Beech Mountain South Ridge Loop, Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is a national treasure with a ton of scenic views and Beech Mountain is one of those treasures. If you have never been, I recommend planning a trip. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t fall in love with the lush greenery, deep blue water…
Best Compression Socks For Hiking & Why You Should Wear Them Compression socks have become an essential part of any hiker’s gear. Not only do they help with circulation and reduce swelling, they also provide additional protection against blisters and other common injuries that can occur while hiking. The Discover Maine team has done its…
Welcome To Beginner Snowshoeing Each year the temperatures of autumn remind me that hiking and backpacking season is coming to an end. Hiking is my oasis. It allows me to get away from the real world, spend time in nature and mull over my thoughts. I get really sad when it gets to that time…
Ready to discover the benefits of hiking? Close your eyes and imagine this. You’re in the great outdoors on one of the many forest hiking trails. This natural setting has birds are chirping around you. Squirrels in there natural environment are running up and down trees. The wind blows past, whistling in your ear. The…
Take A Stroll Along Wonderland Trail in Acadia National Park Known for tide pools at low tide, minimal roots on the trail and family-friendly excursions, Wonderland Trail Acadia is a 1.3-mile, relatively flat path. It’s walkable and accessible, making it perfect for a group of any type. Whether you’re traveling with little kids, or have…
Ocean Path Trail Allows Visitors to Experience Acadia’s Treasures Following along the coastline and main park loop road of Acadia National Park, Ocean Path Trail offers visitors 4.5 miles of land and sea to explore and admire. This is a great spot to start if you’re new to Acadia National Park simply because it has…
Visiting the Wild Gardens of Acadia There’s no better spot to soak in the natural beauty of Acadia’s flora and fauna than at the Wild Gardens of Acadia. This incredibly accessible area of the park features over 400 native plant species split into sections, representing all the natural plant communities within the park. Getting to…
Bar Island Trail: The Hidden Treasure off Bar Harbor When I say hidden treasure, I mean it quite literally. Bar Island is part of Acadia National Park. The trail only becomes visible and walkable around low tide from Bridge Street in Bar Harbor. Though it is submerged by water most of the day, if you…
Beehive Loop Trail The Beehive in Acadia National Park is one of the most well known and most popular hikes. The visitors who are able to stomach open heights, narrow ledges and the thrill of climbing up ladders comprised of iron rungs on the side of a mountain are the ones who are brave enough…
Dog Leashes For Hiking Finding the right leash for your furry friend can be difficult. There are so many different leashes available now. However, not all of them are a great choice for hiking. Fellow dog owners should take into account what type of hiking you will be doing, the size of your dog, the…
