Cobscook Bay State Park - Maine

Address:40 South Edmunds Road
Edmunds Township, Maine

Cobscook Bay is a State Park getaway with the secluded feeling of an island, surrounded on three sides by water. Meaning "boiling tides" in the local Native American dialect, Cobscook has extreme tidal swings and an abundance of softshell clams that visitors can enjoy digging for when here. The park has great opportunities for wildlife viewing, and is home to many species of birds, including the bald eagle. Perhaps the greatest attractions though are the 100 campsites, which provide campers with seclusion, space, and fabulous scenery. Combined with beautiful wildflowers and great hiking opportunities, Cobscook Bay State Park is truly a nature lover's dream.

Katy Trail State Park offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages and interests. Whether you are a bicyclist, hiker, nature lover or history buff, the trail offers opportunities for recreation, a place to enjoy nature and an avenue to discover the past.The trail allows users to travel through some of the most scenic areas of the state. The majority of the trail closely follows the route of the Missouri River so hikers and bicyclists often find themselves with the river on one side and towering bluffs on the other. The trail travels through many types of landscapes including dense forests, wetlands, deep valleys, remnant prairies, open pastureland and gently rolling farm fields. In the spring, the trail is brightened with flowering dogwood and redbud, while the fall is colored with the rich reds and oranges of sugar maple, sumac and bittersweet. With so many types of habitats, wildlife is abundant, especially birds. Chickadees, nuthatches, robins, orioles and many types of woodpeckers are common. Red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures are often seen soaring above the trail, and bald eagles are common in the winter. Because of its location along the Missouri River flyway, migrating birds and waterfowl can be seen frequently. Watch for great blue herons, sandpipers, Canada geese and belted kingfishers. For more information about the trail, call the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 1-800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800-379-2419.