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Bradbury Mountain State Park: It’s For the Birds!

While it is situated close to the more densely populated cities of Southern Maine Bradbury Mountain, feels as if it worlds away from nearby Portland and Lewiston- Auburn. The view is stunning and, as one of the Maine State Parks system’s most popular sites, the park is a perennial favorite of hikers, cross-country skiers, equestrians, snow-shoers, mountain bikers, snowmobilers, nature lovers and bird watchers! The park is home to hawks, wild turkeys falcons and eagles year-round, and is a common stopping point for many species of birds during their annual migrations north and south. It is also home for numerous mammals including native moose, deer, and fox.  Bradbury Mountain is one of the five original state parks in the state of Maine. It is located off Route 9 on 528 Hallowell Road in Pownal, ME 04069 and features more than 800 acres of spectacular forested land. The park has 40 spots for camping including RVs. For the less adventurous, amenities include covered and uncovered picnic tables, playgrounds, and a ball field. For more information, call (207) 688-4712.