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Searsport Shores: Community Living & Maine’s Favorites
This is one of the best blog posts I’ve ever written…it’s packed full of great advice from wonderful people who know what they’re talking about!
Read MoreTides…are a big deal.
When was the last time that you walked on the ocean floor? Maine boasts 3500 miles of coastline and magnificent 12′ tides.
Read MoreTake a Hike
A relaxing day before voting led to a search for a nearby hike, which revealed a beautiful trail maintained by the Coastal Mountain Land Trust. The hike follows Mill Brook and offers a serene environment. The Village Cemetery, accessible from the trail, holds historic significance with gravestones telling stories of sea captains and their families from the 1800s.
Read MorePlanning ahead: Arts in the Park Belfast
The Belfast Harbor will explode with makers, artisans, local foods and great music on June 24 & 25, 2023. Want to turn it into a real adventure? Paddle a kayak from the campground (we have them for rent), leave it with the Harbor Mistress and spend a few hours wandering through the colorful stalls looking for…
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
The campground was full of families laughing, playing and having a great time this weekend. The weather the past couple of days has been picture perfect. Our guests have enjoyed kayaking, clamming, fishing, playing in the Bay, campfires and just plain relaxing. Hopefully, everyone has enjoyed their 4th as much as we have!
Read MoreSurrounded by water
Step out our door, slip in mud. Walk through the garden, sink into the mud. Skip rocks at the beach, drop into the mud. It’s April on the coast and we’re making dents with every step we take. So it seemed like a good day to tell you about three islands you should consider visiting…
Read Moresap’s Running (so are the turkeys)
In Maine, talking about the weather isn’t just small talk…it’s an art form we hone carefully to keep our spirits up and remind ourselves that we’re not in this alone! For weeks now the temperatures have been wildly vascillating between freezing and inviting. We’ve been rocked by winds that shake the strongest trees and blow…
Read MoreMy Mundane Life
My life has been Searsport, Maine based for 29 years…with occasional excursions to really wonderful destinations. This year, the furthest I’ve gone is Camden and Rockport to the South and Mount Desert Island to the East. And it still thrills me to walk the beach and the woods everyday. I’m paying attention to what I’m…
Read MoreThe Store at the Shores: Maine-Made Treasures
A few days ago, we shared a “Sneak Peek” of the newly updated “Store at the Shores”. As we filled the shop for this summer, Astrig wanted to focus on unique or hand-made local products. Here are a few of the new little treasures we can’t wait for you to see when you visit. I…
Read More“Spring is the Time of Plans and Projects”
Leo Tolstoy said it. Do you feel it too? When the clocks spring ahead, it’s time to start gathering up the winter projects that have filled all the corners of the house, workshop and studio and start accessing them with a critical eye…can I get this done in a few hours? is it worth the…
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