PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 7, 2020
Maine is a big state with a small population, and there are many opportunities for people to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. Even though Gov. Mills has kept 10 coastal parks closed when she extended the stay-at-home order last week, 38 other state parks and historic sites are still open. And this would be a good time to explore other, lesser-known sites around the state, like the Wildlife Management Areas, run by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. It’s also a good time to check out land held by local land trusts. There are still many good options to explore even if the state beaches are closed. Be creative.