“In 2017, at the age of 70, I hiked from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail; I fell down more times than I had fallen when I was a toddler learning to walk. I also spent more time alone than I ever had before. The relationship between those two experiences is worth pondering.”
At the Park: Spotlight on Reid State Park in Maine
Stephanie Paterson's moving chronology of many summers spent working at Reid State Park spans from her undergraduate years though completion of her doctorate. Click here to read about her lifelong connection to this remarkable coastal park in Georgetown, Maine.
History by the Sea, Your Guide to NPS Boston
Our three-day guide to NPS sites in Boston includes the wealth of formative colonial history in the city core, as well as pivotal sites in Lowell and Grafton that mark the growth of the textile industry. Consider extending your visit for a few days along Cape Cod National Seashore!
Spotlight on Acadia National Park
Porcupine Islands from top of Cadillac Mountain, photo by Amy Beth Wright.
Take a look at our spotlight on Acadia National Park, you’ll find tips to get there and stay there, our thoughts on the park, and strategies for the best use of your time if visiting for just a few days. Let us know what you think!
