Riverside, the community forest or alongside waterfalls, the River Valley has the spot for you to get outside and enjoy the fresh spring weather.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community, Guides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander, Things to Do
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.
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Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
High Peaks Alliance prepares for leadership change, launches 2026 naturalist series
Vice President John Rogers will take over for founder Lloyd Griscom as president, as the group continues its mission of collaboration and public access through new conservation programs.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Maine Huts & Trails offers free guided winter programs starting Jan. 3
Maine Huts & Trails will launch a series of free, guided winter outdoor programs on its trail network beginning Jan. 3, offering snowshoeing, skiing, fat biking and family-friendly outings open to the public.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Franklin County easement secures critical link for snowmobile, ATV trail
The deal on a 600-foot section of trail ensures riders can complete the Randy Bunnell Trail between Rangeley and Phillips.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Topsham custodian Michael Langley takes the classroom outside
Known at Woodside Elementary as ‘Mr. Mike,’ he teaches kids how to make maple syrup, press cider, ice fish and more.
Posted inGuides, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, New England, News
From Jay to Livermore Falls to Farmington, trails boost well-being
Whistle Stop Trail and others offer residents year-round ways to explore nature, improve health and strengthen community ties close to home.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine groups beating a path to millions in limited trails funding
Maine’s new $30 million trails program has drawn 105 proposals requesting over twice the first-year $7.5 million allocation.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
All-Persons Trail nears completion in Rumford Community Forest
“We really have a sense of pride in what we’re doing and want to make something to be proud of and shine out here,” said Travis Dustin, lands coordinator for Inland Woods + Trails.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Buck’s Ledge Trail for All in Woodstock gets first walk-through
About 15 Buck’s Ledge advocates from Woodstock and beyond tested the new, hard-packed trail built specifically as handicapped accessible. It took about eight weeks to complete and has been planned for the past few years.