Kennebunkport is a quintessential coastal Maine town. Just off of 95 and about 90 minutes from Boston, Kennebunkport is easily accessible by car, plane, or train, and worth a visit in every season. While summer in Maine is pretty unbeatable, Kennebunkport is also worth a drive to experience the foliage, and was recently named as …
So you want to go camping in Acadia National Park, huh? Good. You should. It’s beautiful and we’ve got some great suggestions. But, to start, let’s set some expectations. Acadia draws enormous crowds to the small and rugged coastal paradise of Mount Desert Island on the quiet Downeast coast of northeastern Maine. In fact, the …
Bar Harbor, Maine, is arguably one of the most beautiful places to visit in Maine, if not all of New England. It’s most well known for being home to Acadia National Park, which covers almost all of Mount Desert Island. Luckily, if national parks aren’t your favorite, there are many other things to do in …
The call for exploration on Maine’s Downeast coast is understandable: rugged cliffs limned in salty mist and yet somehow, miraculously, sprinkled with sand beaches and chilly swimming holes. It’s the perfect place for summer coastal adventures, and Acadia is the true crown jewel of Downeast outdoorsmanship. Where else, it’s worth asking, can you venture from …
Beautiful Maine! In addition to being known for wide expanses of unspoiled natural beauty, Maine is also known for its incredible wildlife; after all, it’s one of the few states in the US where you can go moose watching… how awesome is that??? And when you look out to sea, there’s even more to see …
In the beautiful seaside village of Boothbay Harbor, you’ll find there is no shortage of interesting things to see and do. This vibrant community and its protected harbor hosts several annual events and festivals that draw people in from near and far, and any time of year you’re sure to find plenty to keep you …
There are 3,166 islands on the Maine coast. Some are large enough to accommodate multiple towns and a national park (we’re looking at you Mount Desert Island and Acadia), and others are small enough that they’re reduced to a diminutive spire of rock with a few trees at high tide. Many are bridged and easily …
Planning a trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia? How exciting! We hope our travel guide had something to do with it. The next order of business is to book your accommodation. Here are our top picks for where to stay in Acadia National Park and where to stay in Bar Harbor. The Inn on Mount …
Do you dream of visiting the coast of Maine? Do you envision iconic lighthouses set on rocky shores, pots filled to the brim with bright red lobsters, pine trees towering overhead? Your dream can come true with this list of things to do in Acadia National Park. That perfect Maine vision is what you will …
Any adventurous nature lover will absolutely love visiting Acadia National Park in Maine. It covers 47,000 acres right on the coast and is filled with tons of places to go hiking, camping, kayaking, biking, and more. While you could easily stay in a hotel in nearby Bar Harbor while visiting, you should consider staying in …