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!

I have a little dog. Her name is Zoey. She weighs all of 12 pounds, but she rules the roost - to…read moresay the least. One of her most favorite things is going for walks. So much so that if you say the word "walk" out loud, she will not rest until said walk has occurred. And, by not rest, I mean lots of bouncing around, hopping up on the couch to have her leash put on, whining - the whole nine yards. As such, we have walked many a places. The Westbrook River Walk is one of the best. While a big part of this is the convenience to our home, it is also just that it is a really nice walking path along the river and parks. The path, which alternates between wooden boardwalk and paved pathway, is perfect. The addition of the foot bridge crossing the river a couple years back was also really nice. And, there are several well positioned trash receptacles along the way, making for the clean up and deposit of her "waste" easy. All in all, this is the perfect post-work walk for my little four legged friend.

This walk is nothing special, but nice for a little bit of exercise. You should be forewarned that…read moreyou can only see the River for a part of the walk. The waterfall at the one end is beautiful but unfortunately it is mostly blocked by the bridge! The majority of the walk goes behind softball and soccer fields so it isn't very scenic. I personally would just recommend driving to the end to see the River area and small falls and maybe walking elsewhere. For reference, all my photos are from the end of the walk closer to the falls!

Very beautiful walk aside the water. There's a couple places to read history on the trail and…read moresurrounding area. Very clean and litter free. Quiet and there were no people when I went. The animals are very active on this trail so enjoy the squirrels, birds, and chipmunks! If you have 30 minutes this is definitely worth a try.

I always like finding trails that surprise me, and Mill Brook Preserve did just that. I can't…read morebelieve the number of times I've driven by the corner of Bridgton Rd (Route 302) and Methodist Rd and never realized there was a little pull-off for a few cars. This is where the northern trailhead is, and apparently there are three other trailheads: across the street from Willow Drive, down further Methodist, and on Perry Court! I feel like no matter which way you enter this 5ish mile trail system in Westbrook, you're going to experience and see something different. Which leads me to what I love and what I loathe about this trail: I love that it feels like it's hidden in plain sight, I loathe that it's not a loop (I'm not a fan of in-and-out trails, I just want one continuous walking path, y'know?). I'm not sure how deep I made it before turning around, but I know there are fish viewing ponds to the north and to the south... because, fun fact, Mill Brook Preserve is also the home to the largest annual migration of alewife fish from Casco Bay to Highland Lake (best viewing time is mid May to early June)! I appreciated how well marked the trail was (and how it followed/hugged the brook the whole time; who doesn't love being surrounded by water sounds and enormous trees?! yes, you can hear the traffic at times, but I found the running water and birdsong to be much louder), and how there were some more challenging spots. I'd like to come back and enter from the south next time!

My boyfriend and I took a private charter with Captain Carle and it seriously made our trip to the…read morePortland area. Captain Carle is so friendly & knowledgeable. I have never fished (ever!) and felt like I could ask any and all questions without any judgement. He was willing to demonstrate and walk us through every step of the way and multiple times at that. It was clear his goal was to create an enjoyable, memorable experience and he definitely stayed out a little later than planned to make sure we caught a Striper! And we did My boyfriend with some fishing experience and I with none were both so happy we did this. If you add anything to your to-do list while in the area, take a trip with Captain Carle!!!

We had an awesome time - Captain Carle is awesome and knew exactly where to go to find the big…read moreones! Highly recommended!

The campground itself was awesome. For a little place on the side of the Saco you really can't ask…read morefor more. Yeah the bugs sucked - but deal with it you're camping. I got bit more than Evander Holyfield's ear, but I didn't get Zika so you won't die, just a little uncomforted. Yeah there were some loud people but after 10pm the owner was going around nicely asking people to keep it down. Chill guy, said his dream was to own a campground and just recently bought it and you can tell he is making constant improvements daily. Bring a grate for the campfire, the one that is provided you can't cook burgers on unless you have a big pan because of the 6 inch gaps between the sections.

First time camping there. Couldn't say enough positive about it. The owners are very knowledgeable…read moreand friendly. Hubby liked that it's easy to get into. I love that the sites are not on top of one another. Bathrooms are clean. They are handicap accessible also. We will definitely go back.

We have rented kayaks from Sebago Trails for quite a few years. They deliver to our cottage and…read morealways bring great kayaks and deliver and pick up on time. Wonderful people who always go the extra mile! Highly recommend!

Having done this twice now, I won't come back a third time. The novelty wore off upon our second…read moreouting, but I still think it's absolutely worth doing at least once! Some things still hold true a year later: 1. Scheduling, paying for, and signing the waiver for your adventure online is unbelievably easy. You can rent kayaks, paddleboards, or canoes for 2, 3, or 4 hours at a time (embarking between 9a and 3p. You can add a lesson before your rental, a cell phone dry bag, a dog life jacket, and a large dry bag all for an additional nominal fee. You can launch from Sebago Trails (side note: they have a really neat - and super secure - docking system/apparatus for you to get in and out of your vessel safely) or pick-up and take-away (something we haven't done, but - contrary to what I said above - *is* something we'd come back here for if that was an option for us)! 2. There's plenty of parking! Unfortunately: a) One of our kayaks was broken (which they told us about, but still put one of us in), and in the end we had to turn around after a little bit of paddling to swap it out. The kayaks aren't all the same brand or style, either, so where I was in something super sleek (that moved quickly through the water), my partner was in something much bulkier (that took a lot more work to paddle). b) The staff was so friendly and welcoming the first time! The second time, not so much. So, for us anyway, it's a bit hit or miss there. The SPTC map: a) The first time we came we kayaked Panther Run (a really mellow, lazy river inlet), portaged across the Mill Street Dam, kayaked all the way up Panther Pond, and ended at Hawthorne Beach where we swam and enjoyed snacks. It was a workout, but we saw so much wildlife and hardly saw other people. Such a peaceful, lowkey, lovely way to spend a day! b) The second time we came there had been no rain most of the summer. And that changed the Panther Run experience entirely (as there was barely any water): we got stuck on the sand so often, that we decided to turn around and head out into Sebago Lake instead (another route that STPC offers if you're not renting and taking away). We kayaked up to Hot Tub Island (which is this man made ring of stones) for lunch but it - and the knee deep water around it - was absolutely covered in and full of bird poop. So we kayaked over to Raymond Beach which was the other spot STPC suggested, but it was so crowded we had nowhere to pull up. In the end it was a nice day bobbing in the water - we saw lots of fish, baby ducks, turtles, and an enormous barn owl! - but not for $90.

Mt. Washington is the highest peak on the east side of the United States at 6288 feet! The Mt…read more Washington Auto Road ascends to the summit of the mountain and, for a fee, you can drive to the top for spectacular views of New England along the way. We made the climb during peak fall foliage, along with a couple of thousand other tourists. Fees are steep...$45 for car and driver and $20 for additional adult. The road is narrow with no guardrails and long drop offs. It took us about an hour to drive up the 8 miles. There was a 3/4 mile backup at the top to get a parking space. So make sure you have plenty of gas. The views are incredible. We first passed through deciduous trees that were in full color. Then, we drove a couple miles through a conifer forest where the trees became smaller and smaller. There are pull-offs along the way to stop and enjoy the scenery. Above the tree line, we found rocks, mosses and lichens. The change in vegetation was interesting. The views of far off mountains were lovely. Towards the top, we were above the clouds. Parking attendants facilitate parking at the top. With over a thousand people at the top, it was crowded. A gift shop, museum, snack shop and weather station are at the top. There is also 175 year-old hotel at the top, now a historic site. Views are magnificent. The trip down is harrowing and thrilling. Signs encourage pulling off to cool brakes. A train called the Cog Train and guided van tours are also available and a better option for kids. Mt. Washington is a thrilling must-visit. I recommend going during the week to avoid weekend crowds and pick a clear, dry day to enjoy best views.

Scary drive but has ample of break/stop points. Make sure you are not afraid of heights as some…read morecorners are tight with no railings! Worth the experience. They give you the legendary sticker at the toll house. See images and videos for reference

Going out with Kristin K Charters was one of the best decisions we made on our two week Maine trip…read more Captain Ben was fun, knowledgeable and definitely a family guy; we had our 6 year old and 18 month old with us and he made sure we all had a blast. We brought home a bunch of mackerel and hooked some pollock and cudder - even a Black Sea Bass. This morning is one of the best memories from our trip - can't wait to come back and do it again!

Captain Ben provided us with a great fishing experience during our first trip to Maine. I'm so glad…read morehe offered a family trip. He answered all of my 9 year olds questions. He was very knowledgeable and personable. We would definitely recommend Kristin K Charters and Captain Ben.