As promised, Asa’s World Tour of Maine has returned to Paris! And this time we are at the correct library in the Paris Hill Historic District of South Paris, Maine! Today it is the Hamlin Memorial Library and Museum, but back in 1822 this imposing building served as the Oxford County Jail. Asa: Wow, they […]
This is a BIG day for Asa’s World Tour of Maine! Sure stopping in Rumford, Maine is a little detour off our itinerary to visit towns in Maine named after countries and famous international cities. Although we’re not that far off because some say it was named after Rumford in Scotland, but others argue it […]
Carthage, Maine is the eighth stop on Asa’s World Tour of Maine! Drawn here by the dense forests and the Webb River, this area was first settled in 1812 and incorporated in 1826. Named after Carthage, the ancient Mediterranean city in what is today Tunisia in North Africa, this town had a population of 507 in 1880, and in the […]
The Miller Park Papermill Trail in Lisbon, Maine is an easy, dog friendly walk along the Sabattus River. The trail is a little over 2 miles one way, paved, and handicapped accessible. It is a multi-use path with a short section used for atvs, and very popular for fishing, especially in the area of the […]
We let inspiration flow when Asa’s World Tour of Maine rolled into Lisbon. Located along the Androscoggin and Sabattus Rivers, the Abenaki called the falls Anmecangin, meaning “much fish.” The colonists later named the settlement Little River. In 1799 it was incorporated as the town of Thompsonborough, in honor of a large land owner in the area. […]
With trails ranging from easy to moderately difficult, Bald Pate Mountain in Bridgton, Maine is a dog friendly hiking adventure. Consisting of 486 acres of forest, meadows, and granite-topped scenic overlooks, the trail network is 6.7 miles, and range from short under a mile hikes to longer 2 mile adventures. Dogs are allowed on-leash, and […]
The sixth stop on Asa’s World Tour of Maine is Paris! Paris, Maine is believed to have been named after the city in France, but no one seems to be able to explain why. I find it interesting though that this land granted in 1771 to 60 people for their service in the French and […]
The pages of rock history are filled with stories about fans sneaking into hotel rooms just to be close to their idol. So I knew it was only a matter of time before one followed me home. Recently we returned from yet another successful stop on my world tour of Maine, and discovered a feathered […]
Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway, Maine offers a network of 7 miles of trails to explore. But there’s a catch! Although open to visitors year round, the ideal time to visit is in the winter when trails are groomed for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and winter dog walking. There’s even a warming hut, and nordic ski […]
On this part of the journey on Asa’s World Tour of Maine, it felt good to be out of the rain, so we headed to Norway, Maine. Located along the shores of Lake Pennesseewassee, Norway was settled in 1786 by veterans of the American Revolutionary War. It was originally known as Rustfield, not because the […]
