Fantastic guide and teacher - Ryan ranks as one of the best ice climbing guides I've had the…read morepleasure to climb with. We've been out on a few trips together and I'm always happy with his energetic attitude and how he focuses on pushing my limits.

We had a great rock climbing experience with Ryan Howe of Northern Vertical. He is very…read moreexperienced and able to adjust to your skill level. He is very thoughtful and meticulous about safety. This is what you want with a sport like rock climbing. He took us to Barrett's Cove Cliff in Camden, Maine. He has been climbing there for 17 years so is very familiar with the site. His instruction is also spot on. You will get a great work out. We are beginning climbers, but he has rock climbing experiences for more advanced climbers.

Spectacular view of Penobscot Bay, the surrounding islands, and the Town of Camden. Well…read moremaintained and clean park, we walked a few of the trails on our visit today. $6 per person for non residents of Maine. That pretty much says it all, a short review, but this is a "must visit" if you are in the area.

I always try to visit a park when I'm traveling. Camden Hills State Park is a must see while…read morevisiting Maine. There is a small $6 fee for entry. You can camp, walk, bike or drive the park. The park guides are very helpful. We went straight to Mt Battie Rd for a beautiful scenic view of Camden Harbor. Penobscot Bay and Megunticook Lake. The views are out of the world! We spent 2 days going in and out of the park to see daytime versus sunset across the bay. We actually had a small picnic while visiting. This was a very calm relaxing experience. I highly recommend especially if you like wandering and hiking in parks. There is two sides to park, so dont forget to drive across the street.

This place is great. New to town and joined up. The staff is excellent. They offer a wide array of…read moreclasses and the fitness equipment is top notch. We have the family plan so there is also childcare on sight for during your workout session. I'm beyond impressed with Lydia that works with the kiddos. The Zumba classes are so fun and I feel like I can stumble through the steps with no judgment. Instructors are wonderful, have great energy, and are always there to help. So thankful for the YMCA in this area. It was just what this family needed to stay active, healthy, and happy.

This is a superb Y and I use several across the nation. Great staff, unusually pleasant and…read morehelpful. Camden is lucky to have a Y of this caliber. I actually live in another part of Maine across the state but visit Camden and belong to the Y here. I might add that I have never seen staff take better care of the equipment anywhere.

Such a great outfit. Noah and Eli are top notch guides and run a professional group. I booked them…read morefor a day in Acadia and had an absolute blast. Eli was great to climb with and super knowledgeable. From multipitch trad to top-roping at the seawall, we were able to pack a ton of climbing into a day. Regardless of your skill level - whether you've never climbed before or are seasoned climber in need of a partner with local knowledge to maximize your time on the rock - Equinox is your go-to. I give Equinox my strongest recommendation and can't wait to climb with them again.

Me and my wife had an amazing experience climbing in Acadia with our guide Conner. We had only…read moreclimbed in gyms before and really wanted to try outdoor climbing. Conner couldn't have been better at guiding us on that experience. We started by climbing a couple of 5.4s and moved to Otter Cliffs where we climbed a few more in the 5.7-5.8 range. Having been climbing indoors for about 4 years, nothing was too difficult for us. It was definitely different and had to adjust some, but we had an experience we won't forget climbing on the side of cliff overlooking the ocean. We highly recommend using Equinox.

Fun afternoon at Wild Acadia Funpark. I love this place because its the perfect size. A variety of…read moreactivities including mini golf, waterslides, and rock climbing wall, but not so big you need to constantly be on the move. Great snack shack is a bonus!

We rented a cabin and stayed here with my 5 and 9 year old kids plus our 2 dogs. Cabins were brand…read morenew and immaculate. Set back from the "fun park." The fact all activities are included in your stay is amazing. My kids loved all the staff!! Can't wait to come back.

Stopped by to pick up some fly fishing gear... Dan was incredibly helpful and gave me some great…read morepointers for the area-- super nice guy. Didn't catch the name of the young woman at the front counter but she was very personable and friendly as well. Great service and a wide selection of outdoor gear. 10/10 experience

My family and I did a 3 hour e bike tour from rockport to…read moreCamden. I needed to change our reservation and the personnel at the store could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Ethan our guide was amazing. He kept us safe, answered all of our questions and provided us with an education on the area. What a wonderful way to enjoy Maine. I highly recommend!!!!

Beautiful state park with great views on many trails. The trails are pretty flat and not difficult,…read moreand they are very shaded, so it's a very relaxing set of hikes. Looks like a great spot for a picnic as well.

This is a great little state park close to Portland and Freeport with trails that go along the…read moreocean, through the woods and along the Harraseeket River. Nice picnic spots and places to sit and admire the view. This is a popular park in Summer, especially in nice weather, so parking could be a challenge. If you're in the area, definitely worth a visit. Don't forget to leave your money in the box at the entrance of you don't have a Maine State Park pass so we can keep state parks like this open and maintained.

I feel the need to preface all of my nature reviews with this: being 90% forested and having around…read more3500 miles of coastline, Maine has a tremendous amount of spaces, walkways, paths, and trails of all kinds and of all levels. There's something for everyone. What I'm reviewing is how a spot compares to similar outdoor spots in my personal opinion. Being in nature - and remembering to carry in, carry out - is always five stars! :) Parking? Yes. Loop trail? Kind of. Well marked signs? Kind of. Element of surprise? Yes. Mt Cutler feels like a work in progress. What I read about it online didn't entirely match what we found in real life; and those changes felt recent. Like the town of Hiram realized what a popular place this has become and they're trying to improve it to make it more accessible. That being said, here's what I would do if I were you: from the parking lot on Hiram Hill Rd (please DO NOT park on the road, there's plenty of space in the lot and if there's not... then have a Plan B) enter the woods near the Information Kiosk. Take the blue blazes (North Trail) to white blazes (White Flag Trail) to the yellow blazes (Boulder Trail). This will bring you to the Front Ledges on Mt Cutler, an overlook of a glacial moraine. Parts of this are a steeper climb, but the view is spectacular and an amazing spot to have lunch at. I would then doubleback and go home. AVOID THE RED TRAIL. Apparently this was the original trail and parts of it are basically just rock climbing while other parts are completely eroded (even the information kiosk reminds hikers of this hazard). You can also skip diverging left to the white and yellow blazes, and just keep following the blue trail for a while. It's a pretty steep climb and the views are almost as satisfying as Front Ledge (though there's more tree coverage and less space to enjoy yourself)... so it's A LOT more work for substantially less reward. I'm glad I did this; sitting on the Front Ledges looking at the foliage was special, but I'm not sure this is a trail I would need to repeat.

Great views, good hiking trails and not crowded. A hidden gem. Easy access and plenty of parking…read more Plus you may see a deer.