Spring, Winter, Fall: Bowdoin College was founded in 1794 as a men’s college with only a handful of students. Since then, it has evolved to house students from every state as well as foreign countries. Bowdoin pines rim the 200 acre campus and its amazing museums. The Peary-MacMillian Arctic museum is filled with photos and artifacts and Inuit carvings. Most all of the items were collected by the founders. There is also the Museum of Art with a quite impressive collection of 19th and 20th century art. Be sure to stop at the new “Black Box” theater as well. This is a fantastic place to spend an afternoon. As always, admission is free.
Tag: Spring
Thomas Point Beach: A Recreational Smorgasboard
Spring, Summer:Thomas Point has much more to offer than just a beach! It does boast a clean, sandy beach on tidal water but that is just the beginning. You can enjoy fishing, field sports, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, a large playground for toddlers and an arcade for teens. Adults will find the gift shop of interest. Camping sites are also available, there are over 80 tent and RV sites at the beach. The park is also home to several annual events including the Maine Highland Games, Bluegrass Festival and the Saltwater Music Festival. The beach is tidal so swimming and boating is best two hours before high tide untill two hours after. Plenty of parking is available as well. The park is open from mid-May through September, 9AM – sunset.
Topsham: Historical Walking Tour
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Topsham was incorporated in 1764 and the town encompasses nearly 44 square miles. The Historic Commision has produced an an excellent guide labled ” Topsham, Maine, Historical Walking Tour”. It contains descriptions and photos of over 35 significant landmarks to enjoy. Some of the most splendid Federal and Greek Revival houses anywhere. This booklet is available for free at the town planning office on Elm Street. This is a wonderful little town and this tour is proof of that. There is also a swinging pedestrian bridge that is over 100 years old and connects the towns of Topsham and Brunswick.
Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area: Panoramic Views And Piping Plovers
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall:Bates-Morse Mountain Conservation Area is a 600 acre nature conservancy on the Phippsburg Peninsula. Here you will find a four mile loop trail, it is a pleasant and non-vigorous walk through the marshland. You will slowly ascend to the 210-foot Morse Mountain, then down to Sewall Beach. Be sure to stay on the road and beach path at all times, the ecology of the area is somewhat fragile. This is a great place for watching hawks as they make their annual migration in September. Be sure to pick up a map from the wooden box in the parking lot. There is no admission fee and the park is open sunrise to sunset.
Camden Hills State Park: Where The Mountains Meet The Sea
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.