Archive for July 2008
Sign recently spotted at a Northern Campground
A Day to Play…second stop
Last Thursday I took the day off and had a wonderful time exploring Route 1 on my way to Rockland. If you scroll down a couple of posts, you can read about my stop at Swans Island Blankets. After fondling the blankets and imagining the day when such a luxury can be draped across my…
Read MoreThis Week at “The Shores”
Searsport Shores Activity Schedule Sunday Watch the Submarine Races in the Bay For adults only, races start at 10PM Mon Pickling Demonstration @ Beach Kitchen 1PM Learn to preserve spicy green beans for summer picnics and winter sandwiches FREE Tue Felting a Treasure Pouch 6:00 PM Bring a stone that fits into your fist…lots…
Read MoreA Day to Play…the first stop
You know how it is…when you work for yourself, you are free to set your own work hours and give yourself days off whenever you need them…So with nothing special going on in the campground and a basket ball clinic as the activity of the day, I decided to take the day off and explore…
Read MoreNature Walk on Sears Island
Tuesday afternoon noted author and naturalist Tom Seymour led a nature walk on Sears Island at the special request of one our campers, Amber, a middle school student who someday would like to study the ecology of the Amazon Rain Forest. A group of about 20 set off from the causeway beach then into the…
Read MoreVisiting Belfast, Maine
Belfast’s Arts in the Park is an annual July celebration of arts and crafts in the downtown waterfront park. We visit on yet another perfect sunny day. There’s a nice relaxed atmosphere here as families are strolling about the many booths of the fine painters, sculptors, potters, photographers, jewelry and fiber artists that were displaying…
Read MoreThe Week of July 14th
Happy Bastille day friendly Francophones! I thought you might like a peek at what we just posted on the message board:July 13-20 at Searsport Shores Sunday Clamming Demonstration on Sears Island Meet on the causeway at 2PM Mon Spin Yarn (fun with wool, spindles and lots of colors) Family Activity, 7PM at the waterfall garden…
Read MoreBlue Skies, Red Lobsters, Strawberries & Goats
The weather this week has been phenomenal. Blue skies dominate nearly everyday. Yesterday’s ride up and lunch in Bar Harbor was exceptional. While Boston bakes, its been nice and breezy, no humidity to speak of and plenty of good company. I’ve continued taking photos and again only my favorites made it here to share with…
Read MoreOur July 4th Festivities
As usual, life is floating by quicker than it’s supposed to…and it’s not just me who says this, I hear it every day from guests who are forced to return to their “real” lives before they are ready to pack up and go. Here are just a few more photos of the July holidays. Every…
Read MoreKen’s Guest Posting … Impressions of July 4th
I’ve been thinking some about the 4th of July plus I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Searsport Shores camping crew. I hope you enjoy reading my guest posting. From Boston the bus ride is an easy trip. The coach is new and comfortable and they show movies on board. First up is a very…
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