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1. Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area
- Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area offers premier outdoor opportunities for Augusta area visitors.
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- Nile Expert Tip: Those who enjoy nature pursuits will find a lot to like about the Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area.
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2. Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area
- Conveniently located only minutes from Augusta, Jamies Pond Wildlife Management Area offers a genuine backwoods-type hiking experience.
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3. Woodbury Nature Sanctuary
- Woodbury Sanctuary is a hiker's and bird watcher's delight with hilly terrain and excellent scenic vistas.
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4. Smithfield Plantation
- Located in nearby Litchfield, Smithfield Plantation offers the serenity of traveling through the Maine woods.
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5. University of Maine Outdoor Leisure Center Trails
- Located by the University of Maine's Student Fitness Center in Orono, the University of Maine Outdoor Leisure Center Trails offer miles of premier walking and hiking for the public to enjoy.
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6. Bond Brook Recreation Area
- Bond Brook Recreation Area is one of Augusta's newest destinations for passive recreation.
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7. Augusta Nature Center
- The Augusta Nature Center offers a touch of nature therapy within Augusta's busy urban scene.
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8. Kennebec River Rail Trail
- The Kennebec River Rail Trail is a 6.5 mile paved walkway that offers scenic vistas of the Kennebec River and Augusta skyline.
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9. Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum
- The Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum pays tribute to the Rangeley region's rich history and love of outdoor sports.
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10. Viles Arboretum
- The Viles Arboretum features a wide selection of trees, plants and flowers for public viewing and enjoyment.
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The Best of NileGuide
- Sunsets, sweeping vistas, horse-drawn carriage rides—you get where we’re going with this. How will you fill the days of your romantic getaway in Augusta? By checking out these romantic things to do. Whether you want active or laid-back, luxury or low-key, these activities will surely inspire some hand holding. Let the swooning commence.
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