You have the opportunity to witness wildlife anywhere that you travel. Battie Dont show up without calling or going online to check out local parking regulations first. Visitors can view a live camera feed of puffin activity and learn about conservation efforts to protect puffins and other seabirds of Maine. This amusement park hosts an expansive arcade, Kiddieland, & Galaxy Coaster and carousel as well as Fireworks every Thusday night by the Pier. Steve Dunne ran the place from 1993 to 2014, then opened his own stand across the way, serving generous scoops of Shains of Maine right in between Short and Long Sands beaches. Every time it happens. Their combined trail network offers 6 miles of mostly gentle hiking through cattail marshland and quiet mixed forest, with periodic lookouts taking in the Sasanoa River and Robinhood Cove (watch for ospreys soaring overhead). Two miles of moderately challenging trails weave through this 71-acre property on a peninsula between Seal Cove and Long Cove on the Damariscotta River. You dont see a mast. 59 Sea St., Camden. York Harbors -mile shoreline path an out-and-back walk from York Harbor Beach doesnt have its neighbors notoriety, in part because its more rugged (a mix of paved segments with railings and unimproved trail) and in part because decades of landowner squabbles have kept access in flux. With over 1700 species of animals in the park, youre almost guaranteed to have an encounter with nature. Seaplane service throughout Maine & New England. The institute also tends to a hatchery that produces soft-shell seed clams to replenish clamflats in Maine, New Hampshire, and Canada. } Thats enough to start their own moose lodge. Maine has three well-defined climatic zones: central, southern interior, and northern. Ashley Billman, Down East reader. The cliffs rise nearly 50 feet in spots, and the waves can put on a show. The health risk posed by avian flu to the general public is low; however, precautions are recommended. Immerse yourselves in the history and lore, that include rescues, heroism, Sailor the bell ringing dog, even an 1896 murder/suicide. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-57909508', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Portland. Report inappropriate content 1-8 of 8 replies Sorted by 1 h0trudderedbum Phippsburg, Maine Level Contributor 351 posts 1. 8 Western Ave., Kennebunk. You'll visi You and the whole family are invited to exscape and relax in Maine's Aroostook County. Ogunquits paved, mile-and-a-quarter seaside footpath is a classic Maine stretch of the legs. 23 Biddeford Pool Beach Rte. Golden Road .eb-col img { width: 100%; } 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Barnacle Billys Pay a visit to the Maine Wildlife Park where youre guaranteed to spot a moose, among many other kinds of fascinating creatures, at this special wildlife sanctuary. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Old Orchard Beach, 934-2001. Heavy use. Do you like visiting historical places where history comes alive? Miles ofsandy beaches check, amusement parks , Read More Guide to Wells Maine Condominium ResortsContinue, Your email address will not be published. 9. Rhumb Line Featured Attractions The result: a perfectly crisp coating that keeps clams from losing flavor to the fryer. 207-646-7088. Blue Southern Maines best kept secret! This snug state park in Cape Elizabeth is really two beaches in one. They dont offer tours, but the folks at World Within Sea Kayaking (at the Ogunquit River Inn) rent kayaks and SUPs that paddlers can launch out the back door, into the lower Ogunquit River, at high tide. PO Box 160 Get free ice cream with your kids meals at Kens Place, a locally beloved, counter-service seafood joint near Scarboroughs Pine Point Beach. Expect about an hour of instruction and another hour of fishing. Bass Harbor Head Light 207-236-3109. Christi / Flickr. The vibe is rustic elegance, and the back patio overlooks the working harbor. 207-883-5100. However, these actions usually do more harm than good. A brilliant display on a warm spring day. } And if you're into loons, in July 2015, Maine Audubon Society volunteers counted more than 3,000 loons on 300 lakes and ponds the largest population of common loons in the US after Minnesota and Wisconsin. Books, Books, Books Lets start with the Project Puffin Visitor Center in Rockland. 31 Crescent Beach State Park Rte. Seeing Seals with Portland Paddle. Edna St. Vincent Millay, Camden poet, Renascence, 1912. 207-967-4243. gokennebunks.com, This snug state park in Cape Elizabeth is really two beaches in one. This does not include mammals, such as seals and whales, that must live in ocean environments or domestic mammals like cattle, dogs, and people. .eb-col h4 { line-height: 1.1em; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: inherit; font-weight: bold; } has seven rooms with a B&B vibe and a cozy British-style pub. Your email address will not be published. On the shoreline, you see a village that probably looks very similar to what it was in the 1930s and 1940s. Setting sail from Kennebunkport, First Chance offers whale watches of varying lengths and intensity aboard Nick's Chance, as well as lobster tours and educational tours of Maine's marine culture aboard Kylie's Chance. . Maine is the only place in the United States where you can see puffins in the wild. 6. 207-799-3134. , Greenville, Maine's Lakes and Mountains Birding Trail, Plan an East Coast Whale Watching Trip: Public & Private Viewing Coastal Cruises From May to October, Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, Finding Acadias Early Birds: A Special Maine Birding Excursion, 2023 Spring Birds of Acadia, with Puffin Cruise. Take a Hardy Boat Cruise, based in New Harbor, around the island, and watch these birds swim and romp in their natural habitat. 13 Drakes Island Beach Drakes Island Rd. The best times to spot moose are at dusk and dawn from mid-May through July and again in the fall during their breeding season. Its one of those rites of passage youd have to be a moose to fully appreciate. If youre hoping to encounter wildlife, the Allagash is where you want to be. The Southern Maine Coast region is a year-round vacation spot with miles of sandy beaches, many hotels, motels and inns, excellent restaurants, and both indoor and outdoor activities for every season. In the warmer months, Finback, Right, and Minke whales as well as the Humpback migrate to the feeding grounds off the coast of Maine. Moderate use. Deer Isle Granite Museum Chef Devin Finigan cut her teeth at some of the countrys finest restaurants (including Thomas Kellers Per Se and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in the Hudson Valley) before opening Aragosta in Stonington in 2013. .page .lead {padding: 0 110px 0 110px;} At the southeastern end of Georgetown Island, a 10-minute drive from the harbor, two sandy beaches beckon. Impeccable service has set this high-end classic apart since 1973, but the property has welcomed guests since it was a Civil Warera boarding house. 4. Later in the day its time to kick back with some me time on the rocks or rafting together on the water. 207-967-4461. 3 York Harbor Beach Rte. HERES WHAT LITTLE WE KNOW ABOUT IT. Little Coveside might have the finest deck dining in the state, overlooking the harbors gnarly little outcrop islands and often hosting some al fresco troubadour. Coastal Maine Kayak & Bike, kayak or SUP tours, 3 hours, $85. Sandy, free parking, toilets. 591 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. But the most important difference is that puffins like to hang out in Maine. 38 Main St., Milbridge. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. One hard-to-miss difference is that puffins can fly and penguins cant. 2. Check out the replica of the Maine Lobsterman (there are identical statues around Maine and in Washington, DC), originally modeled on local fisherman H. Elroy Snoody Johnson. The puffins have already left their nesting areas. First, you need to understand glacial rebound. Kennebunk andKennebunkportattract the famous each summer includingformer President George Bush and his family. Humpbacks and minkes are the whales most often spotted, but blue whales and right whales make occasional appearances as well. Grab a towel and come with us. Pebbly/sandy, paid parking, toilets. .eb-p {float: right; width:70%; margin-left:2%;} Visit the Easterseals Store. Browse our Frequently Asked Questions for any additional information you may need. Its slightly ramshackle look complements OOBs come-one-come-all vibe this is a beach where you can attack a hunk of fried dough while wading in a Speedo and nobody looks at you twice, and the pier is the charmingly ragtag monument it deserves. I have taken small groups of tweens/teens to Boston and we've always stopped at the seal tank outside the aquarium to watch the seals swim and play. York Harbors -mile shoreline path an out-and-back walk from York Harbor Beach doesnt have its neighbors notoriety, in part because its more rugged (a mix of paved segments with railings and unimproved trail) and in part because decades of landowner squabbles have kept access in flux. Gray seals, Halichoerus gypus, are the largest seal found in the area, with males growing to 8 feet . , Greenville, 119 Cedar St. Maine artists loom large: through the end of August, youll find the abstract landscapes of John Marin and the stylized portraits of Will Barnet. These are the most vital elements for our health and wellbeing our need for them, Read More Amazing Waterfront Restaurants in MaineContinue, If you ask a local in Kennebunk or Kennebunkport, whats the best way to see this coastal village, theyll tell you to get on, Read More Locals Guide to the Best Kennebunkport Boat ToursContinue, If youre looking for things to do in Kittery Maine, we have the top places to visit right here! Their morning lunch cruise includes an hour-plus stop on the island of Frenchboro. Very cool! I have researched, but can't really find a clear answer. Southern Maine Coasts Saco and Biddeford add oceanside haunts and typical Downtown Maine attractions to visit. On the way out, Kettle Cove Creamery and Caf is a stone-cold classic for cones and lobster rolls. 207-361-1000. 207-646-0455. Station Rd., Beals. Seals like to "haul out" to rest, sun themselves on rocky ledges or rocky shorelines on islands. .eb-thumbnail {width:30%;} A high-energy, improv-heavy flute, cello, and drum trio. Tours in July and August. Plus, theres always some Maine-y blueberry variation blueberry coffee cake, blueberry with lemon glaze, blueberry maple bacon. See these historic lighthouses first-hand. (207) 502-8040, Map Marker Come see us at the Visitor Center Monday to Friday, from 8:00-4:30. The most important step members of the public can take to assist investigators is to immediately report any sightings of seals in distress or dead stranded seals.
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