Hamilton House

Lose the crowds, find the Berwicks

The Berwicks aren't on the usual tourist loop, but these southwestern Maine communities reward visitors with historical homes and literary connections. Snugged against the...

Glendarragh Farm Lavender’s new Camden store is heaven scent

I'm a huge lavender fan, not just for the scent, but also the taste. Lavender Earl Grey tea, lavender shortbread, lavender chocolate, lavender chicken......

Tiptoe through 45,000 tulips and other blooms near Acadia National Park, Maine

Thinking about visiting Acadia National Park in May? Plan a trip around the annual Spring Bulb Tour, when WatersEdge, the oceanfront W. P. Stewart...

A spring hike into Poplar Stream Falls

April's a great month to hike in Maine: No bugs, cooler weather, raging waterfalls, and few other folks along the trail. Today we hiked...

Golf and sail the Maine Coast

You want to sail, partner wants to golf; not a problem: The Maine Windjammer Association has you both covered with three packages that add...

Plan ahead: Maine Free Family Fishing Festival

Fishing for a good family getaway? Angling for a deal? The Maine Free Family Fishing Festival, June 5, in Bethel is just the ticket....

Osprey returns to Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park

Most people go to Freeport to shop, the savvy make their way to Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, an oceanfront jewel with hiking trails...

Northern light nights

I've been negligent in posting over the past few days, primarily due to exhaustion. I'm in Churchill, Manitoba. Not for the polar bears, not...

Dairy-free, gluten-free truffles

Dean'sSweets has created two new non-dairy and gluten-free truffle flavors for Passover. The hand-dipped truffles, made without dairy products or grains, are available in...

Where in Maine 3

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Kudus to Maine Huts & Trails

This weekend, I hiked into the Flagstaff Lake Hut of the Maine Huts & Trails network for a quick overnight and to present Dave...

Psst, the skiing is fabulous, sunshine for Sat.

I know that down on the coast and points south its full-blown spring, robins and daffodils, tennis and golf, but here at Sugarloaf and...

Seth Wescott thrills the Loaf, talks about Maine

Had the great fortune to attend Maine golden boy Seth Wescott's homecoming celebration at Sugarloaf, and hat's off to the guy. Wescott's love for...

Whistler has Inukshuk, Sugarloaf has…

... so what should it be called? #Sugarloaf Image ©Hilary Nangle

Snow Gods smiling on Maine

Since Wednesday, Sugarloaf has received more than 50 inches of snow, and another 12-16 are in the forecast before this megastorm moves out on...