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Hiking with little ones

The Almeida family has a list of hikes they recommend for younger kids. Some audio reviews from yesteryear

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Kennebec River Rail Trail

Seventeen years in the making, the Kennebec River Rail Trail is finally finished. What do you think of the trail?

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If there's a trail - be it snow, dirt, water or concrete - Carey Kish will find it. Follow his adventures in his blog.

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Peary Mountain
& Jockey Cap

Peary Mountain in Brownfield and Jockey Cap in Fryeburg offer short, enjoyable hikes.

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Autumn is a fantastic time to go hiking. So we just added more trails to our trail finder.

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Carey Kish's blog entries about hiking

The trails of Cobscook
Downeast. Washington County. The Sunrise County. As far east as you can get and still be in the U.S. A... more
[04/09/08]

Sad end for missing hiker
Of the hiker missing along the A.T. on Blood Mountain in northern Georgia... We now sadly know her fate. Damn.... more
[01/08/08]

On Blood Mountain
Hike through the rhododendrons (the rhodies as we thru-hikers call it) on the winding trail up to the summit of... more
[01/04/08]

A snowy walk along Salt Bay
A walk along the three-mile Salt Bay Heritage Trail in Damariscotta is always a treat, with windows onto the waters... more
[12/27/07]

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Kid Tracks

The Almeida family hits the trail

Poland Springs trail review, post your own
We went hiking in Poland Springs a couple of weeks ago and our review of the trail is out. Post... more
[11/09/07]

Throwing fall leaves never get old
This morning we went hiking on the trails at Poland Spring's Preservation Park. It was a glorious fall day and... more
[10/21/07]

Hiking with little ones
I've received a few emails recently asking for suggestions on hikes I thought were good for younger kids. During the... more
[10/01/07]

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Hiking Reports

New trail is on the rise Down East April 27, 2008

Hike Acadia in spring, avoid the crowds April 13, 2008

Sharing the wealth (archive) This time of year, hunters and hikers share the beauty and bounty of the Maine woods. November 11, 2007

Looking for a workout? Climb Traveler (archive) September 30, 2007

Boothbay region offers great hikes (archive) September 16, 2007

Peak priority: Raising awareness (archive) Two land trusts organize a hike up Ragged Mountain in Rockport amid a campaign to raise $9 million. September 2, 2007

Hiker heaven (archive) Newly blazed trail, along with scenery and seclusion, await outdoorsmen on the Maine Huts and Trails system. September 2, 2007

Telegram columnist gives boost to N.H. trail effort (archive) The Cohos Trail runs from Crawford Notch to the very tip of New Hampshire. August 14, 2007

Home away from trail (archive) AT hikers are happy to find it's business, and breakfast, as usual at Shaw's in Monson. July 29, 2007

A race down the mountain (archive) Three hikers gamble on taking a shorter return route, using their wits to find an unbuilt trail and get to camp before dark. July 25, 2007

Greenway Trail makes great getaway (archive) July 22, 2007

First footsteps tread Portland Freedom Trail (archive) The trail marking 13 sites where anti-slavery history was made opens officially at a Saturday ceremony. July 15, 2007

Katahdin's cutting Edge (archive) Few besides adventure seekers and scenery junkies brave the unforgiving Knife Edge. July 15, 2007

Getting Started

Hiking guru Carey Kish shares his favorite trails and gear list for three-season hiking and tells you what you need to know to get started in hiking.

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Trail Head Weekend Adventure Planner: Rafting the Dead River 05/07/08

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Field Notes Minor Fallout in South Portland 05/08/08

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Ski Bum May Day at Sugarloaf 05/02/08

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Hiking with little ones

Kennebec River Rail Trail

Trail Head

Peary Mountain & Jockey Cap

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Trail Head

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Peary Mountain
& Jockey Cap