It’s that time of year again for our annual blackberry picking trip. Here in Western Maine toward the end of summer marks the beginning of blackberry picking season. The blackberry season can run from the end of July through September and in some years until October. This has become a very sweet annual tradition for […]
Travel & Excursions
This category contains posts that are related to traveling close to home and far off destinations. I write about different areas of the world I have traveled to, different parts of New England and a few natural wonders, too.
A Sunshine Filled Day in Camden, Maine
It was a beautiful sunshine-filled day here in Maine and we decided to hop in the car and make our way to the coast. We had planned to make it back to Camden when the weather got nicer. Today was the day. Camden is the quintessential New England harbor town situated at the foot of […]
A Rainy Afternoon in Bangor, Maine
We had a few things to do in Bangor and of course being spring, the weather can be quite unpredictable. It takes about an hour and half to get there from here and it started to rain about half way there. Despite the rain, we ended up having a pretty action-packed and adventurous day. Our […]
Visiting Maple Hill Farm in Farmington, Maine on Maine Maple Sunday
This year marks the 35th anniversary of Maine Maple Sunday here up north. Maine Maple Sunday is always held on the fourth Sunday in March. This event gives folks the chance to visit sugar houses all over the state and observe the process of how maple syrup is made. Visitors can expect to learn about […]
A Visit to the Ski Museum of Maine in Kingfield
The Ski Museum of Maine is located in Kingfield, Maine. The museum used to be in Farmington and relocated to Kingfield in 2009. Its new location is located on Route 27 in downtown Kingfield, next to the historic Herbert Hotel and 15 miles from Sugarloaf, above the Sugarloaf Sports Outlet. The Ski Museum was founded […]
Breaking In My New Hiking Boots While Walking Around Downtown Farmington, Maine
Before hitting the hiking trails this season with my new hiking boots, I needed to break them in first. It was a beautiful and sunshine filled day here in Maine, so we decided to get outside and go down to Farmington. Nothing beats a mild day during the winter with the sun shining. This gave […]
Sugarloaf Mountain & Kingfield on a Perfect Winter’s Day in Maine
It was such a beautiful winter’s day, so we decided to hop into the car and take advantage of what the season has to offer here in Western Maine. Today, we visited three places, the Carrabassett Coffee Company, Sugarloaf Mountain in the Carrabassett Valley and then the Orange Cat Cafe. Here are a few pictures […]
Visiting Camden, Maine During the Holiday Season
A holiday table arrangement. The 16 Bay View Hotel in Camden, Maine on Bay View Street. A view of the Camden Public Library. The entrance to the Camden Public Library. The Children’s Garden Bench outside the entrance to the Camden Public Library. The entrance to the Camden Library Amphitheater. The Camden Public Library Amphitheater. The […]
The Wire Bridge in New Portland, Maine During the Early Autumn
On the way home from Kingfield, we had stopped to take a few photographs of the Wire Bridge in New Portland, Maine. The sun had already started going down and the bridge was mostly in the shade. I think the photographs turned out okay though. I would like to come out during all four seasons […]
The Acropolis of Athens in Greece
The Acropolis of Athens in Greece is an ancient citadel located above the city of Athens and contains several ancient buildings of great historic and architectural significance. The most famous building is the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, who is considered the patron of Athens. The Acropolis is the most popular site in Greece […]