Exploring Maine Blog
Best Campgrounds Near Ogunquit
When visiting downtown Ogunquit, replete with a lively nightlife, myriad dining options, and a slew of boutiques and galleries, it’s easy to forget you’re also a stone’s throw from the ocean. Abenaki for “beautiful place by the sea,” Ogunquit tempts visitors to forget about their budgets with reckless abandon—and why not? It’s vacation, after all. [...]
Best Lodging Near Lake Sebago
With outdoor recreation options by the boatload (ha!), Lake Sebago is a huge draw for tourists, fishermen, and locals year-round. Featuring a state park, beaches, and opportunities for many popular watersports, fishing, golf, and even plane excursions, folks flock to this area to spend their downtime doing whatever they love most. So, it only stands [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Kennebunkport
If you’ve ever been to Kennebunkport, then you are aware of what awaits visitors to this seaside resort town: well-heeled tourists strolling along, enjoying the many restaurants, shops, and galleries that are bellied up to the uneven brick sidewalks like sailors at a bar. There are also many choices when it comes to lodging in [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Freeport
If you’re planning a trip to Freeport, Maine, then you’ve probably included a fair bit of shopping in your itinerary. Home to the L.L. Bean Flagship Store and Outlet as well as dozens of other brand-name discount outlets, independent small businesses, boutiques, and eateries, Freeport is a bustling center of retail activity. And while there [...]
Best Campgrounds in the Lake Sebago Region
Maine may be known for its rocky coastline and nautical vibe—but the Pine Tree State is also home to myriad freshwater lakes and ponds. Lake Sebago is the deepest in the state, and second only to Moosehead Lake in size. It is clean enough to drink from without filtration, and with nearly 48 square miles [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Baxter State Park & Mt. Katahdin
While many folks have heard of Mt. Katahdin—the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail—I’d wager a guess that fewer know that it resides in Baxter State Park. And those in the know will tell you that this park has far more to offer than the largest peak in Maine (although it is quite breathtaking). Picnicking, [...]
