Tag: Winter

Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall: Are you a nature enthusiast and passionate about animals? Interested in learning how to train, care for, and race a team of Alaskan sled dogs? At the Wilderness Lodge, you can interact with a kennel of Alaskan racing huskies that are friendly, and extremely socialized animals. Telemark is also home to several llamas, horses, and a summertime hummingbird community. The Telemark, a family friendly Inn and wilderness lodge, is centrally located in the 780,000 acre White Mountain National Forest. The forest offers many hiking trails and animal sighting opportunities for the adventurous traveler. At night, gather around the dinner table for a delicious, healthy meal. All the vegetables and herbs are organically grown from an on-site garden. Leave with a deeper respect for the land and the animals that share the land with us.

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Brunswick is known as the home of the Naval Air Station but, there is so much more to discover about Brunswick! Whether you are looking for something to do outside or some fun inside entertainment, Brunswick has it all. During the warmer weather take some time to check out the River Walk which runs from Tophsam to Brunswick along the banks of the Adroscoggin River. This scenic walking path is a great way to get outside and burn off some steam. Bikers and roller bladers are also welcome on the walking path so pack your stuff and go for a walk. Brunswick also has some great spots to enjoy the coast whether it be Thomas Point Beach or a short drive to Popham there are plenty of spots to enjoy the coast. If you are looking for a quiet spot to enjoy a little piece of the Maine coast, take a drive to the end of Mere Point Road until you come to the boat landing. Be sure to pack a blanket and a picnic basket and make you way to the edge of the water and enjoy view! A trip to Brunswick would not be complete without a visit to one of the area’s icons, Fat Boys! This nostalgic restaurant is a throwback to earlier day drive-ins where the food was brought right to your car by waitresses on roller skates. Although the food may not make the ten healthiest places to dine in the area, it’s fun and a nice treat. Bowdoin College sits in the heart of downtown Brunswick and is a hub of interesting things to do. If you like to skate, be sure to check out the indoor skating arena which offers free skate to the public. Bowdoin is also home to the Maine State Music Theater and every summer you will find some of the best productions in Maine. Brunswick is a great town and there is plenty to do for all ages. Be sure to put it on your list of stops this year!

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Come to Camden and watch the boats sail in and out of the harbor, grab a warm coffee and sit back on the town pier and enjoy the sites. Get your skis and head to the snow bowl for a day of downhill skiing and while you are at it enjoy the panoramic view of Penobscot Bay from the top of the mountain. Sleep in and enjoy one of the many bed and breakfast’s in the area and then head into to town to have a deliciously hearty breakfast at Boyton & McKay. Hop on your bike and cruise up Route 1 until you get to Mt. Battie and challenge yourself to make it to the top. Climb up the rock tower at the top of the mountain and snap some of the best photos around of the entire town and Camden Harbor. Spend some time in Camden Harbor Park and witness the same inspiring sites that sparked some of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s most famous poems. Hop on one of the many Windjammer Cruises during a warm summer evening and enjoy the quiet serenity of the harbor and the twinkling stars above. Take a historical walk along Elm Street and enjoy the old sea captain homes and where the famous series Peyton Place was filmed. Stop into the Owl & Turtle and get lost in the shelves of books while getting cozy in one of their reading chairs. No matter what you decide to do one thing is for sure, Camden is one of the treasures of Maine’s mid-coast area .

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall: Wiscasset is known as Maine’s “prettiest little village” and one trip there you can easily see why. Not only is the scenery beautiful but, there are plenty great things to see and do. One place to check out is the Chewonki Foundation located on Montsweag Bay, on Chewonki Neck. The Chewonki Foundation offers programs to the community that are centered in their 400 acre surroundings. They have wonderful day adventures for kids, adults and families. Whether you decide to participate in a program or not, just exploring the campus is an education and a wonderful experience. There is plenty of history in this riverfront town. I suggest you stop in for a visit at the Lincoln County Jail Museum which first housed prisoners in 1811. You can take a tour of the facility and learn the history of this site. There are also plenty of sea captain’s homes on Federal Street that all have a story of their own waiting to be discovered. You can stop in and tour Castle Tucker located on a bluff overlooking the Sheepscot River. Wicasset was once the busiest seaport north of Boston and it was during this period the castle was built. Today, you can tour the castle with its original furnishings and enjoy the sweeping views from the two story front porch. Another must see historical home is the Nickels-Sortwell House located on Main Street. Tours open to the public are available at both locations and are definitely worth the time to do. After spending some time enjoying the historical sites, head into town and browse through the many antiques shops that line Main Street. If you are looking for something to eat you could always stop in at Red’s Eats for a casual meal outside or hop over to Sarah’s Café and enjoy home cooked soups, sandwiches and desserts. While you are in Wiscasset, be sure to cross over the bridge in check out Fort Edgecomb. There is a great picnic sight and the view from the fort overlooking the Sheepscot River is worth the trip.

Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter: Nothing says Maine better than the freshest seafood enjoyed whatever way you like it. Why pay top dollar for this bountiful delicacy. If you are searching for some great seafood look no further than your local fish market and your own kitchen. You can make an excellent lobster stew for very little cost. Most fish markets practically give away the lobster bodies opting for only the claws and tail meat that is sold by the pound. If you go in and ask for the bodies you would be shocked at how much meat you can pick out of them and the last time I purchased some I paid only $2.00 for twelve bodies. After spending some time picking them, I had enough meat to make a very hearty lobster stew that was better than any restaurant around. Another great deal is Maine shrimp. You will find roadside vendors selling these jewels of the sea all along Route 1. I just saw a sign in Wiscasset where one truck had them for $1.00 per pound and they are worth every penny! Shrimp scampi, shrimp cocktail you name it you can have it and cheap! Okay so if you don’t feel like doing the cooking yourself then you can definitely find some deals, you just need to know where to look. If you are in Freeport, check out Cindy’s where you will probably find the best fried clams around, the best haddock chowder and the largest purest lobster roll in the area. The place doesn’t look like much but, the food is out of this world and the prices are reasonable. Another great place to get some seafood that is worth the money is Five Islands Lobster Company in Georgetown. Right off the boat fresh lobster with outdoor seating right on the water, can’t get much more authentic than this place. The prices are right and the food is even better. So spend some time engaging in your own seafood tasting tour this summer. It doesn’t have to cost you a fortune!