Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Maine Wildlife Park
, Gray. Maine Deptartment of Inland Fisheries
and Wildlife Game Farm and Visitors Center on Route 26. A great place
to view and learn more about wildlife. The 200-acre park has 25 species of
wildlife, including moose, black bears, lynx, mountain lions, wild tur-
keys, bald eagles, owls, a show fish pool and more. Open daily May
through November. Picnic and grill areas, bookstore and gift shop. Adults
$3.50, children $2.
657-4977.
Deering Oakes
, Portland. Portland's largest city park features many
stately old trees, footpaths, and ponds. Skating in winter. Flower garden
and duck pond. At Park and Forest Streets.
874-8793.
Bradbury Mountain State Park
, Pownal. Located on Route 9, the cen-
terpiece of this park is a granite cliff at the 484-foot bald summit that
overlooks Casco Bay. There are hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, a
picnic area, a softball field and a public campground.
688-4712.
Ferry Beach State Park
, Saco. A small park with a fine sand ocean
swimming beach, toilet, bathhouse, picnic areas and hiking trails. There
is an entrance fee. Open from mid-May until mid-October. On Route 9
near Camp Ellis.
283-0067.
Mackworth Island
, Falmouth. Located off US 1 this island features a
circular walking trail that skirts the shore with good views of Portland.
(No telephone.)
Scarborough Beach Park
, Scarborough. A very popular fine sand
beach with good surf, dunes, and a salt marsh. There is a bathhouse, pic-
nic tables, grills. Fishing is allowed. Entrance fee. On Route 207 on way
to Prout's Neck.
883-2416.
Sohier Park
, York. Tiny park on Cape Neddick sports interesting geol-
ogy and good views of Nubble Light. Birdwatching along the shore.
363-7608.
Maine has one area code - 207.
Beaches at a Glance
Fortunes Rock Beach
, Biddeford. Fine sand beach nearly
two miles long. Scant parking.
Hills Beach
, Biddeford. On sandy peninsula. Fine sand beach
1,500 feet long. Facilities nearby. Scant parking.
