Red Cloak Haunted History Tours - Mid-Coast Maine

On August 24, 2010 there will be a Red Cloak Haunted History Tour - Investigators from the Maine Ghost Hunters Society will be joining “The Lady in the Red Cloak” for a special Haunted History Tour! A team of investigators will come equipped with devices that will help see the unseen… whether by image, sound, or electromagnetic activity. The specialized equipment will be used to test areas on the walk for the possible presence of paranormal activity and will be demonstrated to the guests. By reservation only; 207-380-3806, redcloaktours@gmail.com, http://www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com/.

Camden Windjammer Festival, September 3-5, 2010

"The Camden Windjammer Festival is a community-led celebration of Camden’s maritime heritage and living traditions. From the great age of sail when four, five, and even six-masted schooners were launched into Camden Harbor, through the birth of the windjammer business here in the 1930s and continuing with the elegant yachts that visit or call Camden home every summer, sailing ships have always defined this gorgeous community where the mountains meet the sea."

http://www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com/

Camden, Maine: Top Location for Foliage

Camden, Maine has been named by Yankee Magazine as a top location for seeing fall foliage. 

"Celebrating the publication's 75th anniversary, Yankee Magazine's September/October issue, on newsstands August 24, 2010, names the top 25 towns in New England for fall foliage travel - the first time the magazine has ever ranked towns by this standard. Camden, Maine, ties with Waitsfield, Vermont, for sixth place. (The list includes many ties, so the ranking goes from first place to 13th place.) Other Maine towns named to the list include: Bethel, Rangeley, and Blue Hill."

Read the rest of the news article in "Yankee Magazine Names Camden a Top 25 Foliage Town", Republican Journal Village Soup, August 17, 2010.

Camden, Maine: An excellent vacation spot

Camden, Maine is a wonderful place to visit while on vacation or for a weekend trip.  A seacoast village nestled amongst hills - it has a charm all of its own. The port has both pleasure yachts and working fishing boats.  There are numerous hotels, bed and breakfasts, and inns to stay at.  A variety of eating establishes are available as well. The village is located along the coast on Route 1 and easy to find. There is a state park nearby for camping.  You can take windjammer or sailing trips from its picturesque harbor.

National Trail's Day Hosted in Camden, Maine (June 5, 2010)

"As part of the national celebration of trails and in honor of the many volunteers who help maintain them, the Ragged Mountain Recreation Area will host National Trails Day Saturday, June 5th. The day-long event also will seek volunteers to perform trail clean-up, maintenance and other trail related projects."

Read the rest of the article here:
http://www.camdenme.org/news/release.php?ID=379

The event takes place in Camden, Maine.

Fiddleheads and Other Unique Food Delights Found in Camden, Maine

"CAMDEN, Maine (May 3, 2010) – The arrival of fiddleheads near the forest and glass eels at the shore this spring marks the beginning of the dining season in Maine’s Midcoast, where the cuisine retains its unique flavor, even as it grows in sophistication and national recognition.

For decades, visitors and residents alike have enjoyed the traditional fare found in the Camden Hills, where lobster and other seafood arrive fresh from the ocean each day. More recently, though, the public has begun to understand just how much innovative cooking is being done by Midcoast chefs, with local ingredients such as the prehistoric-looking fiddlehead ostrich fern and tiny glass eels – 300 to 400 per pound – that are migrating from ocean to river." 

Read the rest of the article here "Unique Ingredients Foster Growth of Innovative Cusine", PR Maine, May 3, 2010.  Learn more about Camden, Maine.

Cake Walk to Historic Camden, Maine Inns (May 8, 2010) Mother's Day Weekend

"The Camden-Rockport Historical Society and Camden's historic inns are teaming up to present the first Camden Cake Walk on Mother's Day weekend. Visit twelve lovely inns and sample tantalizing cakes ranging from cheesecake to pound cake to cupcakes. Treat Mom, treat yourself and help preserve our local heritage. All proceeds benefit the Camden-Rockport Historical Society. For more information call (207) 236-2257."

Visit the Camden Cake Walk website.  Click here to read more in "Take a Cake Walk to historic Camden inns", Maine Sunday Telegram, May 2, 2010.  Click here to learn more about Camden, Maine.

Camden, Maine: Lovely Seacoast Town to Visit

With Spring well on its way and good weather here as well folks are planning trips for the weekend.  Camden, Maine is a great destination.  Located along the mid-coast of Maine it has a beautiful harbor to look at, windjammers to ride on, and shops, restaurants and hotels to frequent.  This lovely town on Penobscot Bay also has a mountain nearby to climb where you can see the beautiful view of the town and harbor with its many working and pleasure boats.  For those who like camping the Camden Hills State Park is now open.  Click here for more information about Camden, Maine.

Climbing in Camden, Maine

For those who like to climb you can combine rock climbing with visiting a wonderful coastal Maine town.  Camden, Maine offers both.  Click here to read a blog post about climbs in Camden, Maine and click here to learn where to eat, shop, and stay while visiting Camden.

20th Annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine - Feb 5-7, 2010

The 20th Annual U.S. National Toboggan Championships will be held in Camden, Maine this coming weekend (Feb 5-7, 2010).  Practice runs start on Friday and the races will start on Saturday morning.  Read more on the website about the championship.  The Camden Snow Bowl will also be open for skiing and snowboarding.

http://www.camdensnowbowl.com/20th-annual-toboggan-championships

Maine Learn to Ski & Ride Card

The Maine Learn to Ski & Ride Card is an inexpensive way to learn to ski in Maine.  The participating ski areas are Camden Snow Bowl, Sugarloaf, and Sunday River.  For just $89 you can pack in three days of skiing and ski rentals along with one day of lessons.  Click here for more information.  Click here for more info on ski areas in Maine.

Camden, Maine Windjammer Festival

Camden, Maine will host its Windjammer Festival on Labor Day Weekend (September 4-6, 2009). There will be a celebration of Camden's maritime heritage and living traditions. Tall ships will be sailing, entertainment will be present, and fun will be had by all. Learn more at the link below:

www.camdenwindjammerfestival.com

Click here to learn more about dining and lodging in Camden, Maine.

Recipes from a Maine Windjammer

"At Home, At Sea: Recipes from the Maine Windjammer".

"A simple time. A simpler life. And simply wonderful food. The recipes and stories in At Home, At Sea recreate life on a Maine Windjammer: a week in a different world, a different century, with homemade, old-world food cooked with fire and passion. In these pages you’ll find memories of the Age of Sail -- the gleam of brass, the sound of the wind in the rigging, and the delicious smells of Maine cooking -- baked breads from the woodstove, steamed lobster, hearty stews, and mouthwatering desserts -- all from the galley of the Schooner J&E Riggin. Chef Anne Mahle started as a mess cook on one of the windjammers and quickly developed a passion for cooking. She has spend the last 15 years working and learning, graduating from mess cook to head cook on the windjammers to private chef on a Caribbean yacht. She further developed her skills as sous chef to classically trained Swiss chef Hans Bucher and at The Culinary Institute of America. She currently owns and operates the J&E Riggin with her husband, Captain Jon Finger."

To learn more about this book click the link below"

At Home, at Sea: Recipes from the Maine Windjammer

Cooking Class - Camden, Maine Farmer's Market

Interested in learning how to cook meals using foods bought at a Farmer's Market? The Cellardoor Winery and Vineyards of Lincolnville, ME is offering that opportunity. The event takes place on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009. You shop at the Camden Farmer's Market and then return to the Cellardoor Winery Kitchen to prepare a four-course meal. Learn more in "Cooking from a Maine Farmer's Market", MaineToday.com, July 29, 2009.

Summer Music Series at Camden, Maine Amphitheatre

Camden, Maine is host to the Summer Music Series that takes place in the amphitheatre. There will be a free concert on Thursday, August 6th starting at 7 p.m.

Camden, Maine HarborArts Juried Show

Camden, Maine will host the "HarborArts Juried Show" from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Harbor Park. This is a free art show that showcases artists of many disciplines. This is the 32nd show. For more information contact Dan Bookham at (207) 236-4404 or email dbookham@camdenme.org. Click here to learn more about lodging and dining in Camden, Maine.

Book: Camden: Stories from an Old Maine Harbor

"Remembering Camden" Stories from an Old Maine Harbor". This book is available in paperback. The author, Barbara F. Dyer, has done a fine job of recording Camden's history. Here is a book description:

"Tracing the town's history from its early days as a thriving shipbuilding center to its present status as a well-loved tourist destination, author and lifelong Camden resident Barbara F. Dyer offers a series of poignant and entertaining recollections of bygone days in old Camden and nearby Rockport. From Prohibition and the 1935 Waterfront Fire to Maine's notorious Great Imposter, Dyer weaves a richly nostalgic record of Camden life prior to the tourism boom. Read Remembering Camden to discover the quirks, charms and forgotten lore of a storied coastal Maine community."

Click on the link below to read more about this book or to order the book:

Rembering Camden: Stories from an Old Maine Harbor

A Map for Hiking in Camden, Maine

Going to Camden, Maine? There is some good hiking there if you feel like getting outdoors. Click here for a map of the Ragged and Bald Mountains Trail System Map. Click here for more information lodging and dining in Camden, Maine.

Biking at Ragged Mountain in Camden, Maine

A great place to go mountain biking in Maine is at Ragged Mountain located in Camden, Maine. This recreational area on the coast of Maine has a number of mountain bike trails. Click here for more information. See also biking in Maine.

Camden, Maine Summer Concert - Music by the Sea

The Camden Rotary will be presenting its Summer Concert entitled "Music by the Sea" on Sunday, July 5th, 2009. It will take place at Harbor Park in Camden, Maine and will feature Maine's Own 195th Army National Guard Band and several other bands as well. This is part of the Camden, Maine Festival of Independence.