Today we’re taking you on a virtual visit to four historic forts in Maine. Some played key roles in defending Maine, others not so much. Some all that remain are the earthworks and crumbling structures, while others have buildings to explore. All locations are closed for the season, but if you click on the highlighted […]
Move over werewolves, vampires, ginormous spiders, and creepy cats, it’s time that Maine’s monster of the ocean deep gets featured in its own horror movie! I’m talking about none other than the lobster! Now before you go licking your chops dreaming of this Maine delicacy, you may have second thoughts after reading these shell shocking […]
Not to brag, but I will. According to data collected by the National UFO Reporting Center, in 2019 Maine ranked in the Top 5 for UFO sightings! Using the calls and messages reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, combined with state population data, the telecommunications company, SatelliteInternet.com, determined that Maine is one of the highest […]
The Maine coastline is dotted with islands, each with its own ghost story, pirate tale, or both! Today we set sail to Appledore Island, located 7 miles off the coast of Kittery, at the Isles of Shoals, to share one such story. Appledore Island is now a remote field station for the Shoals Marine Lab. […]
When Asa was a puppy, he was convinced that he’d grow up to be a Dire Wolf. No surprise, he didn’t. What is a surprise is we recently learned that a Dire Wolf may have been found in Maine not so long ago. Now I’m not referring to the Dire Wolf craze from a few […]
Asa and I wrap up our Maine Virtual Vacation with a trip to a beach that really rocks! Maine is known for it’s rugged, rocky coastline, but Jasper Beach, located in Howard Cove, Machiasport, rocks out to it’s own unique music. Jasper Beach isn’t a sandy get away to spend the day. Rather this dog […]
In the spirit of Throwback Thursday, today on our Maine Virtual Vacation we’re going way back thousands of years to a place where the prehistoric inhabitants of Maine threw their recyclables. Ok, so in terms of our hike down memory lane we’re only going back to 2019, but the Damariscotta Shell Midden goes back a […]
Our virtual vacation in Maine continues with a stop at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. Popular with tourists from around the world, the Jordan Pond Path is a moderately challenging dog friendly hike. This loop trail is 3.2 miles with views of The Bubbles (South and North Bubble Mountains) and the pristine waters […]
Next stop on our Maine Virtual Vacation, we’re headed to the Cutler Preserve, where I briefly worried that Asa and I were starring in our own Stephen King movie. So grab your hiking sticks, and your courage, and join us for this remote hike. Located in Cutler, Maine, the Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land is […]
Clear your schedules and grab some treats, we’re going on a Maine Virtual Vacation! Our vacation had to be canceled this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t let our minds travel. Therefore, Asa and I invite you to join us this week for a virtual hike down memory lane as we revisit some of […]
