Casco Bay: Portland Harbor Around Orrs Island To Strawberry...
This is a leisurely four-day trip starting in busy Portland Harbor and traveling up to quiet Harpswell Sound and back, stopping on state islands. Overnight trips in the Casco Bay area cannot be treated as casually as they onc... trails.com
Two Lights State Park
Two Lights State Park is a popular point of destination for Maine residents and the many visitors who enjoy the state's legendary rocky coast. Opened in 1961, the park encompasses 41-acres of rocky headlands. Standing high abo... maine.gov
Mackworth Island
Welcome to Mackworth, an island of approximately 100 acres, connected to Falmouth by a causeway at the mouth of the Presumpscot River. This proximity to Portland and the Presumpscot accounts for the unique blend of human and n... maine.gov
Highland Lake
Highland Lake is located in the Southern part of Maine boardering the towns of Falmouth and Windham. My trip departed from the public boat launch on the southeast tip of the lake. This was the first trip with my new Boreal ... paddling.net
Crescent Beach State Park
Crescent Beach State Park opened in 1966 and is located about eight miles south of Portland in picturesque Cape Elizabeth. Sandy oceanfront beaches, saltwater coves, wooded areas, and rock ledges provide seashore recreation fo... maine.gov
Jewell Island, Portland, Maine
This is a destination paddle to the shores of Jewell Island, a popular public island about 8 miles out from Portland launch sites. There is lots to explore on this impressive island with its observation towers, old gun emplac... trails.com
Outer Green Island
This island is the outer island in Casco Bay. It is next to Junk of Port. You can pick a number of different routes getting to the island. There are also many launching points. East End Beach in Portland, town landing in F... trailpeak.com
Scarborough Marsh, Scarborough, Maine
Preserved by the Wetlands Protection Act of 1972, Scarborough Marsh is a 3,100-acre estuary of fresh, brackish, and salt water filled with birds, mammals, insects, and crustaceans. Native Americans of the area called marshes ... trails.com
Exploring Portland Harbor, Portland, Maine
One of the most interesting sites to visit is Fort Gorges, which sits just over a mile from the Eastern Promenade. The fascinating remains of this fort, construction of which was begun in 1848, are owned by the city of Portla... trails.com
Maine Island Trail Association
The Maine Island Trail Association is a membership organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the wild islands of coastal Maine. With 182 trail sites and over two decades of community-building, stewardship ... visitmaine.com
Lunksoos Camps
Lunksoos is a historic camp uniquely located on the E. Branch of the Penobscott River just north of Staceyville, ME and 1.6 miles from the Hunt Farm mentioned in "The Maine Woods" by Henry David Thoreau whose camp was jus... visitmaine.com
Cousins Island, Yarmouth, Maine
It is always a pleasant surprise when you can find quiet places to explore close to a large population center. As you listen to the sounds of traffic recede with each paddle stroke, you can?t help but feel a bit lucky to leav... trails.com
Casco Bay: Falmouth Foreside To Jewell Island, Falmouth, Maine
Jewell Island is easy to reach from the mainland, and the sense of accessible wilderness in a large urban setting is still a great lure. Over the years, however, it has gotten more and more popular with weekend boaters and ha... trails.com
Portland Harbor/casco Bay, Portland, Maine
An enjoyable introduction to the multitude of paddling opportunities in Casco Bay. An excursion to historic Fort Gorges from the Eastern Promenade is a wonderful introduction to the many paddling opportunities within Casco Ba... trails.com
Maine Saltwater Outfitters
Maine Saltwater Outfitters offers guided light-tackle sportfishing trips on the world-class fishing waters of the Kennebec River and on beautiful Casco Bay. Fish for striped bass, bluefish and mackerel. U.S. Coast Guard l... visitmaine.com
Scarborough Marsh Trail, Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Sometimes, just a small change in scenery can put you in the extraordinary. Snowshoeing the trails in this protected marsh area in southern Maine, just minutes from the busy Route 1 highway, transports you to another world. H... trails.com
Royal River
The Royal River boat launch is located near I-95 in Yarmouth, Maine. Its an all-tide ramp that is well maintained by the town. Two smaller runabouts can launch at the same time. The town collects $5 for parking by placing ... anglerweb.com
Scarborough Beach State Park
Scarborough beach offers some of the best swimming in New England with water temps in the high 60's through out July and August. Rip Currents do occur on a daily basis and we firmly recommend swimming in the designated lifegua... maine.gov