PHOTOGRAPHS & STORIES FROM MAINE
Stories
The places, the walks, and the days outside that make their way into the photographs. Some start with a destination. Others start with a reason to get out the door.
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October 17, 2026
Beech Hill Preserve: A Short Walk, a Big View
I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve walked up Beech Hill in Rockport. You’d think by now I’d have gotten tired of it, especially considering there’s an actual hill involved and I’ve already had enough work done
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Trail Notes
Personal experiences from Maine’s trails, preserves, and outdoor destinations.
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Found in Maine
Places, local discoveries, history, and stories worth sharing.
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More than the photograph.
August 14, 2026
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I take a photograph I really like. I spend entirely too much time editing it, probably make three versions that nobody but me could tell apart, finally decide
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July 24, 2026
The Cellar Beneath the Trees
FOUND IN MAINE A series by The Hip Explorer Explorer’s Notes 📍 Location: Sears Island, Searsport, Maine 🚶 How I Found It: A 1.74-mile loop through the Monarch
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April 29, 2026
Monroe Falls: A Short Walk That Pays Off
Some trails make you earn it. Monroe Falls just asks that you show up. Quick Facts Location: Monroe, MaineDistance: 0.1 miles (yeah, really)Difficulty: Moderate—only because of the climb
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January 22, 2026
Hibernation Season: Where I’ve Been and Why
I owe you an explanation for the radio silence. Or maybe I don’t. But I’ll give you one anyway. The Bear Theory I’m pretty sure I’m part bear.
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January 1, 2026
New Year’s Eve: No Fireworks, Just Forward
New Year’s Eve. Standing on the thin line between 2025 and 2026 like it’s some kind of magical reset instead of just another page on the calendar. Same
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December 14, 2025
The First Shot: When Your Backyard Becomes Your Whole World
This is one of the first photos I ever took with my Nikon D7500. Not the first. But close. Early enough that I was still fumbling through menus,
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