National Trails Day Celebration at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park

Governor LePage Issues Proclamation - June is Great Outdoors Month!

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry' Bureau of Parks and Lands is holding a celebration at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park in honor of National Trails Day. The day of hiking, trail work, and outdoor activities will take place at the Park in Freeport on Saturday, June 6 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Governor Paul R. LePage has proclaimed the month of June as Great Outdoors Month and is urging residents and visitors alike to visit Maine State Parks and Historical Sites.

"Maine is blessed with outstanding opportunities for safe and healthy fun in the great outdoors," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "I am pleased to declare June, 2015 as Great Outdoors Month, and encourage residents and visitors alike to take advantage of the many outdoor experiences that make Maine unique. Outdoor recreation contributes an estimated $7.4 billion to the Maine economy and supports some 94,000 jobs." Commissioner Walt Whitcomb noted that the celebration at Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park will provide opportunities for both seasoned outdoor enthusiasts and first-time hikers. "Visitors will be able to explore the woods and shore of Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park through guided nature walks led by the park staff; try their hand at trail work projects; or take part in a hands-on Leave No Trace workshop on camping skills," said Whitcomb. "Guided nature walks will cover a broad variety of topics. Participants may learn to identify trees, plants, and woodland wildflowers, see where different animals make their homes, search for birds, or simply enjoy the beautiful landscape of the forest and ocean. Programs are geared towards all ages."

Visitors who participate in trail work projects will learn what goes into creating and maintaining the five-mile trail system of Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park. Projects may include rehabilitating trails that have been damaged by heavy use, or raking public areas for improved accessibility. The event will also have information about local and statewide hiking opportunities.

National Trails Day:

National Trails Day® is a nationally recognized trail awareness program founded by the American Hiking Society that occurs annually on the first Saturday of June and inspires the public to discover, learn about, and celebrate trails while participating in outdoor activities, clinics, and trail stewardship projects.

For more information and a complete listing of activities, go to www.maine.gov/wolfesneckwoods or contact Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park at (207) 865-4465.


For more information on Maine State Parks, Historic Sites and Public Lands, go to: www.parksandlands.com