The Secret Garden Hike In Maine Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairytale
By Michelle|Published May 29, 2018
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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Maine has no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for something challenging to build up a sweat (head to Katahdin!) or something much more leisurely, allowing you to enjoy a day outside there’s something for just about everyone looking for a dose of nature. This beautiful garden walk in Maine is one of our favorite ways to get outside without working up a sweat. The best part? It’s been built to attract the most beautiful butterflies in the state – and they come by the hundreds every year!
The next time you have some free time, we recommend you head to Downest Maine for a visit to The Charlotte Rhoades Park.
In 1978 her estate gifted the grounds to the town of Southwest Harbor in her memory, with the request that it be used as a place for families to visit and enjoy together.
While the meandering paths do not require much effort, there are plenty of spots to rest along the way - and you'll want to take a break if only for the impressively calming views.
Scientists believe there are approximately 15,000 to 20,000 different species of butterflies in the world, including this - the Mourning Cloak butterfly - which overwinters in Maine as an adult butterfly.
Whether you visit for a special event or if it's just a lovely sunny day and you've got some free time, The Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden is a wonderful way to spend the day.
The Charlotte Rhoades Park and Butterfly Garden is located at 191 Main Street inSouthwest Harbor, on Mount Desert Island. You can call them on 207-244-9264. They are open every day from mid-May to mid-October, from sunrise to sunset. Learn more about the garden, including the schedule for special events on their website. Check them out on Facebook, too.
Another wonderful and easy way to explore the outdoors is on one of Maine’s educational boardwalk trails. Try this one in Wells for a full day outside.
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