In August, we took Eliza and Lindsey to the Topsham Fair for the first time. The state fair is one of the smaller ones, but it was a perfect way to introduce the kids to the fair experience, go on … Read More

On a sunny summer day near the end of July, we went for a hike up French Mountain in Rome. The trail is a gradual climb, and not that long, which makes it a great hike for kids. We stayed … Read More

We joined my Dad to go to the annual tractor and engine show at the Raitt Homestead Farm Museum in Eliot. There were many different antique tractors on display, and quite a few antique engines too. The weather was perfect … Read More

A few years ago, we went for a quick hike up and down Knox Mountain before a thunderstorm came. This year, we got to hike Knox Mountain on a beautiful, sunny, July day, with no storms in the forecast. Eliza … Read More

On a sunny July afternoon, we went for a hike up Bauneg Beg Mountain in North Berwick. The hike is a good one for a family like ours, and the kids had a good time on the trail. At the … Read More

On a warm day off in July, we took the kids for a walk around Mackworth Island. The trail is an easy 1 mile walk around the shoreline of the island, and has some nice views of Casco Bay. Eliza … Read More

For our second camping trip of 2025, we went to Mount Blue State Park in Weld. This was our third year camping at Mount Blue, and we loved the campsite that we had this year. It was the biggest campsite … Read More

We went with my dad to the annual Maine Antique Power Association Engine Show at Boothbay Railway Village. There was a good turnout with many engines on display, and the weather was very nice. I had fun taking photos of … Read More

On July 4th, we went to the parade in Freeport, and then drove to Waterford to go for a hike up Hawk Mountain. It is one of our favorite hikes, because it isn’t too long and it has a nice … Read More

We made several trips between our campsite in Hubbardton and Middlebury, Vermont while we were camping at Half Moon Pond State Park again this year. Route 30 is a Vermont Scenic Byway, and there are a number of farms and … Read More

While we were camping at Half Moon Pond State Park in Vermont, we drove to nearby Bomoseen State Park in Castleton. The park has a nice playground next to a sandy beach on Lake Bomoseen. We spent the day enjoying … Read More

Near the end of June, we went camping for a week at Half Moon Pond State Park in Hubbardton, Vermont for a second year. After staying there last year, we were eager to return for another week this year. We … Read More