Maine

Boats of Vinalhaven Island

This photograph was taken from the Maine State Ferry on the return trip after spending the day on Vinalhaven Island.

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Beach Access Controversy | Who Owns the Beach?

In the seaside neighborhood of Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, Maine, the battle between public and private beach access is playing out with an intensity that threatens to fracture the community.

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View From Wood Island Lighthouse

This photograph was taken on a trip to the Wood Island lighthouse located in Biddeford Pool, Maine. Climbing to the top of the lighthouse was well worth the effort as the view was beautiful even though it was a foggy evening. The photo was taken looking down from the top of the lighthouse using a […]

Maine

Maine Cruise | Sailing Along Maine’s Rugged Coast on the Isaac H. Evans

The Shantyman’s song bellowed across the deck of the schooner, setting the pace of the work to be done on this Maine cruise. -Who paid out all this chain, boys, Heave your man spikes down. -We’ll haul her back again, boys, Heave your man spikes down. The anchor needed to be raised after our first […]

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Belgrade Lakes, Maine | Great Family-Nesting Lakes

The Belgrade Lakes in Maine, a cluster of seven bodies of water north of Augusta, draw visitors summer after summer to swim and fish in their cool, clear waters. The Belgrade Lakes are a cluster of seven bodies of water north of Augusta. There’s no Belgrade Lake per se, but Belgrade Lakes Village fills a narrow land strip […]

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The Best Places to Watch Wildlife in New England

Few experiences are more awe-inspiring than seeing animals in their natural habitats. From black bears to moose, see our picks for the best places to watch wildlife in New England.

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Greatest New England Lakes

New England’s pristine northern waters offer the ultimate in summer relaxation.

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