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Hey all! My name is Paige Emerson and I run a social media account called @chubbyhikerreviews, where I review hikes from the perspective of someone who is plus sized. In 2020, I started reviewing hikes because I found that the trails I was interested…

March 7, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility

Paige Emerson & Chubby Hiker Reviews

Hey fans of the outdoors! You know that Maine’s outdoor spaces and users do not always welcome and support all people. Maine Trail Finder is committed to creating tools that invite all people to have trail experiences. Our tools connect people with…

February 29, 2024

Enock's Adventures, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility, Faces of MTF

Ice Fishing on Cobbosseecontee Stream with Tony Antoine

Tony is a graduate of Bowdoin college who is originally from Baltimore Maryland. We were introduced to Tony's adventures in reconnecting with food traditions through the Nature Based Education Consortium's Stories for Change initiative. He grew up…

February 27, 2024

Accessibility, Faces of MTF, Winter Adventures

Enock's Adventures: Morgan Meadows with Greg & Robbie Dow

Hey fellow hikers! Have you ever met someone and wished you had met them sooner in life so you could have more time with them? That is how I feel about Greg and Robbie Dow. They are a couple who reached out to me about doing some accessible hiking…

February 21, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Ferry Landing

Hey hikers! This trail adventure was very unique, in the sense that I encountered some things I had never seen before. I had a few moments of "why did they do it that way." It all made for a both fun and challenging day in the woods. This fun…

February 8, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Momentum Hikes

Hey fellow hikers! I have a totally different story for you this time. We at MTF have been working toward recruiting a group of ambassadors with different disabilities than I have. We are hoping to be able to provide the best information about trails…

January 12, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility, Trails Near Schools

Enock's Adventures: Grant's Meadow

Hey hikers! I was just looking through my phone picture gallery trying to decide which trail adventure I wanted to write about next. It is interesting how things blend together, I didn’t realize how many trails I had done on that particular day…

January 12, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility, Trails Near Schools

Enock's Adventures: Atlantic Way Trail

Hey fellow hikers! Once my trip to the county had finished, I stuck a little closer to home and started checking out more of the southern end of Maine. My first trek took me to the Atlantic Way Trail in Saco. This is part of a network of trails…

January 4, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility, Trails Near Schools

Enock's Adventures: Lincoln Community Walking & Fitness Trail

Hey fellow hikers! On my way home from the County, I made a couple stops in Penobscot County. My last blog was about my visit to the Mike Michaud Trail in Millinocket; my next stop was the Lincoln Community Walking and Fitness Trail. I had been…

December 28, 2023

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility, Trails Near Schools