Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall:Camden Hills State Park located on Belfast Road is the best place to understand why Camden is often referred to as “where the mountains meet the sea”. A short drive and $3 gets you to the top of Mount Battie the center piece of the 5600-acre Camden Hills State Park. You can also climb the summit’s stone tower for an even better view. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails for suited to everyone’s ability. It is roughly an hour long hike from the parking lot. The park offers over 100 sites for camping and picnics and is wheelchair accessible. There is a two night minimum for camping and the non resident cost is $20 per site. per night. The park is open May 1 through October 30. the hiking trails are accessible all winter.
Tag: Fall
Senior Citizens: Do Things At Your Own Pace
Fall: For all of you seniors who are planning a fall foliage trip to the great state of Maine, you can have fun finding unique and affordable things to do that will provide you with the entertainment you are looking for. In the Portland area there are plenty of planned senior activities designed for your safety and fun. How about rediscovering the joys of bike riding with an instructional and guided tour along the Eastern Promenade bike/walking trail. For a minimal charge, you will be able to rent a bike and all the safety equipment necessary to enjoy a scenic cruise along Portland’s working harbor. You will even enjoy a healthy snack along the way. This is a great way to get outside and enjoy all the sites and sounds of Portland. Perhaps biking is not your thing, then how about a hiking and Geo-Caching trip through the trails of Camp Ketcha in Scarborough. This is a nice way to enjoy the fall foliage while taking a relaxing hike finding your way via GPS. The camp provides instruction on Geo-Caching which is easy and fun to do! If it is raining and you can’t enjoy the outside, stop in at the Scarborough Library the first Monday and second Thursday of each month and enjoy classic films along with refreshments. After the movies head over to Dunstan School Restaurant where seniors can enjoy lunch and dinner buffets at a discounted rate. Maine can be a fun and affordable getaway for seniors, come discover what you have been missing!
Hayrides: Fall Into A Wagon And Enjoy The Ride
Fall: Hayrides are a perfect way to spend some time enjoying the fall. There are lots of apple orchard farms that offer visitors a hayride through the orchard as an extra treat. Recently, we went apple picking at Thompson’s Farm in New Gloucester. The orchard was a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. We really enjoyed picking the red ripen apples that were dangling from the apple laden branches. After spending some time in the orchard we climbed aboard their wagon and enjoyed a scenic ride around the farm. The kids really loved patting the horses after our ride was complete. Another place to check out is Brackett’s Orchard in Limington. They have pick your own apples, pumpkins and hayrides. The hayrides are free and bring you through the orchard to enjoy all the fall scenery and foliage. Limington is a beautiful part of Maine especially during the fall when the mountains in the distant are full of vibrant fall colors. Wolfe’s Neck Farm in Freeport offers hayrides for the public every Saturday during the month of October. Visitors also leave with a complimentary pumpkin pie and an apple for the ride back. Nothing says Fall more than a hayride through a Maine apple orchard. Take some time to get out and enjoy this glorious season and put a hayride of your Fall list of things to do!
Comedy Clubs: Lift Your Spirit With Laughter
Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer: Times are tough and sitting home watching the television will probably not make you feel any better. If you need a little cheering up consider making a trip to one of the local comedy shows in the Portland area. Going to a comedy show is a fun thing to do with a group of friends and great way to forget your troubles for a little while. Every Friday night, you will find a different headlining comedian performing at the Gold Room during their Friday Night Comedy Night series. Located behind Jokers, the Gold Room is has private tables, a bar area and enough laughs to keep you rolling through the night. Why not break the monotony of everyday and make plans to attend one of these great comedy spots in the Portland area. You could enjoy some cheap eats before the show at Granny’s Burritos on Fore Street. Delicious food, reasonably priced and they also have a great vegan menu that is out of this world! If you don’t have the cash for a full meal then just do dessert at Mim’s where you can discover some of the most scrumptious desserts all reasonably priced. Top your dessert off with a hot cappuccino and things are looking better all the time! Put some laughs on your to do list and hit a comedy show for a good time. Remember, laughter is good for the soul!
Portland: Five Fun Things To Do
Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Portland has so many things to do for all ages and if you are young and looking for fun than this is the city for you! Not sure where to start? Of course the Old Port has a huge draw for the younger crowd as it is a plethora of bars and clubs which makes it perfect for an all night bar crawl. Four Play and the Stadium are the places to be if you are looking for some place to dance and cut loose. If you are into pubs than Rosies and Gritty’s are perfect for an evening full of good friends and great ale. Live music options are always important, be sure to check out the Asylum which is a hit especially on their 80’s nights. The Big Easy is another great place to hang out and enjoy live music and dance the night away. Portland also has a great live performance genre that is geared to appeal to the younger crowd. Check out Space a wonderful alternative arts venue found in the heart of Portland’s downtown. Space offers art exhibitions, live performances, film performances and much more with an ever changing schedule of events. Perhaps you want to take it outside and you are not sure where to start? The Maine Outdoor Club may be your best choice. Members can join others in participating in a variety of different activities from rock climbing to walking the Backcove Boulevard, it’s a great way to get outside and discover something new to do. Portland is a hip and happening town you just need to take some time to enjoy all there is to see and do so why not start today!