By Hilary Nangle on April 29, 2009
Sugarloaf remains open through Sunday, but I logged my last runs this morning. Quite a change from yesterday, when temps were in the 80s and the outlook was marginal at best. Today, woke up to temps in the 20s. I waited until nearly noon before braving the deceptively coolish conditions. Three runs up the SuperQuad, [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine travel, spring skiing, Sugarloaf |
By Hilary Nangle on April 29, 2009
Deer Isle is going to the birds. The third annual Wings, Waves & Woods festival of birding and art, sponsored by the Island Heritage Trust, is coming up May 15-17. Avian-centered events include Introduction to Birding, Warbler Walk, Nesting Eagles and their Neighbors, Puffin Boat Trip to Seal Island, Birding by Ear, and Found-Object Sculpture. [...]
Posted in Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Events, Food, Free Stuff, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Motels | Tagged birding festival, Boyce's Motel, chowder supper, Deer Isle, Deer Isle lodging, eagles, Inn at Ferry Landing, Inn on the Harbor, Island Heritage Trust, Pilgrim's Inn, puffin tour, Wings Waves & Woods festival |
By Hilary Nangle on April 28, 2009
Lift, that is. I thought it was lonely at Sugarloaf yesterday; today there were perhaps two dozen skiers. Only the SuperQuad is running—you can’t get to Spillway any more. Only four trails: Tote, King’s Landing, Hayburner, and Skidder. And with temps in the 80s (I kid you not), it’s going fast, fast, fast. I took [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine skiing, spring skiing, Sugarloaf |
By Hilary Nangle on April 27, 2009
of Sugarloaf, that is…on a Monday, in late April, but the skiing was mighty fine. From cherry blossoms and tulips in New York on Saturday to shusshing down Gauge this morning, I think I’ve experienced every aspect of spring in about 48 hours. Compared with when I left a week ago, the mountain is definitely [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine travel, spring skiing, Sugarloaf |
By Hilary Nangle on April 27, 2009
Big thanks to longtime Ocean Wood camper Nancy Ragusa for this update on one of the state’s best private campgrounds for the non-humongo RV set. Although the oceanfront campground was auctioned, the lawyer who purchased it is allowing Mike Brunton to run it this summer. Mike plans to begin taking reservations April 28 for the [...]
Posted in Acadia, Camping, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates | Tagged Camping, Maine travel, Ocean Wood Campground, oceanfront campgrounds, quiet campgrounds in Maine, Schoodic Peninsula, Schoodic section of Acadia, tent camping |
By Hilary Nangle on April 26, 2009
…it’s a wonderful town. Sorry for the silence, but I’ve been in the Big Apple attending a couple of conferences. In between, I managed to get in a few sights and tastes: • The United Nations, which has a gut-wrenching, soul-stirring, cry-producing, haunting, exhibit on Rwanda. • Central Park, where spring has sprung. The Conservatory [...]
Posted in Beyond Maine, Food | Tagged Central park, Comfort Diner, New York City, Rouge Tomate |
By Hilary Nangle on April 17, 2009
• the Sheriff and the Staties have staked out their positions on Route 27 (and planning on balancing the state’s budget). • there are bouncers at the base of the SuperQuad (Security checking backpacks for beer) • a snowboarder drops his trousers as he passes in front of The Beach • women in spike heels [...]
Posted in Events, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine, Reggae Weekend, Skiing/Riding, Sugarloaf |
By Hilary Nangle on April 15, 2009
Because I know you don’t believe how good the skiing is, here’s proof, taken today, April 15, 2009.
Posted in Activities, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains |
By Hilary Nangle on April 15, 2009
Kennebunkport’s Captain Lord Mansion, a tony inn in the historic district within steps of Dock Square, has a present for one special mom; a complimentary two-night stay with breakfast, spa experience, and gift. Here’s the deal: Write an essay nominating one special Mom and send it to the Captain Lord by May 4. One lucky [...]
Posted in Deals, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged Captain Lord Mansion, Deals, Kennebunkport Maine, Lodging, Maine travel, mother's day |
By Hilary Nangle on April 14, 2009
Nope, not talking maple syrup. I’m referring to the conditions at Sugarloaf. I know, I know, you’ve put away your skis in favor of clubs and rackets, garden tools and seed catalogs. Trust me: It’s worth getting the boards out of the closet. It might be snowless where you are, but up here, there’s still [...]
Posted in Activities, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains |
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