In a world where so very little is untouched, it’s nice when you come across a spot that’s still serene and natural. Lucky for us, Maine has a lot of those little spots. Some of them are hard to reach and others are simply small; whatever the reason we think they’re all worth a (very respectful and careful) adventure. While we certainly believe in keeping Maine as natural and untouched as we can, we also feel that sharing our beautiful state can only lead to more good in people and the world. For that reason, we’d like to share our love of Seawall Beach in Phippsburg.
leonem / Flickr One of the best things about this place is that it requires a short 2-mile hike to find.
Alison Chaiken / Flickr The hike, through the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, is fairly easy, so feel free to bring kids along. You’ll need to enter the property by foot and travel through the Morse Mountain pathway, which takes you through a beautiful, full forest. Bikes and dogs are not allowed, so you’ll need to rely on those feet!
Alison Chaiken / Flickr The path travels to the summit of Morse Mountain, which is just about 180 feet above sea level, before taking you to your destination. At the top, you’ll be faced with one of the best views in Maine - full of green and nature.
Rachel James / Flickr Once you reach the beach, you’ll find a picturesque piece of paradise tucked away in a sometimes overlooked area of the state. The Small Point Association owns this beach, and promises “to preserve the wild, unspoiled character of the beach, its ecology, and its endangered species habitat.”
Dana Moos / Flickr There’s also a great chance you’ll see some of Maine’s best wildlife. Pictured below is a great blue heron, one of the species that is often spotted in the Seawall Beach area.
Sandy and Chuck Harris / Flickr
John Marino / Flickr While Seawall Beach is a slice of heaven, it isn’t the place to go if you are looking for the typical beach experience: things like balls, frisbees, loud music, and beach umbrellas aren’t allowed. But, we think that’s okay. This is a great place to walk around and explore. It’s open and accessible during colder months as well, but try to get there before the summer’s over so you can take a (very frigid) dip!
Scott Smithson / Flickr And, if you love taking in nature first thing in the morning or to end your day, many people say that the sunrises and sunsets here are a must see in Maine.
If you’re not looking for a quiet day at the beach, but rather a place to spend a fun day with the family, check out these more-known Maine beaches!
leonem / Flickr
One of the best things about this place is that it requires a short 2-mile hike to find.
Alison Chaiken / Flickr
The hike, through the Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area, is fairly easy, so feel free to bring kids along. You’ll need to enter the property by foot and travel through the Morse Mountain pathway, which takes you through a beautiful, full forest. Bikes and dogs are not allowed, so you’ll need to rely on those feet!
The path travels to the summit of Morse Mountain, which is just about 180 feet above sea level, before taking you to your destination. At the top, you’ll be faced with one of the best views in Maine - full of green and nature.
Rachel James / Flickr
Once you reach the beach, you’ll find a picturesque piece of paradise tucked away in a sometimes overlooked area of the state. The Small Point Association owns this beach, and promises “to preserve the wild, unspoiled character of the beach, its ecology, and its endangered species habitat.”
Dana Moos / Flickr
There’s also a great chance you’ll see some of Maine’s best wildlife. Pictured below is a great blue heron, one of the species that is often spotted in the Seawall Beach area.
Sandy and Chuck Harris / Flickr
John Marino / Flickr
While Seawall Beach is a slice of heaven, it isn’t the place to go if you are looking for the typical beach experience: things like balls, frisbees, loud music, and beach umbrellas aren’t allowed. But, we think that’s okay. This is a great place to walk around and explore. It’s open and accessible during colder months as well, but try to get there before the summer’s over so you can take a (very frigid) dip!
Scott Smithson / Flickr
And, if you love taking in nature first thing in the morning or to end your day, many people say that the sunrises and sunsets here are a must see in Maine.
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