tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73440152900240307542024-03-13T16:55:17.293-04:00Maine Vacation and Travel InfoTravel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.comBlogger1403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-2925031215227217112016-11-14T13:02:00.004-05:002016-11-14T13:02:46.620-05:00Maine Harvest Festival - Bangor (Nov 19-20, 2016)The <b>Maine Harvest Festival</b> will be celebrated in Bangor, Maine on November 19 and 20, 2016. The hours are 10 am to 4 pm. There is entertainment, presentations, and a pie eating contest.<br />
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<a href="http://www.maineharvestfestival.com/" target="_blank">www.maineharvestfestival.com/</a>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-27942231338650145382016-08-06T05:30:00.000-04:002016-08-06T05:30:00.933-04:00Hollis, Maine Pirate FestivalThe folks in Hollis, Maine are holding a <b>"Pirate Fest"</b> on Saturday, August 13th. Pancake breakfast, fun activities for children, and running events.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/hollisfest/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/hollisfest/</a>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-15067514043937551372016-06-08T06:00:00.000-04:002016-06-08T06:00:08.282-04:00Reservations for Maine State Park Campgrounds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is easy to make a reservation at a Maine State Park campground. Simply visit the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.campwithme.com/" target="_blank">www.campwithme.com</a>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-30269439370588719462016-06-07T06:51:00.001-04:002016-06-07T06:51:41.491-04:00Maine Farmer's Markets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maine has lots of Farmer's Markets held around the state during spring, summer, and fall seasons. If you are looking for one to visit a good source is the website of the <i>Maine Federation of Farmer's Markets. </i>The website provides news, a listing of events, and an interactive map for locating Farmer's Markets in Maine.<br />
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Maine Maple Sunday is taking place this coming weekend on Sunday, March 27th. Maple sugar houses all across Maine will be open to the public for sampling of their maple sugar products and tours of their sugar houses.<br />
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Learn more about Maine Maple Syrup and Sugar Products<br />
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Map of Maine Sugar Houses Open to Public this Sunday by the Maine Maple Producers Association<br />
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<br />Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-31493004501000074132014-09-07T11:46:00.000-04:002014-09-08T06:28:38.993-04:00Maine has an Abundance of MuseumsAccording to a recent news article in the <i>Portland Press Herald</i> the state of Maine has the second highest rate of museums per capita. This information comes from the federal institute of Museum and Library Services. Vermont ranks number 1 in the nation. Many small historical societies are included in the numbers used for computing the rankings; and Maine has lots of historical societies at the community level. You can read the news article published on September 6, 2014 at this <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/2014/09/07/call-it-museumland-maine-has-second-highest-rate-of-museums-per-capita/" target="_blank">link</a>. A partial listing can be found here at <a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/museums.htm" target="_blank">Museums of Maine</a>.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-56033951120570999192014-08-26T09:02:00.001-04:002014-09-07T11:46:25.987-04:00Historic Trails for Bikers in Katahdin AreaThe area of north central Maine (Katahdin, Baxter State Park, and Millinocket) has some great potential for the <a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/biking.htm" target="_blank">back woods mountain bike riders</a> seeking new trails. Read more in "Historic trails beckon new users to Katahdin area", <i>Portland Press Herald,</i> August 26, 2014.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pressherald.com/2014/08/26/old-trails-new-users/" target="_blank">http://www.pressherald.com/2014/08/26/old-trails-new-users/</a>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-2720557610319340602014-08-01T18:19:00.000-04:002014-08-01T18:19:00.638-04:00Portland Chamber Music Festival - August 14-23, 2014The 21st Season of the <b>Portland Chamber Music Festival</b> will be held August 14-23, 2014. The summer concerts are held at the Abromson Center at the University of Southern Maine's Portland Campus. Learn more at the <a href="http://www.pcmf.org/#!2013-summer-concerts/cwod" target="_blank">PCMF website</a>.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-80216648493935950042014-02-09T04:00:00.000-05:002014-02-09T04:00:05.476-05:00Dog Sled Business - A Lifestyle Choice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A dog sled business that provides tours is based out of Oxford, Maine. The firm is called <a href="http://www.ultimatedogsleddingexperience.com/" target="_blank">Ultimate Sledding Dog Experience</a> and the owner provides tours to customers on trails in Bethel and Hebron, Maine. The owner says that owning and racing sled dogs is a life style of its own. Read more in <a href="http://www.sunjournal.com/dogsledding020314" target="_blank">"Love of dogs, outdoors propels dog sled business"</a>, <i>Sun Journal</i>, February 1, 2014. Learn more about <a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/dogsledding.htm" target="_blank">dog sledding in Maine</a>.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-22041015900558704592014-02-08T17:48:00.003-05:002014-02-08T17:48:39.946-05:002014 BikeMaine Route Now Known<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The route for the <b>2nd Annual BikeMaine Ride</b> that will take place in early September 2014 has now been revealed by the organizers. The Bike Ride starts in Westbrook, heads to Norway, Winthrop, Gardiner, across to Boothbay Harbor, along the coast to Bath, and then finally ends back in Westbrook. Read a recent news report on this in <a href="http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/269664/314/2014-BikeMaine-route-revealed" target="_blank">"2014 BikeMaine route revealed</a>", <i>WCSH Channel 6</i>, February 4, 2014. The dates of the ride are September 6-13, 2014. The ride is a 348 mile loop and is a project of the <b>Bicycle Coalition of Maine</b>. Visit the BikeMaine website - <a href="http://www.ride.bikemaine.org/" target="_blank">www.ride.bikemaine.org</a>.<div>
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On a recent cross country ski outing in Maine I came across this picturesque scene just before sunset. The mist (or fog) was forming over the field I was about to ski over.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-4868384243824431852014-02-02T12:21:00.001-05:002014-02-02T12:22:52.270-05:006th Annual Ski Marathon and Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>Maine Huts and Trails</b> will conduct the <b>6th Annual Ski Marathon and Tour</b> on Sunday, March 16, 2014. The race/tour will go through the hills of Western Maine and feature 3 distances - 60K, 40K, and 20K. Awards and prizes will be presented to the top three male and female participants for each of the three races. Food and refreshments will be provided over the course of the event and a free post-race lunch will be served at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, where each race concludes.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mainehuts.org/ski-marathon" target="_blank">www.mainehuts.org/ski-marathon</a> or call (207) 265-2400.<br />
<br />Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-2348811113065814752014-01-27T04:00:00.000-05:002014-01-27T04:00:06.018-05:00Dogsledding - Heywood Kennel, Augusta, MaineA recent news report provides information on the Heywood Kennel in Augusta, Maine. Read <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/sports/Mushers_bring_dog_sledding_to_the_masses_in_Maine_.html" target="_blank">"Mushers bring dog sledding to the masses in Maine"</a>, <i>Maine Sunday Telegram</i>, January 26, 2014.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-49675686942728299812014-01-26T21:28:00.001-05:002014-01-26T21:35:34.037-05:00Carter's X-C Ski Center in Oxford, MaineRead a story on Carter's X-C Ski Center located in Oxford, Maine. See <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/sports/Carey_Kish__A_delightful_day_on_an_Oxford_trail_.html" target="_blank">"A delightful day on an Oxford trail"</a>, <i>Maine Sunday Telegram</i>, January 26, 2014. Carter's X-C Ski Center is located on Route 26 (on the left as you drive north). It has 40 kilometers of ski trails for the beginning and intermediate level. There are five trails for skiing and one for snowshoeing.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-26836643104714376912014-01-15T03:30:00.000-05:002014-01-15T03:30:01.670-05:00Winter Snow Tubing and Zipline ToursMaine has a lot to offer in winter sports. Some suggested family fun in the snow can include snow tubing and zipline tours. Read more about both in a recent article entitled <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/life/Fly_through_the_trees__or_don_t_.html" target="_blank">"Zipline tours and tubing offer fast fun in Maine"</a>, <i>Portland Press Herald</i>, January 9, 2014.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-13144081305882286252014-01-14T11:16:00.002-05:002014-01-14T11:18:11.722-05:00Small Ski Areas in Maine Value Added to Local Communities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maine used to have a large number of small community-based ski areas; however, a many factors have combined to significantly reduce the numbers. Over 70 <a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/skiing.htm" target="_blank">Maine ski areas</a> - mostly small operations - have gone out of business since 1970. However, there is a sense that the remaining small ski areas will be able to stay open and possibly see more come back into operation. <br />
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The small ski areas that shut down were affected by a number of factors to include increased competition (especially from the bigger resort areas), increased insurance costs, warm winters, and community apathy. Those small ski areas that remain open have found that local community involvement is a big help. Currently the Ski Maine Association lists 12 small ski areas still operating in Maine.<br />
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Read more about Maine's small ski areas in <a href="http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Central_Maine_s_small_ski_areas_say_community_relationships_keep_them_afloat_.html" target="_blank">"A sense of community keeps central Maine's small ski areas afloat"</a>, <i>Morning Sentinel</i>, January 12, 2014.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-41353668466003548222014-01-09T11:24:00.000-05:002014-01-12T11:33:44.629-05:00Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby to be Filmed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <b>Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby</b>, which takes place in February, will be filmed by a film company from New York. Details of the filming are sketchy but it appears that the National Geographic Channel has contracted with the film company for the project. The derby takes place in mid-February. While<a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/ice_fishing.htm" target="_blank"> ice fishing</a> is a big sport for Maine fishermen I am a little skeptical on the appeal to television watchers. I mean . . . really . .. how exciting can that be? Like watching golf I suppose. Learn more in <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/news/National_Geographic_Channel_sending_crew_to_film_Sebago_Lake_Ice_Fishing_Derby_in_February_.html" target="_blank">"Reality TV to film not-so-wild world of Maine ice fishing"</a>, <i>Portland Press Herald</i>, January 8, 2014.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-83144074637464679272014-01-07T11:56:00.000-05:002014-01-12T11:57:43.733-05:00A Family Blog about Alpine Skiing in MaineThe link below will take you to a super family-oriented blog about Alpine skiing in Maine. The blog provides tips on how to have fun and make skiing as affordable as possible. See the blog at the link below:<br />
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The cold weather in Maine during December and early January has hastened the ice fishing season in Maine. While not all lakes and ponds are frozen - some are - and the ice fishermen are eager to start their season. The ice fishing season in Maine opens officially on January 1st. Read more in <a href="http://www.pressherald.com/news/Ice_fishing_season_weeks_early_on_Sebago_Lake_.html" target="_blank">"Ice fishing season weeks early on Sebago Lake"</a>, <i>Portland Press Herald</i>, January 4, 2014.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-7861916888499901272013-09-01T05:00:00.000-04:002013-09-01T05:00:04.114-04:00Protect Your Ears While Hunting!John O'Connor, an outdoorsman and blogger passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, has provided information about the dangers of hearing loss due to hunting. He provides us with some good hearing safety advice and gives us some recommendations about earplugs, earmuffs, and electronic earmuffs. You can read his article at the link below:<br />
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<a href="http://www.pcmf.org/calendar.php" target="_blank">http://www.pcmf.org/calendar.php</a>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0Portland, ME, USA43.661471000000013 -70.255325943.477733000000015 -70.5780494 43.845209000000011 -69.932602400000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-28540689193102184902013-06-03T05:00:00.000-04:002013-06-03T05:00:07.189-04:00Bangor, Maine Beer Festival - June 22, 2013The <strong>Bangor Beer Festival</strong> will take place on the Bangor Waterfront on Saturday, June 22nd. Local <a href="http://www.travel-maine.info/recreation/brew_pubs_and_breweries.htm" target="_blank">Maine breweries</a> will take part in the event. You can learn more about the event at the <a href="http://www.visitbangormaine.com/?id=2&sub_id=919" target="_blank">"Bangor's Beer Festival Tap Into Summer"</a> website.Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-70145553964782040562013-05-10T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-10T06:00:13.405-04:00Concert - Steve Reich's "Different Trains" - May 23, 2013, Portland, MaineA concert featuring Steve Reich's <strong>"Different Trains"</strong> will be held at the SPACE Gallery on May 23, 2013 at 7:30 pm in Portland, Maine. Learn more about the <a href="http://www.space538.org/" target="_blank">SPACE Gallery</a> and Steve Reich's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Different_Trains" target="_blank">"Different Trains"</a> here. You can also purchase his music online at Amazon.com at the following link.<br />
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Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0Portland, ME, USA43.661471000000013 -70.255325943.477733000000015 -70.5780494 43.845209000000011 -69.932602400000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-25737829748510687682013-03-10T15:00:00.001-04:002013-03-10T15:00:02.208-04:00St. Martin's Thift Store Sale (Millinocket, Maine) 16 Mar 2013<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A 'Swing into Spring' Saturday sale will take place from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., March 16, at the non-profit St. Martin's Thrift Store located at 112 Maine Ave., Millinocket. This will mark the thrift store's introduction of its pre-loved and gently used spring and summer clothing for men, women, children and babies. A moderately priced luncheon will be available on site. Proceeds from the sale help to support St. Martin's Emergency Fuel Fund and Food Pantry, outreach ministries open to eligible residents of the Katahdin area regardless of religious affiliation. For more information contact the thrift store 723-4513 (Tues-Wed) or church office 723-5902.</span>Travel Maine Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10757411405964553352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7344015290024030754.post-83774852119192500052013-03-01T10:52:00.003-05:002013-03-01T10:52:39.582-05:005th Annual Ski Marathon & Tour by Maine Huts & Trails (March 17, 2013)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maine Huts and Trails’ <strong>5th Annual Ski Marathon and Tour</strong> will be taking place on Sunday,
March 17th. A point-to-point race/tour through the hills of Western
Maine, the event will feature 3 different distances, a 60K, 40K and 20K, and are
limited to 175 participants in total. Awards and prizes will be presented to the
top three male and female participants for each of the three races. Food and
refreshments will be provided over the course of the event and a free post-race
lunch will be served at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center, where each of the three
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The 60K begins at Grand Falls Hut, the 40K begins at the Flagstaff Hut trailhead and the 20K begins at the Gravel Pit on Long Falls Dam Road. All three races conclude at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Race day check-in for participants <u>not</u> spending Saturday night at the huts will be held from 7:00 – 8:15 AM at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center as
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