in the winter with the whole family can be a bit daunting – keeping track of everyone’s layers, mittens and gloves alone seems like it requires an organizational mastermind. Once out in the snowy landscape, however, the magic of…

January 29, 2020

Trail Suggestions, Winter Adventures, Recreate Responsibly, Kids & Teens, Aroostook County, Greater Portland & Casco Bay, The Kennebec Valley, Maine Highlands, Maine's Lakes & Mountains

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