The Yarmouth Historical Society, North Yarmouth Historical Society, New Gloucester Historical Society, Durham Historical Society, Skyline Farm, and the Royal River Conservation Trust were pleased to host this special opportunity to Discover the Royal River.
SELF-LED TOURS ALL MONTH: The contest ended October 31, 2017, with self-led discovery explorations at your convenience. Maps were available all month at Yarmouth History center, on kiosks at each park, or just use the information on this webpage, or print out this six-page 8.5 x 11 packet that includes everything you’ll need.
EXPLORE: Five parks or preserves in four towns:
- Royal River Park (History Center): GPS 118 East Elm Street, Yarmouth
- Four selfie stations in and around the Yarmouth History Center and
Royal River Park. One is behind the Center and another is inside the museum (open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm). Two more are situated
along the trail in Royal River Park. To find the trail, cross the street in
front of the History Center and look to the left along the parking lot. The
trail runs through the park and follows the course of the river. - Here’s a printable pdf copy of the four Yarmouth historic fact sheets that are located alongside historic displays and panels. This material is also posted at each of the selfie stations.
- Four selfie stations in and around the Yarmouth History Center and
- Old Town House Park: GPS Route 9 opposite Ansel Lane, North Yarmouth
- Two selfie stations: one close to a bluebird house on the Lower Field Loop, and another at a bench next to the river on the River loop.
- Here’s a printable pdf copy of the Old Town House Park historic fact sheet. This material is also posted on-site.
- Skyline Farm: GPS 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth
- Two selfie stations, one at the snow roller, and one at the hiking bridge over Loring Brook — a Royal River tributary
- Here’s a printable pdf copy of the Skyline Farm historic fact sheet. This material is also posted on-site
- Runaround Pond Recreation Area: GPS 259 Runaround Pond Road, Durham
- Four selfie stations located along the short loop trail; hike either clockwise or counterclockwise.
- Here’s a printable pdf copy of the four Durham historic interpretive panels at Runaround Pond that are also posted at each of the four selfie-stations.
- Intervale Preserve: GPS 642 Intervale Road, New Gloucester
- Four selfie-stations located along the short loop trail; hike either clockwise or counterclockwise.
- Here’s a printable pdf copy of the four New Gloucester historic interpretive panels at the Intervale that are also posted at each of the four selfie-stations.
FOLLOW: Hiking and walking trails that are well-marked and suitable for kids of the elderly.
DISCOVER: Local history on conserved land up and down the river, with interpretive information developed with help from the historical societies of Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Durham, and New Gloucester and the curators at Skyline Farm.
FIND: Sixteen selfie stations with historic interpretation material
CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS — TWO WAYS TO WIN:
ONE WAY TO WIN: Shoot the whole shebang: Visit five sites, four towns, several selfie stations per site. There are 16 in all. Snap a selfie at each one. Send your photos to info@RRCT.org or tag your photos @RoyalRiverConservationTrust on Facebook or Instragram. To tag on Facebook you must like us on Facebook first!
SECOND WAY TO WIN: Shoot the best: prize awarded to the BEST selfie of all photos submitted. Send your photos to info@RRCT.org or tag your photos @RoyalRiverConservationTrust. To tag on Facebook, you must like us on Facebook first!
Prize winners will be drawn on November 1, 2017.
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