This is such a fantastic spot! We had NO IDEA it was here, until looking at my All Trails app for a…read morequick walk between appts. I don't know Lewiston very well, but, this was a big surprise to my partner, too, and he's very familiar with the area. We truly enjoyed the serenity and ease of the walk! The loop was perfect for the time frame we had! We'll definitely be going back. The reason I gave it 4 stars, is there really isn't any parking, perhaps 3-4 spots. Also, until the vegetation grows in, the ugly back side of business buildings is very visible. Also, unfortunately, there was a lot of litter (we picked up some, but didn't have a bag to collect). It's so distressing when folks don't respect public offerings such as this!

This is a lovely easy walk thru the woods in Sidney. There is a babbling brook that gives off a…read morecoolness. The trail is easy to follow and takes you a small loop thru the wilderness, exploring wildlife such as birds, squirrels and chipmunks. There are wood planks for when it's muddy. This is great way to enjoy the outdoors and get in your 10,00 steps. The parking is limited. You may even drive right past the entrance. It's on the left if you're headed to Waterville, with a sign coming out of the woods.

Nice, quiet town beach There is usually a food truck nearby…read more Great for kayaking and paddling

This beach is the reason I moved to Winthrop! Situated on the end of Maranacook Lake, this little…read moretown beach is my favorite local spot for a swim, float, picnic, and family outing! In peak summer days the shore is lined with families, food trucks, kids on bikes, boaters, kayakers, and all other species of lake lovers. The waters of Maranacook Lake are clear, pristine, and brisk! The beach is easily walked to from downtown Winthrop, which is lined with cool shops, a subway, couple of eateries. The town beach is clean, nicely maintained, trash receptacles are available, lots of green space to picnic and chill. The boat launch is nearby as is a lovely park with benches and a community gazebo. On the 4th of July this is THE place to be! Amazing fireworks food trucks, and of course the Winthrop PD regularly patrols so you can take your leisure in a safe, monitored location. As a local I love using the beach in the off season. There's always tons of free parking and the Winthrop peeps are just great, kind, people who don't mind sharing their gem of a beach with out of towners who respect and abide the rules. While at the beach take a stroll, explore the neato downtown area, and soak up the sun and fun vibes! Bring the fam and chill on the shore of the beautiful Maranacook Lake. Oh! And boaters if you put in the lake check your boat and trailers for milfoil (a nasty invasive plant) it's the law in Maine. No milfoil in or out of our water bodies. Enjoy!

Beautiful and easy hike to go on alone or with friends/family. The scenery is nice and the trail is…read moreeasy.

As a family this was our first time at Vaughan woods and we will be back many times. It's a short…read morewalk/ hike through the woods and the waterfalls and bridges as well as the different kinds of trees make this a beautiful walk in any season. The trails are not marked well and to which trail your on but the path is easy to see. Come and check this out if your in the Augusta area.

Rustic trail. Convenient for a quick walk in the woods. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers in bloom…read more Update: beautiful in the fall. The trail is well maintained with some improvements planned. The fall leave just made it beautiful. Spotted few birds.

We stayed there a week visiting family in Lewiston. Roads off highway are two lanes and bouncy. So…read morecareful driving. Park is clean, sites are grass, and a lot of seasonal full timers. Pool is nice and they do have a big clubhouse for activities. We stayed near pool and bathrooms but you almost need an appointment to go to bathroom. The men's bath only has one toilet and one shower. The full timers seem to always be using it first thing in morning until about 9 am. There is a small store, with ice and firewood, a boat ramp was hoping for a good sit to fish but I couldn't find any.

Have rented kayaks from them a few years in a row. They have been helpful each time in making sure…read morewe got exactly what we needed and what would work best for us. They rent kayaks (single and double) and canoes. They will help you load it and tie it securely to your car.

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 (and NH) 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? No. Loop trail? Sort of. Well marked signs? Sort of. Element of surprise? Not really. This is definitely a tough spot to find; there's no parking, so be sure to very carefully pull as far off as you can from the road (it's not a busy road, but still #healthandsafety). This is about 1.5 to 2 miles - relatively easy to moderate (just because there is initially a bit of a steep slope, then some twisty and rooty bits of the trail), starting with a long walk through the woods pass some fields, over some brooks - with extremely well maintained wooden bridges! - and eventually alongside the Kennebec River (if you wish to walk that far down). There's also a short spur up to a place called Mount Tom which features the old remains of a chimney and fireplace, as well as a stone bench that overlooks the water in the distance (probably much easier to see before spring/summer)! I think if you love birdwatching AND wildflowers, you'll see (and feel) the magic of this spot. We came when the wild ginger (Asarum canadense) was in bloom -- apparently this species is rare for this far up the East Coast. They were beautiful! The whole walk was a lovely homage to spring, what with the crops of fiddleheads and the constant birdsong! BEWARE OF TICKS.