Fishing in Bucksport and Orland

By astrig | February 19, 2010

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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Calendar of Events

By astrig | February 11, 2010

How do you know that you live in a hidden harbor of the “Vacationland State?” When you visit the state’s tourism site and beginning sifting through the calendar of events.  (This week my  task is to create a good list of events within a two hour radius of Searsport Shores).  If you just look at…

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Winter Hike on Ragged Mountain

By astrig | January 31, 2010

After a stretch of gray, sort of warm days, we’re back to the bright blue skies that characterize our January/February months…actually one of my most favorite times of the year.  It’s cold with no humidity in the air so that the snow crunches under your feet and if you don’t wear sunscreen, you’re certain to…

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