Dodge Point Preserve

Midcoast Maine


Some 500 acres of land, once managed as a tree farm, now constitute a lovely slice of preserved red pine woods and breezy riparian shorescapes. Four easy trails web throughout the reserve, taking visitors past pebbly river shores, old stone walls, still ponds, curious raccoons and the occasional fox (and even moose!).


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