Exploring Maine Blog
Best Campgrounds Near Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park
Whether you are in the area to partake of Bar Harbor’s amenities or to enjoy the natural wonders of Acadia National Park, there are plenty of lodging options—many of which can be expensive, especially in the summer. A great way to work some cost savings into your vacation budget is to consider camping—and before you [...]
Best Campgrounds in the Moosehead Lake Region
The largest lake in Maine—and the second largest in New England—Moosehead Lake is a natural marvel, and more than just for the fact that it really does resemble a moose’s head, including a full rack of antlers. Cradled by the barely-developed Longfellow Mountains, this area is a wonderland for those that revel in being surrounded [...]
Best Gift Shops in Bath & Brunswick
Source: Pamela's World FacebookPamela's World While out-of-town travelers may only be aware of Bath and Brunswick as traffic bottleneck points along Route One on their way to Boothbay, Camden, or Bar Harbor, these two towns are well worth the effort to plan an extra overnight stop into your trek north. Historic, quaint, and [...]
Best Campgrounds Near Boothbay
The Boothbay region is a veritable tapestry of ecological variety. In Boothbay Harbor, you’ll find Maine’s iconic rocky coastline and sweeping ocean views (along with many shopping and dining options); inland, the iconic, towering pines and lush forests take over, and the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens only add to the natural wonders of the region. [...]
Best Gift Shops in Boothbay Harbor
Source: Sweet Bay FacebookSweet Bay Whether you choose to visit Boothbay Harbor in the height of summer to enjoy the sun and surf or opt to come to town when the snow flies for the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens “Gardens Aglow” extravaganza, you’re bound to be enchanted—no matter what season it is. There [...]
Best Gift Shops in Freeport
Source: Wicked Goods Mercantile FacebookWicked Goods Mercantile While Freeport, Maine is known primarily for its big-name retail outlets—it is, after all, the home of all things L.L. Bean, including the Outlet and Flagship stores—this coastal town has far more to offer the intrepid, gift-seeking tourist than brand names and chain stores. Take a [...]
