In celebration of the state of Maine’s birthday this week, we are paying tribute to its larger than life resident, Paul Bunyan, the legendary lumberjack known for his great strength. Oh sure Minnesota claims Bunyan came from their neck of the woods. However, it is in Maine where the tallest Paul Bunyan statue in the […]
Thanks to the usually warm winter weather, we were able to enjoy a dog friendly hike at Goodwin Forest in Eliot, Maine. Consisting of 81 acres through old growth forest and wetlands, this preserve maintained by the Great Works Regional Land Trust has approximately 1.79 miles of trails that range from easy to moderate. Our […]
Yesterday I told you about the two dogs who accompanied the Pilgrims on their adventure settling Plymouth. They weren’t the only dogs to be mentioned in the primary sources by William Bradford and Edward Winslow. According to them there were “ten good dogs” living at a fishing outpost. In fact, these dogs were living in […]
We conclude our virtual tour of the Bold Coast of Maine with a visit to Old Farm Point Shorefront Park in Lubec, Maine. This 16 acres park offers open fields, scenic views of Lubec and Johnson Bay, and has access to a small rocky beach. Best of all, it allows dogs off-leash. On the day […]
In celebration of National Take a Hike Day, we are sharing another trail we explored during our Bold Coast adventure. Race Point, in Trescott, Maine, is known for its dramatic reversing falls. The Passamaquoddy called the area Kapskuk, which translates to “place where the water looks like it is boiling.” When the water of Cobscook’s […]
Last week we shared with you the the history of the decisions made at the Burnham Tavern, that eventually led to the Battle of Machias in 1775. Today we continue that tale with a visit to Fort O’Brien in Machiasport, Maine. Following the residents’ rising up to seize a British naval vessel, and fatally wounding […]
Nestled in downtown Machias, in the state of Maine, is a rather unassuming old house. Not unlike many others found across the state, it has an historic marker along a busy road that is often ignored by tourists headed to more exciting places, and taken for granted by local residents as they go about their […]
If you find yourself driving through Machias, Maine, be sure to take a moment to visit the Bad Little Falls. In fact, the name Machias comes from the Passamaquoddy word that roughly translated means “Bad Little Falls.” But don’t let the name fool you, these falls aren’t bad at all, and instead powered the industry […]
Choose your own adventure at Bog Brook Cove Preserve at Moose Cove in Trescott, Maine. Trails range from an easy Universally-Accessible Trail, to a moderate coastal hike along the Chimney Trail, or explore the difficult Ridge Trail for breathtaking views. Our adventure began heading to the trailhead at the north lot. To reach the parking […]
Klondike Mountain in Lubec, Maine is a short hike with an almost unobstructed 360 degree, spectacular view. More of a hill at 150 feet in height, the summit loop trail is just half a mile. But don’t let the short distance fool you, it is a steep and difficult climb, and not recommended for all […]
