Campground Life
Catching up over the past few days
King Bee Have you met Bob the King Bee of the Honey wagon? How about Connie’s beautiful grand daughters? Do you recongnize these studs paddling from the campground to the Weathervane Seafood Restaurant in Belfast?
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This 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 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…
Read MoreHey!
Oh my gosh it was a great week…but I’m getting older and it seems to be taking longer to catch my breath. Instead of writing a good blog posting with photographs, I’m going to go sit in the sun and pretend to watch the office. But I didn’t want you to think I wasn’t around,…
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