Column: Enjoy the power and beauty of Maine’s rivers on these hikes

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • October 31, 2025

Maine is home to nearly 32,000 miles of rivers. Spend some time wandering along one of Maine’s rivers and you’ll no doubt be amazed and awed by their power and beauty, and thankful for their preservation as an important ecological and recreational resource. Here’s a look at six gems to consider for a fun riverside ramble: Middle River, Bagaduce River, Seboeis River, Medomak River, Presumpscot River, Salmon Falls River. ~ Carey Kish