Squire Tarbox Inn

Along this loop keep an eye out for heron, egret, and other migrating shore birds near Mill's Cove. This area is known for its abundant bird and fish populations, with over 40 type of fish found nearby. Interpretive signage is placed at the park to provide info on the mill that formerly existed on the property.

In 1983 Nathaniel Porter donated 19 acres on the southern tip of Barters Island to the Boothbay Region Land Trust. Trails meander through old-growth spruce, oak, and pine along half-mile of shorefront on the Sheepscot and Back rivers with lovely scenic vistas. There is a sheltered cove with a beach and a small off-shore island known as Lydia Ann’s Island. Nathaniel Porter’s father purchased this land from the Hull and Goddard families in the early 1900s. An old cellar hole still exists on...

This property is managed by the Boothbay Regional Land Trust but is still private property open to visitors. Visitors are asked to be very respectful to wildlife and not remove plants from the area. The loop wanders through the forest, by a small pond, and along the Back River. Wildflowers are visible each spring and summer.

This is a beautiful garden that can take hours to explore. There is a shuttle that can help you get between the exhibits, as there is quite a bit of walking to get to each section. According to Accessible Nature (https://www.accessiblenature.info/?page_id=157#private): The gardens cover 295 acres of tidal shoreland. Trails in the central gardens are wheelchair-accessible. Accessibility: This trail is likely accessible with assistance for visitors using wheelchairs, mobility equipment, or...

This loop combines the trails in the eastern and western sides of Ovens Mouth Preserve. The trails are forested and along the banks of the Back River. The area is unique due to the natural protection it provides from the seas and its deep water. It has long been a place for ships to seek shelter during storms.