Sea Kayak Muscongus

To Sea, or Not to Sea

Exploring Muscongus Bay by sea kayak (and canoe). It was Friday afternoon. We were texting friends to solidify plans for our day paddle on Saturday. “Should we make it an overnight trip?” I pressed send before even thinking through the realities of making that possible. There are a lot…

Stunning Off-The-Beaten Path Maine Hikes You’ve Never Hit

A long weekend adventure with a starting point in Portland, Maine has a lot of options, but for Memorial Day weekend, my partner, Jack and I decided to plot our way up through Maine’s MidCoast & Islands. Driving no more than an hour at a time, our trip felt effortless, letting us focus on the adventures ahead rather than the getting there. Friday morning we grabbed our coffees and hit the road.

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10 Reasons Maine’s MidCoast and Islands Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List This Year

With a maritime history dating back hundreds of years, postcard-ready villages tucked away along the coastline, and endless back roads to get off the beaten path, MidCoast Maine is a haven for independent explorers. From Brunswick in the south to Searsport in the north, this region of the Pine Tree State is worth a stop on your next weekend adventure.