Established in 1971, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge is an expansive, protected habitat for local plants and animal life. Educational programming is provided for the public throughout the year and the grounds are host to local children's summercamps. Trails at Caratunk navigate through 200 acres, exhibiting the area's forests, fields and wetlands to the community. Vehicles, including bicycles, are prohibited within the refuge beyond the parking lot. Call the number provided for more information.
Borderland State Park features trails for walking and horseback riding and ponds for canoeing and fishing. The park was created in the early 1900s by Blanche Ames, artist and suffragist, and her husband Oakes.
This reservation with the Boy Scouts of America is a beautiful forest park open to the public for trail running, hiking and enjoyment of nature. The welcome pavilion has a 3-D countour replica of the park and a contour map is available by contacting the New England Orienteering Club.
