A fall trip on the Schooner J&E Riggin By Heather Chandler The forecast called for intermittent rain as we packed and headed north to meet the Schooner J & E Riggin for a four-night fall foliage tour on Penobscot Bay last October. I’d heard legends of Chef Annie’s famed cooking, had read her cookbooks and even wrote…
Experience national art landmarks in some of Maine’s most scenic places By Jessica Skwire Routhier Rainy days provide a perfect opportunity to visit one of Maine’s many wonderful museums. But even the most ardent art lover can find it hard to justify spending a sunny summer day indoors. Luckily, it’s not always necessary to choose.…
By Amy Paradysz Eating a steamed lobster dinner with corn on the cob, coleslaw and fries on a patio overlooking the ocean – it doesn’t get any more iconic. Many of the state’s best-loved lobster houses and seafood shacks, from Kittery to Bar Harbor, have spectacular views for the most obvious of reasons. Crustaceans come…
Carey Kish Maine is home to 3,500 miles of salty coastline, a bounty of islands, bays, peninsulas and beaches, while the vast forested interior holds 6,000 lakes and ponds and 31,000 miles of rivers and streams. It’s no wonder that Maine is a veritable paradise of canoeing and kayaking opportunities for paddlers of every ability…
You may have heard, there is growing global concern about declines in bee abundance and species diversity. In the United States, bees pollinate agricultural crops and plants in gardens, lawns, meadows and forests – so landscape converted for residential and commercial uses eliminates natural bee habitats. Also, many insecticides and herbicides are either toxic to…
By Heather Chandler You know the feeling. You walk into a room and immediately feel good. Maybe it’s the colors and the flow, the way the tables and chairs and rugs are oriented. Some of us might say that the space has good energy. It’s possible that this is because the room follows the principles…
By Erin Covey-Smith Your bath tub can be a great place to relieve tension, soothe aching joints, stimulate circulation, or chase away a cold. The way to a soothing bath can be as simple as running some comfortably hot water and adding 1-2 tbsp of coconut or almond oil and/or 1-2 cups of Epsom salt.…
Rainy day? Keep little hands busy by making craft dough using just a few simple ingredients! If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, no problem – you can make this dough with just flour, salt and water. The vegetable oil is added to make the dough easier to work, and the alum (used…
You don’t have to go far to find nature trails for every hiker. Here are some highlights to get you started. Be sure to also check with your town or local land trust for some great walks in your own backyard! Maine Land Trust Network Maine Trail Finder Maine’s National Parks Maine’s State Parks Trails.com…
Creating a healthy nighttime routine is good preparation for achieving deep sleep. Read on to learn some tips to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and awake refreshed.