The 85-acre preserve at Fore River Sanctuary is just one of the many areas, all throughout the city of Portland Maine, maintained for all of our enjoyment by Portland Trails. We don’t even need to leave the city for fresh air and a mini hiking escape! Find your way to Jewell Falls, and you’ll see Portland’s only natural waterfall!
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A walk around Kettle Cove on one of the coldest days of the year, which also happened to be Valentine’s Day!
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A great way to have the Grand Canyon South Rim (almost) to yourself: show up in the winter, during a snow storm! Views of the canyon itself are limited during heavy snowfall, but with fewer cars and people, the wildlife is out in full force. If you’re visiting in winter via rental car (like we did, because we flew in from Maine), pay extra for 4 wheel drive, and be sure to check out the Grand Canyon NPS page with info on visiting during winter, including an emergency travel kit checklist. The roads can be very icy, and with fewer people around, it’s a good idea to be prepared.
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A trip into Bryce Canyon in winter means no crowds, magical light, and trails that are pretty much all yours. Snow and ice makes many of the cliff side trails icy, so be sure to bring traction & poles if you decide to venture in yourself!
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Quick day trip into Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of the 2013 Cayamo Cruise. Spent a beautiful day exploring Castillo San Cristóbal, Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, Fort San Felipe Del Moro, and wandering the streets of old San Juan as we headed back to port. Wish there had been time for more!
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