Powdah!

Forecast called for 4-6 inches, but I'm guessing we've already received more than 8 inches of featherweight powder here at Sugarloaf. Temperatures have warmed...

Do you believe in fairies? A Maine garden opens doors to their homes

Yes, I know this weekend is the Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, but if you're seeking a quieter escape, one that might awaken that...

Sweet recovery at Sugarloaf

It's taken a few days, but when King Pine opened just after noon today, the wait was worth it. Lift crews had chiseled inches...

An Only-from-Maine gift: The Umbrella Cover Museum Uncovered & Exposed

Shopping for that perfect gift that says only in Maine? Since 1996, founder, director, and curator Nancy 3. Hoffman (the 3 is no typo,...

Maine learning vacations: Combine vacation with learning a new skill

One of these Maine learning vacations not only adds value to your vacation dollar, but also lets you go home with a new skill....

Let’s talk Maine lobster: All you need to know about Maine’s lobster shacks, lobster...

Maine lobster is world-renowned, and you can enjoy it a gazillion ways. Of course, eating it is the biggie (there are so many options—baked, broiled,...
Some of the cabins at Castle Island Camps on Long Pond, in Belgrade Lakes, Maine, are built right over the water. Hilary Nangle photo.

Maine’s Belgrade Lakes: the real On Golden Pond

Long before the movie, Maine's Belgrade Lakes were drawing fishermen, summer rusticators, writers, and even beauty queens. On Golden Pond, that dreamy sunset-of-life film...

Maine-related books for reading and giving

Looking for Maine-related books for your wish list and holiday giving? In addition to my Moon Maine, Moon Coastal Maine, and Moon Acadia National...
A man uses a spotting scope to look for birds in Acadia National Park

Maine birding festivals: Add to your life list

Add a new species to your life list at one of these Maine Birding Festivals.
map showing the path of Great American Eclipse in Maine as created by Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com

Experience the Great American Eclipse in Maine

The Great American Eclipse in Maine passes over some of the state's deepest wilderness, darkest skies, and best outdoor recreation areas on April 8,...

Foliage escapes: Antiquing and leaf-peeping in Cornish

Oh here's a gem, a delightful Maine village that oozes New England charm. Folded in the foothills of the White Mountains, well seasoned Cornish...

Maine Garden Tours blossom statewide

See spectacular Maine gardens while participating in a 2022 Maine Garden Tour.

Maine travel must: Univ. Maine at Machias Ukulele Club Band

For the past two years, University of Maine at Machias Professor Gene Nichols (on drums, photo)  and the UMM Ukulele Club Band have performed...
After playing the Samoset's oceanfront course, hoof it out to the Rockland Breakwater or up the Camden Hills, then soak in the new outdoor pool. Courtesy photo.

New pool, spa, restaurant, and other renovations at Maine’s oceanfront Samoset Resort notch up...

If you haven't been to Maine's Samoset Resort in a while, you'll be amazed at the changes. I toured the oceanfront resort in Rockport,...

Wood versus metal: Maine’s lobster trap Christmas trees

Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of Jonesport Beals' big kahoona lobster trap tree, but I do have photos of this year's traditional wooden...