The resort town of Kennebunkport, Maine is probably best known as the summer home of George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. However, it is also a Mecca for outdoors enthusiasts. Whether you choose to go for a run along the picturesque Ocean Avenue coastline, golf at the town's historic 18 hole golf-course, enjoy an in-town bike rental or tak… read more
Maine's coastal region is a well-traveled destination in New England. Aside from the natural beauty to be found at every turn in the highway, there are a wealth of activities to enjoy in the area, including wilderness exploration, water-sports and local arts and crafts. There are many travel options for visitors to the Maine coastal region who wish to sit ba… read more
Kennebunkport, a coastal community, is home to many beaches, including Goose Rocks Beach, Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach, Cleaves Cove Beach, Colony Beach, Mother's Beach and Fortune's Rocks Beach. Outdoor recreation opportunities in this area include biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, skiing and whitewater rafting. Kennebunkport offers a range of lodging opti… read more
Maine offers visitors and residents a wide array of outdoors activities to choose from. Hiking, camping, biking and water activities are all excellent ways to explore all that the state has to offer. Because Maine typically experiences cooler weather than less northern parts of the United States, August is the prime time for a Maine vacation; temperatures in… read more
Kennebunkport, Maine is a small coastal town of approximately 2,700 residents. The town is named after the river that runs through it. While Kennebunkport is often seen as a getaway destination for the upper classes, it is also a good place for a family vacation. read more
With the picturesque seaport town of Kennebunkport and the 3100-acre Scarborough Marsh, Maine's largest tidal Marsh among its attractions, the Maine coast south of Portland is a hiker's delight. Homer Winslow chose to live and paint in… read more
Everyone has favorite seasons, but in New England, fall is arguably the best of them all. The heat and humidity of summer give way to pleasant days followed by crisp evenings, allowing runners, hikers and bikers to adventure at will, w… read more
Old Orchard, Maine, is one of New England's premier family beach resorts. First founded in 1657 by Thomas Rogers, Old Orchard Beach has been a favorite destination for millions of travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. You'll enjoy your st… read more
Only 25 miles south of Portland, in Kennebunkport, Maine, sits Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Spanning more than 14,000 acres, this refuge covers 50 miles of distinctively rocky coastline. As stated by the U.S. Fish and Wildli… read more
Cruises are a popular way for a traveler to experience multiple destinations without the hassle and expense of flying from location to location. You simply check in to your cruise ship hotel, and every day you wake up in an new locati… read more
Maine offers more than mountainous winter wonderment to be treasured by couples looking to wed in the mountains or seaside. This scenic wide-open state that offers five seasons makes it the perfect romantic getaway for married couples… read more
Scarborough, Maine, is located just seven miles south of Portland and 110 miles north of Boston. Scarborough is the perfect ocean-side community with access to the big cities. Maine's largest shopping mall, the Maine Mall, is located i… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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