by DCC | Sep 1, 2020 | BLOG
The new Shore Trail of the Pigeon Hill Preserve is surging toward the finish line thanks to a large group of local volunteers! The Pigeon Hill Preserve, located in Steuben, consists of the 175-acre Hill Section to the West of Pigeon Hill Road and the 10-acre Shore...
by DCC | Sep 1, 2020 | BLOG
In August, DCC partnered with the Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT), the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) and the Downeast Institute (DEI) on another cleanup effort on Browney Island off of Beals. With the help of a dozen or so volunteers, we filled a 20 yard...
by DCC | Aug 28, 2020 | BLOG
Machias River Preserve is the largest property that DCC has protected to date, with a total of 917 acres. This property has a network of 5.5 miles of trail that visitors can explore and provides access to the Down East Sunrise Trail. Difficulty &...
by DCC | Jul 7, 2020 | BLOG
The 48-acre Mowry Beach Preserve provides convenient public access to one of the easternmost sandy beaches in the country and is an excellent spot for birders. Difficulty & Length: The Mowry Beach Trail is 0.8 miles roundtrip and can be reached from either a...
by DCC | Jul 2, 2020 | BLOG
Summer is finally here and now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the outdoors with the whole family. The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and the bugs are not too bad this year. Check out our suggestions below for family friendly hikes that you...
