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1. Capitol Park
- Capitol Park offers a choice green getaway for visitors to Augusta.
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- Nile Expert Tip: Capitol Park is a great place for enjoying walking, hiking and greenery in the heart of Augusta.
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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. Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area
- Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area offers premier outdoor opportunities for Augusta area visitors.
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8. Viles Arboretum
- The Viles Arboretum features a wide selection of trees, plants and flowers for public viewing and enjoyment.
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9. Augusta Nature Center
- The Augusta Nature Center offers a touch of nature therapy within Augusta's busy urban scene.
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10. 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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The Best of NileGuide
- There's only so many museums and monuments one can take. When you start itching for fresh air and open spaces, it's time to delve into the outdoor activities of Augusta. You don't need to be a fitness guru to enjoy the natural wonders of Augusta either; these activities come just as active or relaxed as you'd like. So get out of the city, and get back to nature.
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