Stories

Hi folks, let me introduce myself! My name is Sam Merrill, and starting this summer and fall I'll be posting some trail and route descriptions on MTF from the perspective of a hand trike user. As a bit of background on me, I was an avid wilderness…

August 9, 2024

Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Brown Woods

Hey fellow hikers! It's been a while since I last posted about my adventures. I've definitely been busy this year with lots of other work. Recently, I ventured out with my MTF colleagues, Kara and Hope. We are always trying to improve the information…

June 26, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Three Little Mountains that are Chubby Hiker Friendly

Hi all! As many of you may know from Maine Trail Finder’s previous posts, my name is Paige Emerson and I run a social media account called @chubbyhikerreviews. I use this platform to review hikes from the perspective of someone who is “plus…

April 9, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility

Brian J. Evans: Altitude

Brian J. Evans is a Citizen Artist. A Citizen Artist is defined by the Aspen Institute Arts Program as: Individuals who reimagine the traditional notions of art-making, and who contribute to society either through the transformative power of their…

March 25, 2024

Accessibility, Faces of MTF

Paige's Five Favorite Hikes

Hey all! My name is Paige Emerson and I run a social media account called @chubbyhikerreviews, where I review hikes from the perspective of someone who is plus sized. In 2020, I started reviewing hikes because I found that the trails I was interested…

March 7, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility

Paige Emerson & Chubby Hiker Reviews

Hey fans of the outdoors! You know that Maine’s outdoor spaces and users do not always welcome and support all people. Maine Trail Finder is committed to creating tools that invite all people to have trail experiences. Our tools connect people with…

February 29, 2024

Enock's Adventures, Chubby Hiker Reviews, Accessibility, Faces of MTF

Ice Fishing on Cobbosseecontee Stream with Tony Antoine

Tony is a graduate of Bowdoin college who is originally from Baltimore Maryland. We were introduced to Tony's adventures in reconnecting with food traditions through the Nature Based Education Consortium's Stories for Change initiative. He grew up…

February 27, 2024

Accessibility, Faces of MTF, Winter Adventures

Enock's Adventures: Morgan Meadows with Greg & Robbie Dow

Hey fellow hikers! Have you ever met someone and wished you had met them sooner in life so you could have more time with them? That is how I feel about Greg and Robbie Dow. They are a couple who reached out to me about doing some accessible hiking…

February 21, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility

Enock's Adventures: Ferry Landing

Hey hikers! This trail adventure was very unique, in the sense that I encountered some things I had never seen before. I had a few moments of "why did they do it that way." It all made for a both fun and challenging day in the woods. This fun…

February 8, 2024

Trail Suggestions, Enock's Adventures, Accessibility