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...
by DCC | Jun 26, 2020 | BLOG
On Saturday June 20th participants joined DCC’s Outreach Director Cathy for a short guided walk that ended with some amazing beach yoga. Starting in the late afternoon, the group gathered behind the Lubec School to walk down the 1,700 foot wooden boardwalk that leads...
by DCC | Jun 16, 2020 | BLOG
In partnership with Sunrise Canoe, Downeast Coastal Conservancy hosted an Introduction to Kayaking Workshop on the Middle River in Machias. On Monday, June 15th, 8 participants joined DCC’s Membership and Outreach Director Cathy for a workshop that focused on the...
by DCC | Jun 16, 2020 | BLOG
Located near the northernmost point in Lubec, the Pike Lands offers scenic views of Eastport and points east as well as Cobscook Bay to the west. Difficulty & Length: This conservation area is actually comprised of two open-access properties that include a total...
