After our visit to Mount Battie, we took our friend to see Marshall Point Light, which we had not visited in a few years. It was cool and a little windy, but the interesting clouds in the sky made for … Read More

One of our long-time friends from college came to visit us for Indigenous People’s Weekend in October. One of his favorite places to visit in Maine is Camden, and more specifically, Mount Battie at Camden Hills State Park. We enjoyed … Read More

On an overcast October day, Lindsey and I went to Runaround Pond in Durham to check out the fall foliage. I knew from past years that Runaround Pond could have a good variety of colors. We had fun walking around … Read More

On a sunny, but very windy, mid-September day, Lindsey and I went for a walk around the trails at Gilsland Farm in Falmouth. The land is maintained by the Maine Audubon, and has a trail system that loops around two … Read More

In early September, Lindsey and I met my Dad at Runaround Pond in Durham to go kayaking. It was a rather cloudy day with a bit of a breeze, but it was pleasant for exploring Runaround Pond. We saw several … Read More

We went for a walk along the Giant’s Stairs trail on Bailey’s Island at the end of August. It was a pleasant, sunny day, and we saw a number of lobster boats, sailboats, and other boats out on the water … Read More

We went camping for five nights at Peaks-Kenny State Park in late August. We were lucky to have mostly good weather, except for one rainy day. We spent a lot of time on the beach on Sebec Lake. This year, … Read More

On a sunny August afternoon, we went for a walk on the boardwalk at the Saco Heath Preserve. The Heath is an interesting place with a lot of vegetation that is uncommon elsewhere in Maine. The girls enjoyed walking along … Read More

We went for a summer afternoon hike up Mount Tire’m in Waterford. After enjoying the view from the summit, we continued on the trail to the “Bear Caves” which are a group of glacial erratics that make some small caves … Read More

We went to stay with a friend of ours at a hunting camp owned by his family in southern Vermont for a weekend at the beginning of August. The camp was located in a field on a hill, surrounded by … Read More

On a late July afternoon, we went for a hike to the top of French Mountain in Rome. The hike is pretty short and not too steep, which makes it great for kids. The view at the top is very … Read More

On a sunny Saturday in late July, I took the family to spend the day at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. Growing up, I spent a lot of time there with my Dad, and later trained to become a … Read More