Fall: Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon, why not attend a local football game. Whether you choose a local high school team or decide to go see our very own Maine Black Bears you are sure to have fun. Most weekend game schedules can be found in the local sports section or on-line and it’s a great way to spend a day with friends. While you are at it make it an authentic tail gating event by packing the cooler and setting up in the parking lot for a pre-game celebration. It is fun to attend you high school homecoming game. Call some of your classmates and make it a mini reunion and celebrate in those school colors. It is sure to bring you back to the day and a great way to catch up with people you haven’t seen in awhile. Tail gate parties are as easy as sandwiches or can be as elaborate as rolling out the grill off the truck bed and setting up the food tent. Either way, between the friends, food and game you are sure to enjoy the day.
Tag: Fall
Kennebec River: Follow Your Way Down The Rail Trail
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: No matter how you decide to explore the Kennebec River Trail one thing is for sure, you will love it. This walking, hiking, biking and running path has been set up for everyone to enjoy. This community trail runs along the banks of the Kennebec River and offers users a scenic 6.5 mile jaunt through some of the prettiest parts of the area. Whether you start in Gardiner and walk through Farmingdale and Hallowell to end in Augusta or vice versa you may be surprised at what you see along the way. It’s not uncommon to catch sites of breath-taking views of the river. Often times can can catch site of eagles and ospreys preying on fish. Sturgeons over a foot long have been seen leaping into the air. This area is full of historical sites and seeing the antique ice-harvesting houses and lumber mills will bring you back to a days gone by. Now is a even more beautiful time to take a walk along the path as the fall colors and leaves pave your way as you go. So why not go for a walk…
Spa Day: Relax And Be Pampered
Fall,Winter,Spring & Summer: Need a day away, feeling the aches that the cold weather bring or maybe you just a looking for a way to pamper yourself, a trip to the spa may be just what the doctor ordered. There are several spa that have cropped up over the last couple of years around the state and the skies the limit on the amenities and services that they offer. From deep tissue massages to facials and salt rubs, it really just depends on what you are in the mood for. The Senator Inn and Spa located in the capital, Augusta is a great place to get away from it all. They offer a full service spa, a beautiful salt pool and the white robes to go along with it all. Enjoy a fruit smoothie by the pool before your massage or make it a girls day out and treat yourselves to massages, facials and manicures you will find it all at this beautiful spa center. So if rest and relaxation is just what the doctor ordered than check out a local spa and relax.
Craft Shows: Tis’ The Season
Fall: With the holiday season fast approaching the Maine craft show circuit is getting into full swing. These events draw hundreds of holiday shoppers looking for unique, maine made gifts and they usually aren’t disappointed. Both Augusta and Portland offer big craft shows annually. The Maine Made Craft Fair has been held at the Augusta Armory for the last 24 years and is a great place to get some shopping done for those who are on your holiday gift giving list. The Christmas Craft Show held in Portland is always full of great homemade items from jewelry, to puzzles, to knitted items and food. The crowds tend to thin out a bit in the afternoon hours but the morning rush is sure to put you in the holiday shopping spirit. In addition to great gifts there is also food available for purchase that will keep you shopping all day long. So why not try a little local holiday shopping and stop in at one of the states many holiday craft shows.
Apple Orchard Bakeries: Fall’s Sweet Treats
Fall: Go to one of your local apple orchards this time of year and you will find your pick of some amazing fall treats. I stopped into Lakeside Orchard in Manchester this past weekend and discovered some wonderful taste of fall. The smell of orchard fresh apples, mulled cider and hot baked apple pie filled the room. I know, writing about apples again but, during the fall you just can’t help yourself. These treats just don’t taste the same any other time of the year. With Thanksgiving coming, now is the time to be planning for your harvest meal with family and friends. Why not let one of these orchard’s take some of the stress away by stopping in and buying your sweet treats which are baked fresh daily. On top of wonderful apple pies and apple muffins there were good old fashion donuts, apple cinnamon of course, and only one word to describe them…delicious!