This Saturday, April 19, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. On that day militiamen from these two Massachusetts towns, surrounding communities, and as far away as Maine and Connecticut, confronted and stopped British troops marching from […]
Although it rained all weekend, and there is snow in the forecast for today, better weather will arrive eventually, right? Therefore, I need to start preparing for the next leg of my Asa’s World Tour of Maine. Over the weekend when we got a break in the rain, I headed out to Two Lights State […]
Guess who’s back, back again? The Piping Plover are back! Tell a friend! Starting on April 1st, many beaches in Maine have very specific Dog Rules to protect these endangered tiny, sandy, grayish brown birds with white bellies, that bring delight as they scurry along the beaches. In the past Angel Chuck Billy has asked […]
To celebrate the state of Maine’s 205th Birthday, on Saturday we headed to an institution that has become synonymous with the state – L.L. Bean! Today L.L. Bean is known for its outdoor clothing and sporting equipment. Its catalogs are mailed around the world, there are stores across the country, and its flagship store in […]
Welcome to the 8th Annual Golden Tail Wags Awards 2025! The most unanticipated awards show of the season, where we celebrate the weird and wonderful things we saw while going on adventures last year. I just flew in to be your host, and boy are my arms tired! *awkward silence* Well let’s begin, shall we? […]
I often write about taking a stroll down memory lane. Today I’m actually taking you on that stroll! Join me in my time machine, also known as YouTube, to when Chuck Billy and I first explored Dogtown in Gloucester, Massachusetts in September of 2015. Note: for people who may be watching it at work or […]
Ten years ago, Chuck Billy and I explored the Babson Boulder Trail at Dogtown Commons in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Over the years, the words of wisdom etched on those massive boulders have served us well. Therefore before I set course for new adventures, I thought a return trip with Mom and Dad would be a good […]
Yesterday I knew Mom and Dad needed to get outside in the fresh air to clear their heads and stretch their legs. But where to go? I wanted to make it a place we haven’t visited in a long time, to help heal their hurting hearts. So I scrolled through Chuck Billy’s research, and decided […]
Editor’s Note: While we continue to fix some glitches here, and Asa recovers from his surgery, please enjoy this tour stop from earlier this fall in Calais from Asa’s World Tour of Maine. Next week once again the Pilgrims will be taking center stage on Thanksgiving. Now don’t get me wrong, I appreciate all they […]
After visiting Vienna, Asa’s World Tour of Maine next rolled into nearby Belgrade. First settled in 1774, it was incorporated as Belgrade in 1796, named after the largest city in Serbia, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe and the world. However, exactly why that name was chosen for this Maine town remains a mystery […]
