Top 5 Things to Do in Bath, Maine
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
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…
Easy Walks in the MidCoast
Sometimes, the fastest way to unwind is to go slow. Taking an easy walk lets us enjoy more of our surroundings and clear our thoughts. Good walks with friends and kids allow us to appreciate the moment more than any text message ever could. Choose nearly any point in Maine and you’re likely…
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…
Perfect Spots to Do Nothing in the MidCoast
If you’re ready for some zen and chill time, the MidCoast is a special part of Maine to completely unwind. With so many quiet ponds, hidden trails, sleepy harbors, and lovely towns to choose from, how do you pick the perfect spot to sit back and become an expert in doing nothing? You could start with this list of a few places that promise truly calm and peaceful escapes.
The Top 5 Lighthouses in the MidCoast
So many lighthouses, so little time. With 65 lighthouses up and down its 3,400-mile coast, Maine has the most oceanfront lighthouses in America. It would take many weeks to see them all, but you could explore over 24 of them in Maine’s MidCoast alone. Maine’s MidCoast lighthouses are fascinating places to explore…
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…
24 Hours in MidCoast Maine by Train
The gateway to MidCoast Maine in the south, Brunswick, can be reached from various towns between Portland and Boston’s North Station up to five times per day. Training up the Coast is a great jumpstart to a relaxed Maine vacation. Our three travelers, Samantha Nelson, Susan Pazera, and Melissa Jones, began their journey up the Coast of Maine via Amtrak Downeaster train in Boston…
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…
A MidCoast Maine Adventure with Kids
Last month I packed up my car and drove to Bath to begin a two day trip along the coast. Jenna at Maine’s MidCoast & Islands connected me with talented travel writer Noah Lederman, who came up from Long Island with his family to explore and experience this amazing part of Maine. I tagged along and documented their adventure.