For some time now I've heard rumors of a new hiking area somewhere up in Central Maine. You probably know all about it, don't you?! Always the last to know, I am. Anyway, just did a Google search for "Kennebec Highlands" and came up with plenty of info...

Wow! The Kennebec Highlands is a 6,100 acre preserve in the Belgrade Lakes region. It's got 18 miles of multi-use trails (hiking, mountain biking, and horseback--with more to come), secluded ponds, mountains with far-reaching views, and loads of wildlife. Sounds like quite a beautiful place. I'm going to try to get up there this coming weekend and poke around a bit. I'll let you know what I discover (and hopefully bring back some decent photos using my new digital camera!).

11/1/04 Update: Hiked the 4.5 mile Round Top Trail. It was a fine walk on a wonderful 60 degree Indian summer day.