By Erika Blauch Rusley Exploring the 5,500 miles of Maine’s coastline by boat, bike, or foot is not only sustainable, but also offers the closest views of the many nooks and crannies that give our ruggedly beautiful shore its renowned character. Boats Join the residents of the eight Casco Bay islands who regularly use the…
DetailsGo beyond apples and pears in the fruited landscape By Lynn Ascrizzi People go to great lengths to beautify the landscape around their homes. But why not introduce plants that look beautiful and provide healthy, nutritious food? This is the credo of Tom Vigue of Kiwi Hill Farm in Sidney, Maine, an edible landscaper who…
DetailsThis is an exciting summer for the Maine Island Trail Association (MITA) as they mark the 25th season of the Maine Island Trail – a water trail that consists of 200 uninhabited islands along the coast of Maine. We caught up with Doug Welch, Executive Director of MITA to learn a little bit more about…
Detailsby Caitlin Shetterly The story of one family’s experience teaching their young son about responsible eating while enjoying one of Maine’s favorite culinary traditions. Last summer, on a hot July day, my three year-old son and I decided to escape the oppressive heat of our third floor apartment to go take a dip in…
Detailsby Carey M. Kish From the rocky peninsulas and sandy beaches of the coast to the pristine lakes and rivers and forested hills and mountains of the North Woods, Maine’s abundant natural beauty and wealth of recreational opportunities makes it a great destination for a memorable family vacation. Visit a wilderness lodge, sporting camp or…
DetailsBy David Young As one of the most bike friendly states, Maine offers an abundance of scenic bicycle trails for the entire family. Ranging from urban to rural, there are plenty of routes to accommodate all ages and levels of experience. What a better way to pedal away the afternoon than on one of Vacationland’s…
Detailsby Jennifer Hazard During the mid-1800s, massive brick textile mills served as places of employment for thousands of residents in Maine’s communities. At the Bates Mill in Lewiston, for example, tents and uniforms were made for the Union Army. Employees at the Knox Woolen Mill, in Camden, created felt ribbons for paper production (the first to…
DetailsLocal & organic foods, yoga, island nature hikes & kid-friendly sails offer blissful options for taking in the islands and coast of Maine. by Lynn Ascrizzi Ah, the salty tang of fresh ocean breezes, island-dotted vistas and the wild cries of swooping gulls. It’s no wonder that schooner and other sailing trips have become the…
DetailsMainers are urged to take advantage of a free opportunity to dispose of banned or unusable pesticides that they may have in their homes or elsewhere on their properties. Every October, the Maine Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) teams up with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to dispose of banned pesticides or pesticides that…
DetailsThe best of Maine’s healthy & vegetarian dining by Erika Blauch Rusley Maine’s unofficial state motto is “The Way Life Should Be,” but perhaps it should be changed to “The Way Food Should Be.” After all, a great vacation not only involves recreation and relaxation, but also delicious food. Thanks to a great selection of…
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