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Lakes Near Bangor Maine
Bangor, the third largest city in Maine, is situated in the Down East area, two hours northeast of Portland. What does this have to do with lakes? A lot! That’s because Maine has thousands of lakes and ponds. One look at the map and you’ll see that many are right around Bangor. With all those [...]
Largest Lakes in Maine
The waters off Maine’s vast coastline are complemented by over 6,000 lakes and ponds. They’re found throughout the state, providing access to one wherever you travel. Among them are Maine’s largest lakes, known to be vast and deep. They create their own weather systems and are home to award-winning fish. Plus, each is distinctive on [...]
18 Oceanfront Scenic Campgrounds in Maine
For many folks, the term “camping” elicits images of backwoods trekking, mountain streams, and roughing it—all legitimate imagery, for sure. And in Maine, there is certainly an abundance of this sort of camping…but with the Pine Tree State’s variety of environments and topography, there are also dozens of oceanfront campgrounds available, offering all manner of [...]
Top 12 Things to Do in Kennebunk
Not to be confused with Kennebunkport, Kennebunk—or “the only village in the world so named”—is a vibrant, coastal town that has many faces. Just over a mile from the beach, Kennebunk’s Lower Village has a plethora of amenities attractive to visitors and tourists, such as beaches, shops, galleries, restaurants, and upscale lodging, yes. But Kennebunk [...]
Best Kittery Area Hair Salons
Being the southernmost town in the state of Maine, Kittery is uniquely situated to allow consumers to also easily take advantage of amenities just across the Piscataqua River, in Portsmouth, NH. Not that there aren’t more than enough on offer in Kittery, mind you; some consumers just prefer more options than others when it comes [...]
Best Kittery Area Golf Courses
If you find yourself spending some time in Kittery and have a penchant for golf, don’t despair when, at first blush, you find that there are no courses in town. There are numerous country clubs in the surrounding communities; being so close to New Hampshire allows you to quickly jaunt across the state line and [...]
