Fishing in Bucksport and Orland

Did you know there are 2200 lakes in Maine?  I can’t even find the number of ponds…and then there are the rivers and streams…Bucksport and Orland are two towns about 15 minutes North East of Searsport Shores Campground.  A quick Google search found 11 ponds for you with public access for fishing and swimming…take a…

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Friends and Honeymoons

A call came in the other night…the voice on the line was hesitant and started the conversation with “you’re going to think I’m a nut, but…” Now who can’t smile at that? She had a special request: The happy couple (Lisa and Geoffrey) are honeymooning at your camping resort premium site by the ocean and  we would…

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Jessie’s vacation in photos

Jessie’s been coming here with her parents Shirley & Ray, every year since she was six…Personally I’m proudest about the fact that we have turner her into a budding fiber ‘holic…almost all of her money is spent on wool and her drop spinning…unless she’s craving pixie stix. We send her home yesterday with hugs and…

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Camera Dump

The days just keep spinning away and I’m not certain I realized it until I emptied my camera card last night and watched the memories download. Here’s a bit of our world from July 8th until July 17th…

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Ken Goes to the Penobscot Marine Museum

Ken came back this summer and found his way to the Searsport Museum…Here’s his letter to you… It almost seems like New England created the idea of the maritime museum.  The Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport is among the best with its diverse collection of exhibits, educational offerings and hands-on activities for both adults and…

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July 4th Weekend Festivities

Oh the fun we’ll have! Friday night we’ll celebrate the weekend here at the Shores with complimentary hot fudge sundaes and a DJ dance for all ages. If you’re a rowboat enthusiast, head down to the Hamilton Wharf in Searsport before 8 AM and sign up for the row boat races. Here at the campground …

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