By Hilary Nangle on September 25, 2009
According to the Maine foliage report, the Moosehead region is currently moderate, which means if you travel now through the next week or so, you’re going to get glorious colors. Why Moosehead? Between the mountains, the forested wilderness, and Maine’s largest lake, the opportunities for leaf peeping are among the state’s best. For starters, you [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Highlands, Motels, Sporting Camps | Tagged Blair Hill Inn, Chalet Moosehead, Currier Flying Service, lake cruise, Lodge at Moosehead, Maine foliage, Maynard's in Maine, Moosehead Lake, Pittston Farm, The KAte, West Branch Pond Camps |
By Hilary Nangle on August 2, 2009
Like Eastport, Lubec’s fortunes seem to ebb and flow like the tide. And right now, those massive Passamaquoddy Bay tides seem to be flowing. Mullholland Market and McCurdy Smokehouse, both of which are being preserved by Lubec Landmarks, look better and better each time I visit. Snooze news Where sardine canneries once flourished, new ventures [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Down East Coast, Food, Lodging, Maine Made, Moon guidebook updates, Motels, Shopping | Tagged all-natural sea salt, Bold Coast Smokehouse, Cohill's Inn, Cohill's PUb, Dianne's Glass Gallery, downeast Maine, food in Lubec, gourmet chocolates, Lubec dining, Lubec Landmarks, Lubec lodging, Lubec Maine, Maine Made, Maine travel, McCurdy Smokehouse, Monica's chocolates, Mullholland Market, Quoddy Mist sea salt, Quoddy Station, Quoddy VAcation, smoked salmon, smoked seafood, The Wharf, West Quoddy Head, West Quody Coast Guard STation |
By Hilary Nangle on July 22, 2009
My, my, my how quiet everything is. Where are you people? Get traveling! Today I noodled my way around Hancock, Sullivan, and Gouldsboro, one of my favorite regions of the coast. It’s less developed, less trendy, less touristed and yet it has some of the best scenery as well as an excellent collection of galleries [...]
Posted in Acadia, Cabins & Cottages, Camping, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Made, Moon guidebook updates, Shopping | Tagged Albee'sShorehouse cottages, Bluff House, Bunker's Wharf Restaurant, Down East Deli, Fisherman's Inn Restaurant, Gerrish's Store, Gouldsboro maine, Grindstone Neck of Maine smoked seafood, Hancock Maine, Harbor Girl Emporium Cafe, Le Domain in Hancock, Mama's Boy Restaurant, Ocean Wood Campground, Oceanside Meadows Inn, prospect Harbor Maine, Schoodic Peninsula, Schoodic section of Acadia National Park, Sullivan Maine, The Galley restaurant, The Mexican Restaurant in Hancock, Tidal Falls |
By Hilary Nangle on June 23, 2009
Just back from the island, and here’s what’s new and changed since my last update: NEW: • Side Street Cafe, Rodick Street, Bar Harbor: Very promising. Serving breakfast, lunch, and as of this weekend, dinner (small plates), too. Plans to be open year round (we’ll see; heard that before). Very comfy space with avocado and [...]
Posted in Acadia, Cabins & Cottages, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates, Shopping | Tagged Acadia National Park, Accommodations, apartment rentals, Bar HArbor Maine, Chow Maine restaurant, Claremont, Colonel's REstaurant, Lodging, Maine travel, Mt. Desert Island, Parkside restaurant, Pier 1 Suites, Pier One Suites, Presto's, Side Street Cafe, Song of the Sea, Southwest Harbor Maine, Xanthus |
By Hilary Nangle on June 12, 2009
Camden’s a pricey town. Ditto for neighboring Lincolnville. Sure, there are some nice and more reasonably priced motels, but if you want something a wee bit special, you’re going to have to pay dearly for it. Except… Point Lookout. This is the resort and conference center developed on Ducktrap Mountain under the old Charlie Cawley/MBNA [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Lincolnville Maine, Maine Coast lodging, Maine Coast resort, Maine travel, Point Lookout, reasonable lodging near Camden, reasonable lodging on the Maine Coast |
By Hilary Nangle on May 11, 2009
Wanna see a moose? This is the best time of year to do so, and the area around Moosehead Lake is prime moose-spotting territory. Head to Greenville, May 15-June 14, for the annual Moose Mainea celebration. Stop by the chamber to pick up maps and info sheet about the gangly critters and where their favorite [...]
Posted in Birding/wildlife viewing, Cabins & Cottages, Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Highlands, Sporting Camps | Tagged Blair Hill Inn, Chalet Moosehead, Greenville Maine, moose in Maine, Moose Mainea, moose safari, Moosehead Lake, Moosehead lodging, Northwoods Outfitters, Pittston Farm, Rod-N-Reel Cafe, West Branch Camps, Wilson's on Moosehead |
By Hilary Nangle on July 16, 2008
Previously, I blogged about the Rusticator Restaurant here. Now let me tell you about the resort itself. The property has been in Jim Littlefield’s family for eight generations. A king’s grant to his ancestors in 1765, it sprawls over 50 acres edging Eggemoggin Reach, in Brooksville. It’s a magical setting, the type often portrayed in [...]
Posted in Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Cabins & Cottages, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates | Tagged Brooksville, Maine, Oakland House, Rusticator, Shore Oaks |
By Hilary Nangle on March 21, 2008
Despite doubts, I did it. I backpacked into Poplar Stream hut, the first hut on the new Maine Huts & Trails system. I had doubts because I haven’t donned a backpack in eons, I’ve never hiked in winter and it was 2.5 uphill miles. It was SO worth it. The trail parallels Poplar Stream from [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates, Skiing/Riding, Sporting Camps, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged cross-country skiing, hiking, Maine, mountain biking |
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