7 Feb 10

MAINE – Your Vacation Destination!

Maine - 4 Seasons

Maine - 4 Season Wonderland

Spring, summer,fall or winter, Maine is the destination for individuals and families looking for an almost endless array of outdoor activites.

Hiking: Maine has trails for the day hikers, family hikers, intermediate and expert hikers. Those with aspirations to hike the AT (Appalachian Trail) can begin in Maine starting at Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park. See a map

The Grafton Loop Trail (one of my personal favorites) connects to the AT at the summit of Baldpate. Information here

If you like hiking with beautiful ocean views then Acadia National Park is your destination. Acadia National Park Hiking Trails

For a nice listing of Maine trails, some with beautiful photos checkout SlackPacker.com

Skiing in Maine

Maine’s many ski slopes have great skiing for you, your family and friends. Check out these exciting Maine slopes. Many slopes offer exciting ski packages and specials. Check each one to find what best suits your family’s needs.

Sugarloaf
Sunday River
Shawnee Peak
Saddleback
Mt. Abram

Ice Fishing: Check out our recent article on ice fishing in Maine

Fishing Maine: There are some great web sites about Fishing in Maine. I’m going to share a some with you here:
Fish Maine
Maine Fly Fish
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Saltwater Fishing

Camping: Camping in Maine is the perfect family vacation. From wilderness camping to family campgrounds with snackbars and playgrounds, your comfort or challenge level is available. Check out the following websites for great information.

Maine Camping Guide
Maine Wilderness Camping
Baxter State Park

Maines Lakes, Ponds, Rivers Brooks and Streams: Western Maine is abundant with beautiful bodies of water, ideal for swimming, boating (inc. canoes and kayaks), fishing and other water activities. Having lived in Western Maine for almost 30 years, I am especially fond of this area. Check out some of the beauties of Western Maine here And we must not forget the ocean and Maine’s beautiful beaches.

Whatever you want to do for your vacation, you’ll find it in Maine. See ya soon!

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3 Feb 10

Maine Microbreweries

Glass of beer

Refreshing Maine Brew


Maine is home to many great microbreweries, some featuring specialty brews, combining flavors of Maine with other natural flavors. If you live in Maine, or plan to be visiting, you’ll want to check out some of these breweries. Many of them have restaurants featuring wonderful meals including Maine lobster and seafood. Be sure to buy some specialty beer to take home.




Sebago Brewing Company
Allagash
Gritty McDuff’s
Rocky Bay Brewing Company
Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company
Sea Dog Brewing Company
Atlantic Brewing Company
Kennebec River Brewery

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2 Feb 10

Ground Hog Day in Maine

groundhog

LOOK!!

It’s groundhog day in Maine and we all know what that means! Whether the groundhog sees his/her shadow or not, we WILL have 6 more weeks of winter. That will be followed by beautiful spring snows that the skiiers love. Sometimes they can last into the first week or two of May in western Maine and the mountains. So, don’t get upset with the groundhog because it’s going to snow, snow, snow in Maine and it’s going to be cold, cold, cold in Maine no matter what critter sees or doesn’t see their shadow!

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26 Jan 10

Where Do Moose Go In The Winter?

I happen to be in Orlando as I write this and I can tell you I have NOT seen a moose since I arrived. I think it’s fair to assume they don’t come to Florida.

Maine Moose

Young Bull Moose

 Moose have a body temperature of 101-102 degrees making it possible for them to tolerate extremely cold temperatures. In the winter they go higher into the mountains where there are heavy coniferous wooded areas that not only provide food but also help them to remain cooler. Moose can start panting at 68 degrees. I’ve been told the bulls go higher in the mountains than the cows and calves which stay a little lower. They group together in “moose yards” or “sheds” as the locals call them. These are generally in coniferous wooded areas and the moose will trample down the snow to get to the vegetation underneath. The shade from the coniferous trees helps keep moose a bit cooler.

A few hardy moose-lovers hop onto snowmobiles, skis or snowshoes for winter viewing but most people enjoy finding and watching moose in the spring, summer and fall. Don’t know where to find a moose? Well there are people who do know and operate moose touring businesses. One moose tour business in Western Maine is Mooseland Tours, owned and operated by Brenda and Leon Marcotte. Brenda is a life-long moose watcher and has turned her experiences and knowledge into a really fun business taking people like you and me out on tours to find and watch moose. Check out Brenda’s web site Mooseland Tours

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