By Hilary Nangle on October 6, 2012
Ahhhh, October, summer’s last stand. I treasure October: the light is soft, the air is gentle, the breezes are clear, and the bugs are gone, as are many of the summahfolk. It’s the perfect time to get outdoors in Maine. Here are three new books that will help you do just that: the new edition [...]
Posted in Activities, Hiking, Resources, Sightseeing, Trip Planning | Tagged book reviews, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: A People's Garden, Maine Mountain Guide, Mr. Rockefeller's Roads |
By Hilary Nangle on May 20, 2011
One of my more fun and challenging assignments for the best few years has been picking the Best of Maine for Yankee Magazine. (I shared a few of my 2011 picks on 207, the evening magazine TV show). It’s not an easy task, and one I don’t take lightly. I agonize over these, as there [...]
Posted in Activities, Food, Lodging, Resources, Tips, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged 207, Best of Maine, Yankee |
By Hilary Nangle on January 3, 2011
Maine has more than a half-million acres of public reserved lands, and the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands has just published a free map detailing these. Your Maine Lands: Recreational Map & Guide to Public Reserved Lands describes each of Maine’s Public Reserved Land units and the recreational opportunities available on them. What a [...]
Posted in Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Boating, Camping, Deals, Free Stuff, Hiking, Lodging, Resources, Trip Planning | Tagged Maine Public Reserved Lands, map, recreation |
By Hilary Nangle on December 11, 2010
A reminder to all that I often post news of current events and interesting doings throughout Maine on my Maine Travel Maven Facebook page, or, when appropriate to my Moon Acadia National Park page, so if you’re on Facebook, you might want to like both.
Posted in Resources, Tips | Tagged Facebook |
By Hilary Nangle on November 29, 2010
Here are three great opportunities to take care of some of your holiday shopping needs and support a Maine-related cause at the same time. • Not everything is paddle-related in The Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s annual auction, which continues through Friday, Dec. 3: Lots of cool stuff—paddles, boats, books, clothing, gear, ski lift tix, lodging, [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Free Stuff, Resources, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Maine Bicycle Coaltion raffle, Northern Forest Canoe Trail auction |
By Hilary Nangle on November 13, 2010
I travel frequently throughout Maine and beyond for work, and since I’m most often on my own for expenses, I’ve mastered keeping costs manageable. Sure, I love it when I’m able to stay at a fancy-pants hotel or dine in a chi-chi restaurant, but more often than not, I’m seeking cheap digs and meals and [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Events, Food, Lodging, Resources, Tips, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged Budget, Travel tips |
By Hilary Nangle on August 3, 2010
Lodging can by pricey on Maine’s Southern Coast, but these budget accommodations provide a good night’s rest. Katahdin Inn, York Beach Only a sliver of road separates the Katahdin from Short Sands Beach. Owners Rae and Bob LeBlanc call their homey operation a bed and beach. No breakfast, but it’s only a five-minute stroll to [...]
Posted in Cheap Sleeps, Lodging, Resources, Southern Coast Cheap Sleeps, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged budget lodging, Cheap Sleeps, Kennebunk, Maine, York Beach |
By Hilary Nangle on May 21, 2010
Maine is the second most bike-friendly state in the nation, according to the The League of American Bicyclists. Good recognition for the efforts the state’s made to be more welcoming to cyclists. Planning a cycling trip? Check the resources of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. It’s one-stop shopping for events, trails, rides, recommended routes, advocacy, [...]
Posted in Resources, Trip Planning | Tagged bicycle coalition of maine, bicyling, bike trails, Maine, mountain biking, road biking |
By Hilary Nangle on May 3, 2010
VisitMaine: the state’s official tourism website with links to everything and then some. Maine: Everything official Maine. Maine weather by zone: Click and get localized reports and forecasts. Get Real Maine: One-stop link shopping for Maine foods and farms, including farmers markets, farm vacations, farm stores, etc.
Posted in Resources | Tagged links for maine, Maine farms, Maine tourism web site, Maine trip planning resources, Maine weather, official Maine info |
By Hilary Nangle on August 21, 2009
It’s late August, which means all too soon, the birds will begin winging their ways to more southern climes. That means birdwatchers will begin flocking to Maine, hoping to sight a few species to add to their life lists. Helping them achieve that goal is the new Maine Birding Trail map and brochure, which details [...]
Posted in Free Stuff, Resources, Trip Planning | Tagged bird watching in Maine, Maine Birding Trail, Maine birds |
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