WILD LIFE REFUGE, STATE PARKS, OUTDOOR WALKS, BICYCLING
Ferry Beach State Park - 117 acres of beach and nature trails. A picnic area, nature trails, guided nature programs, and changing room are available. Route 9 in Saco. 207-283-0067.
Gilsland Farm - Maine Audubon Sanctuary offering trails, field trips and a gift shop. North of Portland in Falmouth off Route 1. 781-2330.
Mackworth Island Trail and Fairy Village - There are many parks and beaches along Maine’s coast, but where else can you sit or walk along the woods in a comfortable, continuous circle, looking out on the tide the entire time. A clearing in the forest opens into something of an outdoor workshop, or fairy ring where a sign invites you to build fairy houses small and hidden for the fairies. Falmouth
Maine Bicycling Trails \ Paths - In the mountains, along the sea, through the woods and over the beautiful byways in between, cyclists of all ages and skill levels find that cycling in Maine is the way to go.
Maine Wildlife Park - Moose, Bear, Deer, Cougars, Eagles and more. Nature Trail and Displays. Route 26 Gray 207-657-4977
Marginal Way - Hike along a mile-long head land on the Atlantic Ocean. Marginal Way is probably the most popular village walk in Maine.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge - Open sunrise to sunset for bird watching and self-guided tours. Route 9 Kennebunk/Wells Town line. 207-646-1555.
Scarborough Marsh Nature Center - Maine’s largest salt marsh is best explored by canoe Scarborough Marsh is a salt marsh of more than 3,000 acres, and is home to breeding Salt marsh Sharp-tailed, Nelson’s Sharp-tailed, and less commonly Seaside sparrows. Scarborough. 207 883-5100
Two Lights State Park - Standing high above the rocky coast and rolling surf, visitors have sweeping views of Casco Bay and the open Atlantic. Picnic tables situated on the hills facing the ocean afford visitors spectacular views of the ocean while enjoying an afternoon barbecue or clambake.
Wells National Estuarine Reserve at Laudholm Farm -1600 scenic acres of research reserve including a 19th century saltwater farm, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge area, Laudholm Farm Visitors Center, exhibits, and seven miles of spectacular marsh walkways and trails along marshes, fields, and wetlands. Open year round. Wells .207- 646-1555 207-646-4521.