I could write a review about New England parasitic insects but then again that wouldn't be very relevant to the actual business of the land conservation nor the wonderful trails of Eamons Preserve so ... I won't do that, cough cough. Go here. Trails are well marked and well groomed. Dogs can be voice command or on leash. Lots of birch and pine. Beavers. Interesting bridges. A waterfall. Ample parking. A swing set. Not a tick on me after a long, crisp fall walk. Nuff said. read more

Very nice tucked away spot with walking trails. Fairly well maintained. Feel fortunate to have found this space as it is dog friendly! Smith preserve is far superior to emmoms, both in signage and in terms of privacy. Would be amazing to trail run in here, and I saw a lot of mountain bikers! read more

Kennebunkport Conservation Trust - I did the white trail today but am looking forward to trying the others to make it longer! - Kennebunkport, Maine

Pro: Easy parking; very nice building. Con: Lots of mosquito in the woods; even worst, lots of ticks. I've never had ticks on me before but after a short hike ( We stayed on the trail.) I found 4 ticks on me. Even after taking a shower and changing into fresh cloth, I found a tick climbing up my neck. After washing our clothe, there was a live tick on our clothe coming out of the washer. My wife found a tick in her shoes after we got home. Later, she also came across a tick next to the wash machine. If you like horror movies, you may enjoy hiking there. read more

KCT is my home away from home in Kennebunkport. The Trust has goals so expansive and diverse, it is hard to put them into words. It aims to preserve land, connect the community with hiking trails, and develop educational and recreational activities for all ages and physical abilities. The primarily volunteer staff create celebrations and outdoor activities in all seasons, foster friendships, and focus on how to bridge the vast income divide evident in our community (or, really, any seasonal seaside tourist town). The Trust preserves land while striving to honor traditions of hunting and foraging. The trails are well-marked and lovingly maintained by a band of trail indefatigable trail stewards. Another crew of volunteers maintains the landscape and monitors insects and invasive plants on nearby islands the Trust now has taken responsibility for. Still another group is engaging community in the building of a naturalized labyrinth that will be wheelchair accessible. An archaeological project is giving new life to our local understanding of sea level rise and our challenges related to climate change. read more