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A schooner cruises past Rockland Breakwater Light House

MidCoast Maine, The Birthplace of American Ship Building

Food, General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeJuly 19, 2022

Over four centuries ago, a Maine sailing vessel launched America’s love affair with shipbuilding. Today, from canoes to superyachts and lobster boats to advanced Naval ships, nearly every form of watercraft can be found here.

Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine

Front Street Shipyard in Belfast… You Can’t Miss It

General, Trips, Family Travel, Outdoors, FoodBy MikeJuly 18, 2022

When you travel to Belfast, it’s worth a special trip to see this world-renowned shipyard. Boat builder, service yard, and marina, Front Street Shipyard is the most capable boatyard in the Northeast.

In Maine we go upta camp

In Maine We Go Upta Camp

General, Food, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeMay 25, 2022

Spend a little time in Maine and it won’t be long before you hear the phrase, ‘Upta Camp.’ It’s a generations-old saying that celebrates the joy of spending time at camp and putting the rest of life firmly on hold. ‘Upta Camp’ might sound corny, but, its appeal is well understood.

Purple crocuses blooming

Spring Break in MidCoast Maine

General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeApril 14, 2022

Pack your shorts, sunscreen, and yes, a warm jacket too. It’s time for Spring Break in the MidCoast. Villages and inns are opening up and can’t-miss places are yours to enjoy without summertime crowds. Here are a few special things we love about April in the MidCoast.

Boots are proper attire for Mud Season Fun and Survival

Your Unofficial Guide to Mud Season Fun and Survival

General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeMarch 7, 2022

Mud Season is Maine’s unofficial “5th Season.” Warming days and melting snow are the perfect recipe for weeks of premium-quality mud, however, as you might expect, there are great upsides for this time of the year in the MidCoast.

Owls Head Lighthouse

Welcome to The Master-Class in MidCoast Maine!

General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeFebruary 4, 2022

With spring on its way, this is good time for a master-class in the amazing MidCoast. Here are some historical facts and a few quirky things that you may want to learn more about. The more you know about the MidCoast, the more you’ll want to explore.

Happy couple on a winter walk in the woods with their dog

Sweep, Stomp, Slide, and Skate. Winter Sports Are Back!

fat biking, Food, General, Family Travel, Trips, OutdoorsBy MikeJanuary 6, 2022

It’s January and the backwoods in the MidCoast are perfect now for winter sports. The colder outside, the better! Winter exercise offers health benefits, but the best rewards, of course, are the joy of gliding on snow, exploring the winter woods, or carving lazy eights on ice.

MidCoast Main Streets

Family Travel, Outdoors, General, Food, TripsBy MikeNovember 4, 2021

If you want to really know a place, take a slow walk along Main Street. The villages and towns in the MidCoast have their own vibe, energy, and rich history. You can feel it in the shops, hardware stores, galleries, and the restaurants and coffee shops.

Pond, Bath, Maine

Top 5 Things to Do in Bath, Maine

Family Travel, Outdoors, General, Trips, FoodBy MikeNovember 4, 2021

This small town has the New England seaside charm, friendly folks, and so many delicious eats. While visiting Bath, here are the top 5 things you won’t want to miss out on!

Farms Are The Food Stars

General, Trips, Family Travel, Outdoors, FoodBy MikeSeptember 29, 2021

In recent years, Maine has enjoyed a farming renaissance with an influx of many twenty- and thirty-somethings who want to farm. In fact, Maine now has the fifth youngest farmer population in the country. That movement has revitalized many small family operations and spurred a boom…

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