Spring,Summer,Fall & Winter: The Forks area is known as Maine’s outdoor playground. There are year round activities that will keep outdoor enthusiast coming to this area of Maine year after year. In the winter months snowmobilers come from all around to travel the 100 miles of trails that are groomed to perfection. Spring brings the first day of fishing and Salmon, Bass and Brook Trout are all waiting in the lakes and rivers that run through this area. The melting snow brings spring run-off which contributes to excellent white water rafting conditions. The Kennebec River and Dead River meet in this part of the state and make for some of the best rafting on the east coast. With scheduled water releases from the dam rafters can experience a ride of a life time. I have been able to experience a 5000 cu ft release ride that was enough to take my breath away. The volume of water pushed our raft over the rapids at speeds that were exhilarating. In addition to white water rafting visitors can enjoy one of the many hiking spots this area has to offer. Hikers can meet up with the Appalachian Trail via Pleasant Pond Mountain or hike into Moxie Falls. Moxie Falls is a 90 foot waterfall that falls into a great pool. The whole area is very beautiful and is a wonderful place to explore. If you are thinking about where you want to stay when visiting, there are plenty of campsites to choose from that offer visitors a quiet nights rest in the wilderness. If you are looking for other alternative, there are many outdoor lodges that offer guest overnight accommodations along with adventure packages such as rafting trips, snowmobiling packages and hunting and fishing excursions.
Tag: Fall
Pumpkins & Fall Festivals: Celebrate The Harvest Season!
Fall: Fall festivals are happening all over the state celebrating the harvest season. With pumpkins, apples, cider and fall foliage Mainers and visitors alike love this time of year. Celebrations are going on all over the state like in Hallowell. This quaint little town located on the banks of the Kennebec River in Central Maine. The streets are lined with antique shops and some great restaurants like Slates and Maria Libra’s Italian Restaurant. During mid-October Hallowell celebrates the Fall Harvest and the town is decorated and ready to celebrate with cornstalks and pumpkins. There are family events planned such as music and face painting as well as an art walk for adults. After spending some time in town hop on the rail trail and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Kennebec while admiring the foliage and all of the colors reflecting on the water. Another place to stop in is in the Unity area, at the Great Maine Apple Day. Fall foliage seekers should stop in to enjoy the freshest apples and pick out the perfect pumpkin for your fall decorating. The Apple Day celebration is held on the grounds of where the Unity Fair takes place each year. While you are in the area be sure to check out the Belfast Moosehead Railway. They offer an eight mile train ride between Unity and Burnham for visitors to sit back and enjoy the foliage. The colors in this area are so vibrant because of the dense forest area. Be sure to pack a camera because the sites along the way are just beautiful. Pumpkins and apples are bountiful this time of year and there are plenty of fall festivals to check out around the state so make it a to do this weekend!
Portland Seafood: Lobster Diablo – Street & Company
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring: With so many seafood restaurants in Portland Maine, it can be a challenge to choose the best. If you are looking for a great seafood dish in Portland Maine, you might want to check out the Street & Company Restaurant on Wharf Street. If you enjoy mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp and scallops; you will love this seafood dish. It is prepared for 2 people and it makes for an easy menu choice and a well rounded seafood experience. Best of all, the price is around $50 for the dish. This is not fried seafood. It is fresh seafood, steamed and prepared over fresh pasta. So, if it is fresh Portland Maine seafood and shellfish that you are looking for, we highly recommend this dish. Click Here For All Relevant Info
Ferry Beach: Southern Maine Beach Day Trip
Summer, Spring, Fall:Searching for one of the best beaches in the Portland area?Ferry Beach maybe just what you are looking for. Whether you live in Maine and want to make plans for a day trip to the beach or are vacationing in the vicinity of Portland this is a great beach to visit. It is quite and protected from the open ocean. The water is a bit warmer because of the shallow depth and it is a perfect destination for couples or families looking for a less crowded and more simplified beach experience. The beach is literally just a few feet from parking and finding a spot to sit is easy. Are you looking to take an evening beach walk? Ferry beach always has some of the most amazing sunsets and there is plenty of beach to walk. The cost to park is somewhere around $10 for the day. Get there early because they only allow so many cars, and that is what makes this spot great. It really can never get too crowded. Click Here For All Relevant Info
Portland Maine: Back Cove Water Walk
Spring, Summer, Fall: When Portland Mainers go for a walk, many of them choose the Back Cove Loop. The Back Cove offers a scenice skyline view of Portland and circles the tidal waters of Back Cove. The Back Cove provides amazing sunsets and sunrises and there is always plenty of Mainers and visitors walking, riding bikes, running or walking their dogs on this groomed path. Parking is available from several spots on the Back Cove so, you can make this walk as long or short as you like. The total loop is a little more than 3 miles but, of course, you can walk or run any portion of the loop. Maybe you have already visited and strolled through the Old Port, seen all of the sites or you’ve just moved to Maine. Whatever the case, the Back Cove provides the perfect walking, running, biking escape within a stones throw of the city. Click Here For All Relevant Info