Regional Activities Guide of Maine

Sheepscot River Spring Run, 2012!

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:32:52 +0000

Well folks, I don’t want to make anyone green with envy here, but things just fell into place for my honey and I to get on the Sheepscot after the big rains of April 2012. What a blast!! The conditions should be PERFECT for more mellow canoeing/kayaking this weekend. Perhaps even a little fiddleheading? Enjoy the photos.

Here we go, folks! It's time to paddle the Sheepscot River!

Scotty's psyched!

Bethie's psyched!

Some water coming over the dam in Head Tide

Hydro power, for sure

We just love paddling this river!

The Sheepscot River, one of my most favorite paddles in the state of Maine!

Washington Pond Paddle

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:30:55 +0000

Wow, what a great day for a paddle! We headed to Washington Pond in Washington, Maine for a fantastic day on the water. The conditions were great, and we saw all sorts of wildlife: countless turtles (literally! it was weird…) feeding osprey, eagles, loons and an otter sighting to finish off the day. It’s a great paddle in a very pretty part of the state. Go do it!

A very cool beaver damWe saw countless turtles, so much fun!

Here we go!We found a beautiful marsh brimming with turtles, fish, and osprey.Washington Pond offers lots of islands and inlets for exploring

We saw countless turtles, so much fun!

Washington Pond offers lots of islands and inlets for exploring

We found a beautiful marsh brimming with turtles, fish, and osprey.

Dodge Point hike, Edgecomb

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:34:04 +0000

What a beautiful Sunday for a hike! We headed down to Dodge Point in Edgecomb today for a great hour and a half walk in the woods and along the shores of the Damariscotta River.

Dodge Point trail starts in the woods and cuts down onto the shores of the Damariscotta River

There are tons of treasures to be found on shore.

Bring the dog! Dodge Point trail is a huge hit with the canines!

Our favorite part of the trail is the shoreline section.

Another great hike for Scott and Beth!

Making Valentines at Sheepscot General

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:03:30 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day to you all! My daughter and I spent some time Saturday at Sheepscot General making Valentines. It was a really great way to celebrate, and spend some time with other creative folks! And I think we can all agree that handmade Valentines totally rock!

Valentine artist at work

Valentine fun for kids and adults alike!

A beautiful Valentine for someone special!

Tools of the trade

It's great to make art with other folks!

Maine pond hockey – a favorite Maine winter activity!

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:01:25 +0000

Well, our backyards may be void of snow, but the backyard skating is just PERFECT right now! Enjoy our photos of one the best Maine winter activities: Pond hockey.

Lacing 'em up

Skating takes lots of patience!

Skating lesson

What a great day for some pond hockey!

Pond hockey ROCKS!

Our family loves pond hockey!

Time for a skate break

We took a page out of the Bruins' playbook!

Hockey dog wants to go get warm paws!

Header Images

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:40:09 +0000

Hiking in Maine- Rattlesnake Mountain by Jennifer Lague

admin — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:10:35 +0000

View from the Top of Rattlesnake Mtn.

Every year, like an annual ritual, my family and I climb rattlesnake mountain off of
Route 85 in Raymond, Maine. Highway 85 is off of Route 302 on the right beyond
Windham and before Naples. It’s a climb that pretty much anyone of any age in the
family can achieve. The trailhead has no signs but all I can say is maybe it
doesn’t need one. If you go about 3-5 miles on 85 and pass a beautiful view of
Crescent Lake on your right you will go up a hill and soon come to see an opening on
the left with a beautiful field and a fence. There’s a grassy area where cars can
be parked. It starts with a walk through an enchanting pine forest until the trail
breaks into two. One way is the high road and the other is the low road. (“…and
I’ll be in Scotland before ye.”) They both go to the same place so no worries.
Pretty soon you will see a path to your right going straight up. It will go
straight up for about 20 minutes if you keep a steady
pace. There are lots of logs and rocks to sit on if you need to take a breather.
It won’t be long before you come to your first view of the mountains. But, don’t
take your pictures yet because you ain’t seen the real view. Continue on the trail
and I promise you it will level out soon and once again it will become less of a
chore and more of a lovely walk in the woods. When you come upon the most fabulous
view of the lakes region ever you will know you’ve hit your destination. Did you
bring some fresh fruit and a sandwich? Well, push the bug spray out of the way in
your backpack and find them because you are going to sit here for a little while
and take in the view. Now, that you’ve enjoyed the spectacular beauty of Crescent
lake, Panther Pond and Sebago Lake as well as mountains as far as the eye can see I
want you to get out your camera and get a picture of your loved ones in front of
this lovely panoramic backdrop. Can you say
Christmas cards?! Bingo! On your way down, remember that if you hike heel to toe
it saves your feet some hassle. You will always remember your lovely day hiking a
mountain in Raymond, Maine. Now, go jump in a lake!

Sheepscot General Store – the latest gem in the ‘buy local Maine’ movement

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:30:01 +0000

Sheepscot General in Whitefield, Maine

Here in Whitefield, we’re very fortunate to welcome Sheepscot General to the neighborhood. If you’re in or around Lincoln County, it’s worth the trip to the charming Townhouse Road store for fresh veggies, organic meat, milk, bulk wheat, homemade doughnuts, cold beer – and well – the list goes on and on.

“We see ourselves as both a collaboration of people interested in promoting the uniqueness of Whitefield, the Sheepscot region,and the State of Maine wrapped into a country-style store carrying everything we imagine a general store ought to carry.”

The store doesn’t only offer a wide variety of edibles; there’s also a long list of events, classes, and community services. There are monthly art exhibits, a book/video swap, seed library, movie nights, live music, and coming soon – a cafe. And last – but certainly not least – Sheepscot General is now offering fresh lobster (pre-order by Wednesday for Friday delivery) and will be offering fresh Maine shrimp in season as well. It’s best to call ahead to check availability. Enjoy your trip to Sheepscot General!

What else do you need?

Fresh and local fruits and veggies...YUM!

This month's featured artist: Julian Sacks of Whitefield

Sheepscot General's book/video library is cozy and inviting

Camping on Omaha Beach: An incredible Maine adventure!

admin — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 19:17:20 +0000

Camping in the Katahdin/Penobscot region of Maine is one of our favorite family adventures. The hiking, swimming, exploring, fishing, and paddling opportunities are limitless – not to mention being surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery around.

Maddie and Molly enjoy a late-afternoon swim

We have many favorite spots to see when we’re up on the river, the Cribworks rapid on the West Brand of the Penobscot being one of them.

The cribworks rapid on the West Branch of the Penobscot is one of the most technical - and beautiful - rapids in Maine.

The West Branch of the Penobscot is one of the best rafting and salmon fishing rivers in Maine.

Our buddy Bryan sets up for his run down the cribworks rapid.

Another great spot to visit for some great swimming is Abol Beach. The current is a blast to play around in, and it’s yet another opportunity to raft-watch.

Our campsite offered amazing swimming and amazing views.

We had an outstanding weekend in one of our favorite spots in Maine, we are lucky to have places like the North Maine woods to play in!

Omaha Beach sunset, always breathtaking

Kayaking, paddle boarding, Surfing, and skimming at Higgins Beach by J. Herrick

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:34:04 +0000

Skimmboarding at Higgins Beach one of Maine's best activities!

Wipe out!

Spending a summer day at Higgins beach is heavenly. Don’t miss the experience and great pleasure of a day at one of Maine’s best and most beautiful beaches. Our crew from Activity Maine checked out the skim, surfing, kayaking, and paddle barding on this beautiful Maine summer day. We had a blast at Higgins Beach, & recommend it to anyone who enjoys what beauty Maine has to offer. We also recommend Higgins to anyone who likes the adventure and thrill of some great Maine surf.