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
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
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
Portland Harbor/casco Bay | Portland Maine Sea Kayak Tours ...
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
Bayley's Camping Resort
BAYLEY'S CAMPING RESORT Southern Maine 's premier family camping resort and outdoor corporate outing facility. One-half mile from seven miles of ocean beach with 700+ sites accommodating the largest RV's to wilderness ten... visitmaine.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rippleffect
Rippleffect manages an island eco-resort referred to as Fort Lyons after the intact WWI fort celebrating its 100 birthday this year. Cow Island is a 26 acre ocean oasis rich in native flora, coastal bluffs, scenic overloo... visitmaine.com
Fort Gorges
Short 2 mile sprint across the channel (very busy channel intersection) to the fort. Explore three levels of the fort. See the cannon on the top level. Careful where you leave your boat, tides move fast. Directions: East E... trailpeak.com
Nahmakanta Lake Wilderness Camps
Authentic wilderness cabins and lodge on sparkling, spring-fed "Nahmakanta", a beautiful lake. Surrounded by a roadless preserve. Incredible backcountry fishing, miles of maintained hiking trails. Home cooked meals in the... visitmaine.com
Porter Point Camps
Housekeeping camps on one of Maine's most beautiful lakes. Seasonal fishing and hunting. Motorboat rentals. Come and enjoy the Maine woods and waters at their finest. visitmaine.com