Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary has been around for decades and is owned by a private non-profit organization. If you want to get away and see nature while hiking some trails this would be the place to go in Lewiston. The trails for on for miles. They improved the front end by adding a gate and a parking area for visitors to enjoy.
Steff D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Portland, ME
While it might seem like a dramatic comparison since the two cities are vastly different, conceptually(unspoiled natured in the middle of a bustling city) it’s still very much applicable: while New York City has Central Park, Lewiston/Auburn has Thorncrag Bird Sanctuary. If you’ve lived in L/A your whole life and have never traversed the 3.5 miles of trails, or have passed through the area and thought there was nothing of note to see, I would highly recommend taking a half day to explore this wonderful Sanctuary! This 370+ acre nature conservation/wildlife preserve boasts of having the highest point in Lewiston(as a matter of fact, on really clear days you can see Mt. Washington from the Ray Landry Memorial Bench), and also claims to have a tree roughly 250 years old near Anthony’s Fireplace. Walk around the trails and you’ll see Whale Rock(a giant rock that looks like a… you guessed it… whale), handmade wooden bridges over small streams, old homesteads, and — if you’re very quiet — birds and squirrels(I’ve yet to see a deer here, but I know they’re there watching us with curiosity!). In the summer, the Sanctuary is lush and green; in autumn, it’s the perfect escape from the city to enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of foliage. So there you have it! Thorncrag is one of the most wonderful places in Androscoggin County for nature walks, jogging, hiking, picnics(remember to take your trash out, please!), cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Please be respectful and courteous of others who use the space: don’t start fires or camp here, don’t bring your bike or vehicle of any kind, dogs, horses, or alcohol(all of this is against the rules of the Sanctuary anyway)!
