Exploring Maine Blog
Best Bar Harbor Area Spas & Massage
Vacations are typically thought of as being relaxing and leisurely—but some folks try and cram every blessed hour of what should be downtime with activities and excursions they’ve had on their bucket lists. So, if you fall into that category and you’re planning on vacationing in the Bar Harbor area, why not pre-empt your overbooking [...]
Best Bar Harbor Area Consignment & Thrift Stores
Have you ever thought about how much stuff is being made and sold every day in the U.S.? To further that direction of thought—have you ever wondered how much of that stuff is probably being thrown away long before it should be? Not because it is no longer useable, but simply because the original owner [...]
Best Bar Harbor Area Hair Salons
Since Bar Harbor—the gateway to Acadia National Park—is predominantly a seasonal vacation destination, chances are that if you’re reading this, you’re planning a visit to this iconic Maine town. And in my experience, many times in the midst of the hustle and bustle of planning and packing for a vacation, certain things—like hair appointments—get lost [...]
Best Bar Harbor Area Disc Golf Courses
If you are a frisbee or golf fanatic, then chances are you’re well aware of what disc golf is all about. For those of you that are neither, let me enlighten you: It’s kind of a mashup of the two aforementioned sports. Using plastic discs and raised baskets instead of clubs, golf balls, and holes, [...]
Best Portland Area Day Hikes
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast and are planning to be in the Portland, Maine area, be sure to set aside time for day hiking—and, despite the relatively urban location, you won’t have to drive for too long to reach most of these trailheads. One of the many great things about Vacationland is that you’re never [...]
Best Portland Bed & Breakfasts
Portland, Maine is a city of many faces; in fact, there are eight distinctly different neighborhoods contained within the city’s borders. For visitors, this means there’s a lot of ground to cover and many unique sights to see, and your travel itinerary will surely extend far beyond a simple day trip. If you want to [...]
