I’ve been negligent in covering the ski scene in Maine, largely because we haven’t gone downhill since kids arrived (though everyone in the fam...

One of the most readily accessible jewels of Maine lies in Cape Elizabeth, adjacent to Portland. The jewel is Portland Head - Maine’s oldest lig...

For sure, the most awesome neighborhood in Portland, Maine is Old Port. The remarkable part is that I lived here when this was a decrepit warehous...

A Mecca of a different sort is located just north of Yarmouth in Maine. Freeport is a massive shopping mall disguised as a quaint New England town...

A great stop as you head north from Portland along I-295 is to take exit 17 at Yarmouth and visit the DeLorme map store. If you haven’t heard, D...

We got back up to Maine over Easter made a trip down memory lane, returning to Scarborough and driving past the old homestead. This left us very n...

Another splendid island community off of the coast of Maine exists on Monhegan.  This wee speck about ten miles from the mainlan...

Well heck, we’re on the coast and not too far from Rockland, so let’s head up there along Route 1 and catch the ferry to Vinalhaven. ...

The Tidewater Motel is the most readily available lodging option on Vinalhaven. Built upon a bridge spanning Carvers Harbor and Carver’s Pond, t...

Since it’s time to depart Camden, let’s stray from hiking to visit some other Maine attractions.  When you come to visit it is inevit...

All I could see from where I stood Was three long mountains and a wood; I turned and looked another way, And saw three islands in a b...

If you are looking for something special to savor during your Maine vacation, a stay at Norumbega in Camden will provide you with a memorable exper...

Grafton Notch State Park is a remote gem in Southwestern Maine along the New Hampshire border.  The only nearby reference point whi...

Since we find ourselves around Moosehead Lake after visiting Moxie Falls, there is another interesting hike nearby.  Mt. Kineo is a sma...

Moosehead Lake in central Maine is a terrific region, chock full of great places to explore.  This is the biggest lake in Maine, and nea...

Another Maine treasure is Baxter State Park, home of Mt. Katahdin.  The highest peak in Maine at roughly 5,300 feet (way above Cadil...

Despite the brisk competition from other wonderlands in Maine, Acadia wins the top spot for natural beauty in my heart.  The...

This review is motivated by Roger’s (X_Drive) comment that I mentioned nary a bar in my blog entry around Bar Harbor. Please know this town harb...