Farm-to-Table, Boat-to-Basket Bliss
Few places in America can rival the lively food scene that’s taking place today in Maine. Here are a few great MIdCoast restaurants you don’t want to miss.
In Maine We Go Upta Camp
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.
The Amazing MidCoast Foodie Season
With the arrival of May, the amazing food scene in Maine takes off. What’s your pleasure? Farm-to-table restaurants, delightful food trucks, and fried clam shacks offer a delicious range of dining options for everyone who loves good food.
Spring Break in MidCoast Maine
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.
Day Trip to Morse’s Sauerkraut in Waldoboro
We wait many months for our beloved Maine summer. Then, once it is here, we often find ourselves leaving town on the weekends, going out of state to meet family or friends. This summer, we made a concerted effort to explore more of Maine on day trips…
Maine, Winter Sports, Food… What’s Not To Love?
Looking to beat the winter blues? Instead of heading south for warmer weather, why not get outside and embrace the cold? With its frozen rivers, snow covered evergreens, and evenings by the woodstove, winter is when Maine really shines. The MidCoast offers endless opportunities to explore. And…
Late Winter Weekend Getaway
On our most recent trip to Maine’s MidCoast, we were lucky to find ourselves exploring hundreds of acres of land known as Hidden Valley Nature Center on a weekend getaway. We left from Portland and got to Jefferson in under an hour. We started in the morning by meeting our guide, Andy, and getting outfitted with cross-country skis…
Romantic Getaway Spots in MidCoast Maine
Exploring stunning MidCoast Maine from Lincolnville to Rockport. There are so many beautiful places to visit in Maine, especially in Summer. Our mission was to find the most romantic spots in the MidCoast, so with that in mind, my dear friends Jennifer and Ethen Bravo marked the map to see these gems.
MidCoast Maine General Store Route
Hello! We’re Meredith & Michael, two southern transplants that have been living in Portland for the past decade with our black lab, Orvis, and writing about our travels on Map & Menu. Recently we had the opportunity to road trip through MidCoast Maine, hopping from one general store to the next while stopping off for a few adventures here and there along the way.
Introducing the Beautiful, Barely Inhabited Island Off the Coast of Maine That You Need to Have on Your Travel Radar
Though it sits just 10 miles off the mainland, Monhegan Island—whose name comes from an Algonquian word that means “out-to-sea island”—feels light years away from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. The island was once known as a prime fishing destination for the native Abenaki tribe, and today this 4.5-square-mile rocky retreat is home to…