Maine
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Best Places for Fall Foliage in the US
Leaf peeping season is THE time to venture outdoors and experience the beauty of American nature. While the changing of leaves is a global seasonal event, there are so many spectacular places that come alive even more during the autumn months right in the US. I adore fall, the sunny breezy days, chill evenings, and come along through an autumnal paradise, as I list some of what I consider to be the best places for fall foliage.   Eastern United States While I adore the western US, the East Coast in my opinion reigns supreme when planning a fall-themed vacation. The iconic region is the Northeast and in particular,…
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Mindfully Maine: Things to do in Freeport Maine Besides Outlet Shopping
“If you’re going to Freeport, you’ll be spending the whole day at LL Bean.” ~ pretty much everyone I was revealing my plan for the last part of a New England road trip, and when I decided to spend a few days just north of Portland, Freeport seemed a logical choice. What I didn’t realize is it also seems to be the unofficial city of outlet shopping. The LL Bean flagship store is located in town, it’s actually open 24hrs, but there are so many more things to do in Freeport Maine.  Things to do in Freeport Maine Visit Maine Botanical Garden The Maine Botanical Garden are the largest…
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National Park Homage
Happy 98th birthday to our National Park Service! Â In celebration today they waived the entrance fee to the 400 parks national wide so everyone could get involved and enjoy the scenery. Â In honor of the big bash I’ve compiled some of my favorite photos of my more recent National Park trips to Acadia in Maine. Â Check out the National Park Service website to get more information about the celebrations!
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My Maine Squeeze
Northern Maine is stunning. Â Throughout my drive along the coast I had the constant problem of wanting to stop at every small town and photograph the surroundings, every bit as incredibly beautiful as the last. Â I had just returned from a trip to Ireland and I thought seeing all of the green, lush, rolling Irish hills would make me less impressed with what our northern states have to offer and I’m happy to report, I was so wrong. Â The vast rows of pine trees sneak up into the skyline and the view is infinite. Â On a sunny day of driving you feel like you are the only car on the…
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Tour of the Capes: Road Tripping Part Deux
So I made it to Maine!  Late summer in New England is really everything you romanticize about. Cool breezes greeting you on a warm afternoon with beautiful ocean views, families and friends gathering together at the beach for a last summer vacation or rendez-vous, that last little bit of feeling of freedom before autumn rolls in.  And let’s not forget about the seafood, oh the seafood. Cape Porpoise As I continued up the coastline I had the opportunity to stop in Kennebunkport, the iconic presidential vacation spot.  This small beach community is out of a movie set.  Boutique shops and quaint restaurants line the main road, as you drive closer…
