Roberts Farm Preserve
64 Robert’s Rd, Norway, Maine
Oh, how I love a good hike! Any time of the year, really! Being outside, in the quiet, deeply breathing in the fresh air, feeling the sun on my face . . . there’s nothing quite like it. Especially after being cooped up inside.
I decided to try a local trail to hike, Robert’s Farm Trail. I’d never been, but it was recommended by a friend and I’d heard great things about it.
I started out by reading the map. Oh, so many choices!
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I decided to follow Stephens Trail. It didn’t take long before I encountered interesting sights along the way.
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It sure felt good to hear the sound of a running brook again.
Because there was new snow on the ground from the night before, I easily discovered many animal tracks along the way!
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I thought the above tracks might be fox. but they also look a little like a small dog. (That’s my boot print, no other human footprints were in the area) Using the charts below, tell me in the comments, what do YOU think? Hint: Look closely at the pads of the fox, versus the dog.
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The signs at Roberts Farm also told you if they were difficult or easy, which is good to know before you begin, or if you’ve reached a crossroads. I continued on Stephens Trail, looking for a challenge.
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There were lots of interesting sights along the way; this smiley face on a tree, a geocache mailbox (I won’t tell you exactly where that was, you’ll have to find it yourself!) and bridges with brooks running below them.
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What I liked most about Roberts Farm trails, is that there were so many, you can take a different trail every time you go, which makes each hike unique, interesting and fun!
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Have you been on a hike lately? If so, have you seen any of the animals below? I’d love to hear about it! Use the comment section below.
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