
Danielle Tourigny Explorer
Maine resident and Emergency Medicine PA-C with a love of all things nature. Traveling around to find the most beautiful spots and most delicious eats.
Backpack to Enchanted Valley Chateau
5.0
30 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
This backpacking trip can easily be done in 2 days, but some people prefer to stretch it out to 3. Luckily there are several different spots to stop and camp, so you can split up the distance however you are the most comfortable. The elevation ove...
Photograph Lepreau Falls
The interpretive trail offers several different vantage points of the falls, and they are all equally beautiful. It was pouring rain while we were there, but it didn't stop me from running around for almost 45 minutes taking pictures and enjoying ...
Hike Paradise Park
5.0
12 mi
/ 2300 ft gain
The hike begins at Timberline Lodge, which sits on Mount Hood at 6,000 feet of elevation. Find the Timberline trail behind the lodge by following any of the maze of trails heading east and you will be on your way! After 1.2 miles, you reach Little...
Hike Sargent Mountain
4.4 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
This has been one of my favorite winter adventures that I have had in a long time. There were gorgeous views of Somes Sound, we saw three snowy owls and there is a gorgeous frozen waterfall on the way up to the summit!
Because much of the Park Lo...
Hike Mt. Carrigain
5.0
10 mi
/ 3250 ft gain
Park on Sawyer River Road at the Signal Ridge Trailhead. Trail starts out as a mild climb and meanders with the Whiteface Brook. When you arrive at the Carrigain Notch Trail junction, turn left. Enjoy three miles of steep uphill along the mountain...
Hike the Mt. Moosilauke Glencliff Trail
5.0
7.1 mi
/ 2454 ft gain
To get to the trailhead, take the 25N, turn right onto High Street and continue along this road until it comes to an end. The Mt Moosiulauke Glencliff Trail takes you through seven miles of forest and mountain scenery. The trail features impressiv...
Cross Country Ski the Trails at Harris Farm
Harris Farm is a great place for beginner cross country skiing or to hone in on already developed skills. They provide rentals ($15pp) and the network of trails is several miles long. The trails range from green (easy) to red/black (more difficult...
Hike up to Maiden's Cliff
2 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
With a total elevation gain of 1000 feet in one mile to the top, the entire hike is uphill. The whole hike is within tree line until the very top, but there is a beautiful stream to hike next to for at least half. At the top, the view opens up to ...
Hike Mount Megunticook in Camden Hills State Park
2.9 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
After driving in to Camden Hills State Park, there is a fork where you can go straight (to the campgrounds) or left (to head up Mount Battie). Take a left and then park in the parking lot immediately on your right. That is the trailhead to Mount M...
Snowshoe the Northern Loop Trail at Bradbury Mountain
2 mi
/ 407 ft gain
Bradbury mountain has ample parking and multiple trails that lead around the mountain and up to the summit. We took the Northern Loop, which is the longest trail up the small mountain. It is a gradual incline of 407 ft over 1.0 mile. It is a perf...
Off-season Camp at Blackwoods Campground
0.75 mi
When we saw that the weather in Acadia was going to be mid 40's and sunny in March, we decided we had to go. However, when you go in March there are a lot of different things about Acadia National Park that are helpful to know.First of all, it is ...
Snowshoe Mount Jackson
5.2 mi
/ 2300 ft gain
The hike starts across the street from the AMC Highland Center on route 302, which means there is plenty of parking and when you finish there is a fireplace and snacks to warm up with! It starts at the Webster Jackson trailhead and after 1.4 miles...
Run the Arnold Arboretum Trail
5.0
2.6 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Park in the lot off of Arborway to access the trail. This place is gorgeous year round. The winter offers a quiet solitude, fall boasts bright colors, spring is the most beautiful as the flowers start to burst and cherry blossoms take over, and su...
Backpack Cutler Coast
9.6 mi
/ 0 ft gain
This is a great hike for beginner backpackers! We were able to successfully complete it with our 4month old puppy!
At the trailhead, there is plenty of parking and an outhouse. We took the coastal trail to the ocean and continued along the Fairy H...
Run the Jamaica Pond and Victorian Jamaica Plain Loop
5.0
1.5 mi
/ 95 ft gain
Park in the Jamaica Pond parking area. You can go either direction on this loop trail, which is highly trafficked and dog-friendly. Keep a lookout for (and a respectful distance from) the wildlife that live here. The loop around Jamaica Pond itsel...
Photograph West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
We started our adventure in this area by backpacking the Cutler Coast (adventure to come on this)! After our night in the backcountry we drove 20 minutes to the adorable town of Lubec. At West Quoddy State Park, you are able to walk around the cli...
Hike Borestone Mountain
3.6 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
Important notes about this hike:
REQUIRES A FEE: $6 per adult, $3 per student - they don't collect the fee until you get to the visitor center about a mile in, so don't get caught like I did without cash!Does NOT allow dogs.
Drive towards the Aud...
Hike the Grand Canyon of Maine (Gulf Hagas)
8.6 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
Find the trailhead by turning left at the Brownville junction and then turning left onto Katahdin Ironworks Rd. This is a well maintained dirt road (had no trouble getting down it with a Corolla). There is a checkpoint where you need to pay a day ...
Summit Dorr Mountain via the Ladder Trail
5.0
3.6 mi
/ 1100 ft gain
To find the trail head, drive out of Bar Harbor down Route 3. There are no signs for the trailhead or for parking, so as soon as you pass Tarn Lake on the right, you can pull off and park on the side of the road.Elevation on the ladder trail start...
Snowshoe to Carter Notch Hut
7.8 mi
/ 2200 ft gain
The nineteen mile brook trail is a winding path up approximately 2200 feet of elevation over the course of 3.9 miles. That distance feels a lot farther when you are breaking trail in 18-24 inches of snow and you are carrying 35 lb packs on your ba...
Summit Mount Waumbek via the Starr King Trail
5.0
7.2 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
The hike starts out at the Starr King trailhead because you will summit Starr King Mountain (3,907 ft - so close to being a 4000 footer!) before moving on to Waumbek. The 2.6 miles that it takes to get to the first summit are gradual and forgiving...
Kayak Casco Bay
4 mi
This kayaking adventure begins at East End Beach at the Eastern Promenade in Portland. There is an easy boat launch zone if you have your own sea kayaks, but if you need to rent, Portland Paddle is right at the launch zone! It is $45 for 2 hours w...
Hike to Kinsman Pond
8 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
Our hike began at the Basin, which is a clearly marked exit directly off 93. If you are coming from the Northbound side, walk under the bridge beneath 93 to get to the beginning of the trail. We enjoyed the Basin for a while before hiking 1.0 mile...
Hike The Skyline Trail at Blue Hills
4.0
12.7 mi
/ 2542 ft gain
Park in the lot across from Batterymarch Rd off of Willard St. Access the Skyline trail from here, it is marked blue. Follow the signs. The trails in Blue Hills are perfect for training for backpacking because they are so steep and rocky. I would ...
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