Apparently no longer in business and not honoring certificates for parties issued in the past…read more Calling the number got me a person, but no help except "call corporate in LA" and they didn't even have the number.

I cannot say enough good things about MSOM. We had a birthday party there and everything was better…read morethan I could have expected. They communicated with me regularly before the event - checking in to make sure I had everything and to see if there was anything they could do. There were fun options to occupy the kids before the "main event" - a fun, explosive mix of science experiments and theatrics. Corey was SUPERB with the kids; when things didn't happen the first time (as can happen with science!) he rolled with it unflappably and kept the kids happy and engaged. The experiments were fun and exciting, drawing "oohs" from kids and adults alike.

This review is related to the Monitor Run excursion that is offered by the Maine Island Trail…read moreAssociation. While planning our first trip to Maine together with plans to kayak and camp on the islands off of the coast of Maine, my wife and I found out that we could camp for free on any one of over 200 islands if we joined the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA). Then on the MITA web site, we read about the "Monitor Run" they offered, but we were surprised that we could not find any reviews of this activity anywhere on the internet. So now, after having been on a Monitor Run and also having kayaked and camped on the islands, we thought we would write a review so that others can learn about this great opportunity. When I first visited the MITA web site, I looked for activities on the MITA Calendar at http://mita.org/calendar. The organization posts the schedule for all of their Monitor Runs, which include Penobscot Bay, Western Rivers, Deer Isle, Casco Bay, and Muscongus Bay, among others. We e-mailed to inquire about joining a MITA monitor skipper on a trip to check on islands around Muscongus Bay. It was a great opportunity to get out on the Trail and learn about some of MITA's core stewardship activities. We met our volunteer skipper, Ben, at Broad Cove Marine and launched from there at around 9am. Ben educated us about the history of the area, the conservation and environmental goals of the organization and ferried us between about half a dozen different islands. We stopped on three or four of them, picked up litter that had washed ashore or been left behind accidentally by campers, and even enjoyed fresh raspberries that grow wild on islands with names like "Strawberry ." Although we did get some delicious fresh berries on the islands, we recommend you take some water and a snack, because the trip can take 5-6 hours. We returned at about 2pm, just short of five hours long. You are expected to wear water-friendly attire/shoes, because you do a lot of jumping in and out of the boat when you arrive at each island. We had bathing suits/shorts, but if you have water-friendly pants, that is even better (but not necessary) for walking through the brush on the islands. Don't forget your sunscreen or hat. And keep in mind you will have to use the bathroom in the wilderness if you have to go. We had a great time with Ben and we think others would really enjoy this activity.

From the owner: The Maine Island Trail is a 375-mile chain of 200 coastal island and mainland sites along the coast…read moreof Maine. One third of trail sites are public, and two thirds are owned by private organizations and individuals who trust us to care for their lands and teach our members to Leave No Trace. The Maine Island Trail Association is a membership organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the wild islands of coastal Maine. We have built a community of educated island lovers and volunteer caretakers who believe that Maine's thousands of coastal islands are a national treasure and are dedicated to caring for them. Our members include paddlers, sailors, motorboaters, and land-lubbers alike.

Portland Trails is a nonprofit land trust that preserves green space for public access. They…read moreconnect people with places by creating and maintaining a 70-mile (and growing) network of trails in Greater Portland. They encourage the participation of actively using the trails along with land stewardship. And they are trying to make our great region a model for people-powdered recreation and transportation. And nearly every day I am thankful for their existence. I go running on Back Cove - a 3.6 loop that is constantly in excellent condition. And when there's a problem (trash, broken fences, erosion in the trail) it takes maybe only a week before that's fixed. I feel safe there - the trail is compact and clean of debris, so I don't have any fears I'm going to trip over something and hurt myself (even when it's raining); the path is mostly well lit, so (as a smaller female) I don't feel physically uncomfortable or nervous being alone. I love my run, because I get outstanding views of the Portland skyline; and, I get an intimate look at nature (last autumn there were literally hundreds upon hundreds of Canadian geese that ate and slept in the marsh near mile marker 2... they were there for days). Portland Trails is great about community education and involvement, too. I've worked with a teen-centric non-profit before, and Portland Trails is great about allowing them to come volunteer on a trail. They get information on why the trail is being built, what important ecosystems need to be kept in place, and what this is going to mean for the immediate community. Love that they have all that knowledge about each and every one of their trails. Which, by the way, there are currently 30+ of. So if you like being outside (running, hiking, walking, looking at nature, etc.), there are so many options in so many different parts of Greater Portland that you'll never not have something to explore or be inspired by!

Portland has set aside a bunch of walking "trails" around the city for both the enjoyment of…read moreresidents and visitors. I love this idea and commend Portland for setting it up. They have a website were you can check out all the trails (which are almost entirely sidewalks) and download maps and descriptions. I chose to check out the two most appealing: the Back Cove Loop and the Portland Harbor trail. The Back Cove boasts that it gives great views of Portland. Harbors aside Portland isn't an attractive city from a distance by any means and I wouldn't go on any trails that boast a "view" of Portland. The Cove water level was way down and it was very swamp like when I went. It was a great paved loop (with a good sized parking lot) to go on to get exercise, some fresh air or to relax but there was nothing really to see. The Portland Harbor trail is quite a long trail you'd have to devote the majority of the day to completing (and walking back if you don't plan a water taxi ride in advance) the Trail brings your through the main stretch of Portland, over the bridge and runs through the neighborhoods of South Portland. It ends in getting to see the Bug Light. Unfortunately I didn't complete the trail but would love to go back and finish it. It's a really nice walk and a great addition to Portland.

My daughter celebrated her 6th birthday at the Maine Warrior Gym - imagine 13 little girls in…read moredresses climbing and jumping to Disney music. The staff were phenomenal and helped the kids with whatever obstacle they wanted to try. they even set up a Floor is Lava obstacle course that was the highlight of the party!!

They offer a 6 week challenge program that really helps people make positive lifestyle changes by…read moregetting into a great fitness routine while eating healthy. There are several studio and ninja classes every week to accommodate busy schedules. The instructors are all very nice and so are the people you get to work out with.

Paved paths, natural beauty, easy access, plenty of parking, port-a-potty. Boat rentals in the…read moresummer. So much to do - walk, bike, horseback ride or maybe even roller blade. Canoe, kayak, paddle board on the Presumscot on a hot summer's day. Something for everyone!

This park is a dog-walkers dream…read more There is a 2-mile loop that includes part of the mountain division trail that goes all the way around the park. There is water for your dog to jump into, and fields for him to run in. During the summer they have boat rentals. Along the walk is the Gambo Dam. There are a few bridges to cross as well. Trash is carry-in, carry-out but they do have a dog-potty bag station and a few port-a-potties. The park is very clean and well maintained. A nice swing set and picnic tables too!

3 and half mile loop around back cove.You walk around the water so it's really nice. Most spots are…read morecool, you do have to go over a bridge that is on the highway but I also think that's cool. Large parking spot to park your car and walk. A little sketchy at night though so def do during the day.

This trail is about 3.5 miles around Back Cove and is beautiful to experience! Today was gorgeous -…read morenormally a nice breeze, plenty of people walking dogs, riding bikes, etc. Trail is kept clean and continues to draw people in!

Just adding a note that Stephen and his staff are very generous and their support for the Rowe…read moreSchool in Portland is greatly appreciated.

Great place to learn tennis, racquetball, squash and golf. Top notch teaching staffread more

We are at the beginning of an East Coast RV trip and Wassamki Springs is the farthest north…read morecampground where we are staying. It's a bit on the pricey side at $73 a night which includes full hookups. When making your reservations, make sure you are not assigned to H7-H11. This is a tiny patch of land across from the Recreation Hall where they crowd in five RV spaces. Three of the sites have no shade whatsoever and the configuration is so confusing, it's hard to figure out which electrical, water and sewer outlet is yours. H8 has a large utility pole and bracing cable that made it challenging to back in. Once in, I had to readjust several times in order to get my electric cable to reach the box (I have a 35' cable). There were many, many other open spaces available so I don't know why they did not assign guests to the nicer spaces first. Enough about that. This campground opened in 1970 and for its age, it is well kept. It has a laundry, two bath houses, a large recreation room, pinball machines, a pickle ball court, a dog park, a beautiful lake with a sandy beach (it was for some reason closed our entire stay) and a general store with a little bit of everything. There are also activities throughout the week with breakfasts on Sunday and live entertainment some weekends. The bathhouses and laundry are spotless. The facilities are old, but they are well maintained. The Staff are friendly and quite willing to please. There is a guard shack at the entry that is staffed 24-hours a day for the security of the guests. It is centrally located near Portland and Old Portland.

GREAT Level open camp sites friendly professional staff. Plenty of trees if desired. Beautiful…read morelarge pond for swimming or boating. Super clean facilities.which include Laundromat, Game room, Convenience Store & Entertainment Friday & Saturday nights. I would highly recommend this campground & give 6 stars if I could

What a great day. Heather was so helpful with selecting the best spot (Highland Lake) and…read moreaccommodated our large group with creative, and very effective solutions. So nice to have access to more remote options as renters- we have no racks to get kayaks to a destination. Our day of paddling care of Heather and Brooksie's was a most awesome and memorable day. Thank you!

They were great! Delivered and picked up the kayak and paddle board on time and were very nice! I…read moreliked that the son came to help out too :) We had a lot of fun and it really saved us a lot of time and energy to not have to pick up the equipment! Their rates are very reasonable. We would definitely come back and rent from them again.