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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.

Historic stone Beech Nut building beneath dark storm clouds at Beech Hill Preserve in Rockport, Maine.

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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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THE SERIES

Two ways into the story.

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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THE JOURNAL CONTINUES

More than the photograph.

Wooden boardwalk winding through a sunlit forest on the Cutler Coast Trail.

July 29, 2025

Walking It BackComing Back to Hiking After Hip Replacement: A Love Story (With Screws)Walking It Back

Coming back to hiking after hip replacement surgery is not a triumphant movie moment. There’s no soundtrack. No dramatic summit shot with your arms raised toward an orange

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THE WAY I SEE IT

The photographs are the reward.
The adventure is the story.