The lazy days of summer...
Maine is one of our favorite places to visit in the summer! The weather is beautiful, the food is fantastic and there are always fun activities to enjoy. We look forward to the trek to visit my uncle and escape the North Carolina heat and humidity.
Our time spent in Maine consists of simple pleasures like canoeing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, hiking, clamming, boating, stargazing, and always making great family memories. Every day is an adventure in Maine. Unlike many of our vacations, where we have a specific itinerary, our time in Maine is very laid back and unstructured. Our activities are dependent on the tides, the weather and our whim.
That’s not to say that we don’t have our favorite activities. We look forward to doing some of the same activities each year. Here are some of our favorites:
- Jumping off the bridge at a local swimming hole in Damariscotta Mills
- Watching the lobster trap races at the Maine Lobster festival in Rockland
- Relaxing on the water in a kayak, canoe or aboard one of the boats
- Hiking local mountains like Mt. Washington or Mt. Katahdin
- Eating Lobster rolls at Robinson’s Wharf
- Enjoying on blueberry ice cream at Down East Ice Cream in Boothbay Harbor
- Taking the power boat to Bath & shopping for basics at Reny’s
- Going clamming and making clam chowder
- Capturing the kids in another picture by Treats in Wiscasset
- Watching gorgeous sunsets from the dock on the Back River
We have made some wonderful family memories in Maine. We recommend visiting and creating your own memories that will last a lifetime! We have enjoyed exploring all over Maine from Acadia National Park to Moosehead Lake and across the Downeast area of the state. It’s a beautiful part of the country, especially during the summer. We look forward to returning again next summer. If you have the opportunity and are looking for some cooler summer temps we highly recommend you plan a visit to Maine!
