Summer, Fall: With over 60 lighthouses along Maine’s rocky coast, lighthouse enthusiast will definitely enjoy a ride up the coast in search of these beacons. Starting on Route One in Kittery you will find Whaleback Light sitting offshore from Fort Foster. You can view this awesome granite structure from Fort Foster Park as it stands ready to protect Portsmouth Harbor.Moving Northward up the coast you will find Cape Neddick Light and glimpses of Boon Island Light. Boon Island Light is nine miles offshore from York Beach and is probably the roughest place to man. The first two structures were actually swept away by raging storms and the last structure was severely damaged during the blizzard of 1978.Moving further along, Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest beacon welcomes ships into Maine’s busiest commercial harbor. Seguin Island Light is the beacon at the mouth of the foggy Kennebec River.Probably one of Maine’s prettiest lights is found in Damariscotta at Pemaquid Point. This spot is a great place to photograph the natural beauty of Maine’s coastline. Marshall Point Light is found “downeast” near Port Clyde and Tenants Harbor. Moving back inland you will find a wonderful lighthouse museum in Rockland as well as the Owl’s Head Lightstation. Finally, Bass Head Light with it’s red beacon light shining brightly in western port of Southwest Harbor and West Quoddy Head Light which is the first in the US to greet the morning sun in Lubec, the eastern most point in the US.The history and beauty of Maine’s lighthouses is a treasure for you and your whole family to enjoy.
Tag: Summer
Cheap Vacations: Things To Do On A Budget
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: There are so many ways to enjoy the beautiful state of Maine and plenty of things to do even if you are on a tight budget. Cheap vacations to Vacationland are possible. First, Maine has miles of rocky coastline and sandy beaches in the summer. Enjoying a day at the beach can include swimming, exploring tidal pools or even casting a line in hopes of catching the big one. This state offers some of the best parks with miles of hiking trails and breathtaking views. You could drive up the coast in search of the historic lighthouses or drive in-land to the lakes region and enjoy the quiet beauty of the mountains. If you are looking for reasonable accommodations you may consider staying at a B&B which often includes all inclusive meal plans and cocktail hours. If adventure is calling you, Maine offers some great camping sites with tent sites as low as $10 per night. Whatever you choose there are some great things to do even if you are on a tight budget!
Cool Playgrounds: Nothing Beats A Day In The Park!
Summer: Ahhh, summer, your kids are home, they have tons of energy to burn so why not spend a day at one of the area’s coolest playgrounds. Castles, towers, winding tunnels, mazes and swings you name it, you can find it at one of Southern Maine’s playgrounds. Maze Craze in Falmouth is one of Southern Maine’s most popular. Located on Route 9 there is a double decker sandbox in the middle perfect for the little ones. With swings, tire jungles and monkey bars in addition to twisting slides kids can get lost in the fun.Another fun play spot is at Nan Jones Kimball Memorial Playground in Yarmouth. With the large wooden “Kidship Yarmouth” as the the piece de la resistence for the entire play area. Your kids can pretend they swash buckling pirates manning the big wooden steering wheel and walking the planks made from wood. A lookout tower from the “crow’s nest” allows a birds eye view of the whole playground.Harbor Playground in Kennebunk has a real Maine nautical feel with a play lobster boat, giant wooden lobster in the sand, see-saw, tube slides and lighthouse. Don’t forget to take a ride ont the two-humped camel on springs. So why not spend some fun filled family time at one of these great playgrounds, your kids will be glad you did!
Exploring Kittery: Shopping the Outlets
Summer,Spring,Winter & Fall: Kittery is a a shopping destination point for many natives as well as visitors. With over 120 discount outlets and the ever famous Kittery Trading Post, you are sure to find what you are looking for and then some. The steady flow of traffic up Route One is a good indication that this place is a hot spot for bargains. With clothing from famous makers like Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor and Liz Claiborne to home decor shops like Crate & Barrel, this is a shoppers paradise. There are also some great restaurants to eat at just off the beaten path. The famous Warren’s Lobster House offers the mile long salad bar that is a sure bet. Kittery is also home to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard which offers visitors a museum full of ship building history as well as colonial and civil war history. So take a trip to Kittery and explore this coastal shopping haven.
Go Fly A Kite: Enjoyment For Any Age
Summer: Kite flying can be an inexpensive way to have some fun. Find a wide open space and let the line out and watch the wind do it’s magic taking that kite to heights only birds can soar! It doesn’t matter where you fly a kite, on the beach or at the park and it’s not just kids who love them. The beauty of kites is it brings out the kid in all of us. If you really want to see a spectacular site then travel to Ogunquit Beach for the Capriccio Festival of Kites. At this one day event, you can see as many as 500 kites in the sky at one time. This annual event attracts kite enthusiast from all over. They even give free kites to the kids that attend this fun filled kiting event. Even if you can’t make it to this festival, you can stop at your local store and spend $2.00 on a kite and make an afternoon of memories and maybe lifetime hobby of kite flying.