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.

Amazing time, Noah is hands down a great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced he made my…read morefirst outdoor climb absolutely amazing. Could not recommend more!

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.

Wonderful place to take the family. Bathrooms, pools and grounds were extremely clean. Staff was…read moreamazing! Highly recommend

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!

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!!!!

We wanted to get one last hike in before heading back to Florida. Wolf's Neck was just a few…read moreminutes from our hotel in south Portland and it was awesome. We wanted to get great views of Casco Bay and were so happy we could go right down to the beach area. Beautiful! The trails throughout the park were outstanding and we walked them all. Great ending to an amazing Maine trip.

This is one of my favorite spots in southern maine and along the coast. I have come two to three…read moretimes a week this entire season. I bring my dogs on leash and we enjoy the trails and swimming in the water. It is nice during low tide when you can access the beach, and during high tide when you can't. The trails are extensive and range in their difficulty. There is a fair bit of elevation. They have a picnic area as well a large covered gazebo you can rent. They also have restrooms. There is an osprey nest for viewing. This is such a great spot, just be mindful of when they close the gate at night. Also, there is a per person fee to enter, and it is more for people from out of state. My only issue is that they don't offer a season pass.

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.