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Gould’s Hometown Named One of the Top Small Adventure Towns in the U.S.
We’ve always known Bethel, Maine is something special—now Outside does too.
In its recent feature, The Top 9 Small Adventure Towns in the U.S., Outside named Bethel one of the best tiny hamlets for outdoor living. With a population under 3,000, Bethel was praised for its walkability, mountain access, growing trail network, and all-season adventure potential.
Just steps from Gould’s campus, students have access to:
- Two ski resorts (Sunday River and Mt. Abram)
- Mountain biking and trail running in the Bethel Community Forest
- Tubing and paddling on the Androscoggin River
- An inviting village center with local restaurants, coffee shops, and music
The article highlights everything we already value: a strong connection to the outdoors, access to public lands, and a town where nature and community are never far apart. Whether students are winter camping in the White Mountains, mountain biking after class, or grabbing a post-run pastry at Gemini Café, Bethel is more than a location—it’s part of the Gould experience.
🗻 Read the full article on Outside: The Top 9 Small Adventure Towns in the U.S.
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Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
