Maine, The Way Summer Should Be. For a memorable weekend or even an entire summer of old fashioned fun, there is no better place to be than Maine in the summer. A leisurely walk along the rugged, picturesque coastline can lead out to a point where you might discover a lighthouse, a hidden cove or a spectacular view. Let me show you how I spend my summers and perhaps you will want to plan a trip to see Maine for yourself.
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To see Maine from the air, you can be adventurous and take a ride in an open air biplane, I can attest that it is a real thrill. Perhaps you would prefer a seaplane, taking off and landing in one of the many lakes in Maine. Which ever is your choice, the view is terrific.
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If boating appeals to you, then Maine is where you want to be. You can ply the offshore waters in a four masted schooner, sailboat, trawler or powerboat and visit one of the thousands of islands that are accessible only by water. If you are lucky, you may be able to tell your friends about spotting a seal, eagle or whale on your adventure.
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If you visit the inland sections of Maine, there are hundreds of lakes both large and small. On our lake in the summer resort town of Naples, water sport activities are limited only to your imagination. You can rent a canoe, kayak, jet ski, or boat. Waterskiing or tubing behind a boat is very popular. You can take a cruise on the paddle-wheeler, Songo River Queen or admire one of the classic wooden boats from the dock in town.
Just away from the water is entertainment of a different sort…festivals, fairs and parades for the child in all of us.You will find quaint main streets to stroll, roadside stands and farms to visit. There are game arcades, zip lines and miniature golf for the young members of the family to enjoy. At a campground, you might find a ballgame or a game of horseshoes, or you can just find a shady spot to relax in the shade and read a book.
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If your idea of a vacation in Maine wouldn’t be complete without a lobster, you don’t have to search far. You can go to a lobster shack on the water, attend a lobster bake on the beach, or go to a restaurant in town. If you have friends that have a cabin or cottage on the lake, perhaps they will serve you a lobster roll and a piece of blueberry pie for lunch.
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Sunset From Our Dock
Whether you spend time in one of the pretty harbor towns along the rugged, picturesque coast or stay at a campground, cabin or cottage on one of the inland lakes, I know that you and your family will enjoy Maine, it is the way summer should be…truly memorable.
It looks wonderful, Karen. Great photos. Enjoy your summer there!
Hi Kay, We love our summers in Maine. I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos…thank you!
Now this a post a Chamber of Commerce could love. We were in your beautiful state on Saturday along with all of Massachusetts and half of Connecticut and Rhode Island. But there’s always room for more. :-)
Hi Judy, I hope you had a good time…it was a nice day on Saturday. Your comment made me laugh. Getting to Maine is an easy drive which makes it a popular destination for New Englanders. We always comment about the New England license plates we see…most from Massachusetts. :)
Love Bar Harbor!
Hi John, Bar Harbor is wonderful…so much to see and do there.
Oooh, those tiny little Maine blueberries! Great post, the Maine tourism people should give you a special treat for that.
Hi Kathy, I’m happy that you liked the post…we really do enjoy our summers in Maine. We have loads of wild blueberry bushes but the birds and critters get most of the berries. :)
Always so beautiful there! When I think of Maine, I always think of blueberries and I wish we could have a longer season here. Lovely pictures covering myriad adventures you can have in Maine – the Maine Office of Tourism should hire you! :)
Hi Kelli, Maine truly is a beautiful state and we have a great time during each summer that we spend here. We have wild blueberries plants on our property but the berries are still green. The birds and critters usually get to them the day before I plan to pick…sneaky little things. I usually get one tart from picking and then buy the rest.
Love that view from the plane–what a unique perspective.
And you know–I thoroughly enjoy ALL your pics You have a knack for capturing the beauty of a place. Still waiting for those adoption papers in the mail-LOL!!
Have a great week, Karen.
Thank you for your kind words, Sue. I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. Riding in the biplane was a terrific experience that I will never forget. You are on the top of the adoption list. :)
“perhaps you will want to plan a trip to see Maine for yourself” – definitely. You know how much I love Maine, despite never having been there in person (yet)! Unfortunately life got in the way last year (I looked after my mother when she was very ill) and this summer I am busy working before going back to resume my undergraduate studies in the autumn. So, my Maine plans are on hold for the time-being.
Lovely photos. :)
Hi Grace, I’m happy that you enjoyed the post and photos. I know that one day you will get a chance to cross the pond and see Maine for yourself. In the meantime, you can enjoy my photos over the summer. Thank you for your nice compliment.
Thank you for the delightful journey . . . now I would not mind picking up one of those moreish lobster rolls [and perchance even just a small piece of blueberry pie], taking off my shoes and coming sitting with legs dangling over the edge of your dock: you would guarantee one of those sunsets, wouldn’t you? [says a gal about 10 pm on a winter’s night in the middle of a cyclonic rainstorm Down Under . . . you should hear the downpour, hmph!!]. But seriously, your summer haven is in a beautiful place . . .
Hi Eha, I’m happy that you enjoyed the post. We usually have beautiful sunsets that I try and capture from our dock although I find my photos really don’t do them justice. Each summer, my husband and I always comment on how lucky we were to find our little spot…not very big but lovely none the less.
l love the sunset photo! I would also love that maine is a lot cooler and has lower humidity than we have been having :) Sounds like a great place to have summer!
Thank you Ann, I’m glad that you liked the sunset photo. The camera (or at least when I use it) never quite captures the true beauty of what you see in person. You are right about the weather, most of the summer the weather is lovely. No comparison to when we lived in south Florida. :)
Lovely! We’ll be heading that way in two weeks.
Best,
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie, Happy to hear that you are headed to Maine…I hope you will have great weather for your trip.
Awww… filled with memories in this post. :)
Hi Maureen, I’m happy that the post has brought back nice memories. :)
Absolutely magical Karen, thank you so much for putting such a remarkable post together to share with us. Maine looks like just the place where I could happily spend the rest of my days. How very special that you have a holiday home there. Fabulous! :-) Mandy xo
Thank you so much Mandy, for your lovely compliment…I appreciate your kind words. We are very lucky to have our little cottage on the lake in Maine. I love sharing all the lovely places that we visit in Maine each summer with my readers.
Your photos are beautiful and capture the beauty of Maine wonderfully. My favorite summertime memories of Maine are blueberry ice tea and cold Atlantic water swimming.
Hi Sarah, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos and that they brought back happy memories of summer in Maine. I’ve never been brave enough to venture into the cold Atlantic water but many people do. :)
Oh Karen, there is a new slang term in the UK “Well-Jell” meaning I’m extremely jealous. Think this sums it up a treat.
Hi David, I hadn’t heard the term “Well-Jell” before. I learn something new most every day from my blogging friends. Hopefully, someday you will get the chance to spend some time in Maine…it is lovely.
Absolutely gorgeous and a great reminder as I plan to visit more spots I have missed in retirement…Maine is one if these. I know my sister and brother-in-law would love it too.
Hi Donna, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post. Maine really is a wonderful place to visit during the summer. It will be a perfect place for you to see once you have retired, I know you will enjoy the time spent here.
I’m going to a wedding in Maine next year – they have yet to set the date so I’m hoping it’s in the summer! These photos look gorgeous and make we want to relax in a hammock with a fresh lemonade and a lobster roll :)
Hi Jen, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. I know that you will enjoy attending your friends wedding in Maine…hopefully, it will be summer. It is a wonderful time of the year to visit.
I LOVE MAINE.. hope we go back soon..
Your pictorial is wonderful as well as YOUR spot.
So summer to me..
Thank you Monique, for your nice compliment. I think that anyone who gets a chance to visit Maine always wants to return. Our little spot is lovely…a wonderful place to enjoy the simple pleasures of life with friends and family. :)
So very, very, very jealous! I LOVE Maine. A couple of years ago we rented a house there and spent the Summer………….for the joy. I love the people, the weather and most especially the food. I ate 3 lobsters a day while we were there. Thank you so much for the wonderful photos.
Hi Tin Man, Lobsters are a “must have” on any visit to Maine but you may have set the record with 3 a day. I guess we are jealous of each other. I’m jealous of all your weeks recently spent in Europe…wish I could get my husband to stay that long. :)
Have you looked into the small boat river cruises? Perhaps you could do one of those and stay extra and either end or continue by train to another destination. We MUST find a way to make him go and STAY a while!!
I have gotten my husband to go from two weeks to staying three weeks, driving from destination to destination. Towards the end of our trip he starts saying he misses his friends, his own bed, etc. Maybe I’ll try adding a few days to each trip we take. Me…I can live out of a suitcase for no telling how long. :)
Beautiful photos Karen! I have some neighbors who are from Maine and venture back every summer for an extended stay. Now I understand why. Pass the blueberry pie please!
Hi Karen, I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos…thank you. Summer in Maine is wonderful, it keeps drawing you back year after year. Blueberry pie and I’ll even make you a lobster roll. :)
I love the image of the little pontoon just off your property. How gorgeous is that. But in fact all your images are stunning. What a beautiful place to spend the summer. What sort of temperature is the water? Is it okay to swim in or is it too cold? xx
Hi Charlie, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. The swim platform is so typical on Maine lakes. Lake temperatures vary depending on where you are on our lake. Our neighbors are swimming in the lake now but it is still pretty cool. It warms up a little each day of the summer. We have a little bit of a beach and the water gets to about 80F. Most people think that it is very refreshing on a summer day.
Beautiful, beautiful photos! I’m going to Portland/Freeport area this summer. Vermont (where my family’s from) is another great state in the summer, but breathtaking in the fall.
Thank you Rachel, for your nice compliment. I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. I know that you will enjoy your trip to Portland…great restaurants. Be sure to try Duck Fat for lunch, it is one of our favorites.
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll add it to the list.
You are welcome. Go early…it is tiny and very popular.
You know how much we love Maine! Your photos bring it all back. We won’t make it out there this year, but hopefully again soon. It’s one of those places that got into our blood. :) Enjoy your time out there this summer. I’m looking forward to hearing about your travels and adventures.
Hi Kristy, I’m happy that you enjoyed the post and that it brought back nice memories of your family vacation in Maine. I do know how much fun you all had. Maine is one of those places that tugs at your heart strings. :) More adventures to come…thanks for following along.
We thoroughly enjoyed Maine last summer when we visited our youngest son. Beautiful weather and scenery, not to mention fabulous food in Portland. You really can’t ask for more.
Hi Richard, I’m glad that you agree about Maine. Portland does have a lot of wonderful restaurants. We head down that way for lunch and a walk around town. That is also where I try to find all the hard to find ingredients for my cooking during the summer.
Being a part-time Maine resident I believe you have captured the state beautifully. Nothing says Maine more than lobster & blueberry pie. Now, if they could only get rid of the insane governor! LOL!
Thank you Mary, for your nice compliment. I’m glad you think I captured summer in Maine correctly. Yes, lobster and blueberry pie tends to be on everyone’s “to do” list when visiting Maine.
wow I need to visit Maine thanks for your wise words on my last blog post i needed them hugs Rebecca
Hi Rebecca, I do hope you have the opportunity to visit Maine someday. I appreciate your lovely comment about your last post…I understand your feelings completely.
I love, love your vibrant & very colourful pictures! I want to go on Holiday everywhere you have been! I love learning about new cultures, places, the history behind it, etc: I love exploring too. X
Thank you so much Sophie, for your lovely compliment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos and post about how we like to spend our summers in Maine. I’ll take you on a few more adventures around Maine before the summer is over.
it is a deal! X
I am sold! We’ll be there shortly visiting family in Camden. Now I really can’t wait.
Hi Lynda, Camden, Maine is a terrific place to visit. I know you will enjoy spending time with your family there. Several of these photos were from that area. I’m happy that you enjoyed the post.
So pretty! I love the pictures, particularly the “Mayor’s Office” ;-) What a great spot to spend the summer! And I love lobster rolls! Fun read – thanks.
Hi John, I’m happy that you enjoyed the post. You can’t have too many lobster rolls during a stay in Maine. Last year the price for lobsters was less than ground beef…everyone stuffed themselves on lobster. Don’t you just love the “Mayor’s Office”. We see it each summer during the Classic Wooden Boat Show that is held at our town dock.
I hope that I can visit you gorgeous state one day because all the sights look amazing. Bison … so cool. Do they sell the meat at the farm? I am SO making a lobster roll with the next live lobster I cook. :)
Hi Boleyn, I do hope you get a chance to visit Maine one day, I know you would love the state wherever you went. Yes, the bison farm sells the meat…we have bought steaks and ground meat from them.
Hi Karen – your photos really capture the beauty of Maine – a great job! I was up in Wells, ME last weekend but “didn’t get me any lobster”. I’m at the Cape right now, so I plan on rectifying my recent “lack of lobster” at a place here in Mashpee which is famous for it’s Lobster (Lob-sta..) Rolls.
Thank you Cecile, I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the photos of Maine…it really is a beautiful state. I keep hearing about Joshua’s restaurant in Wells…it is supposed to be very good. Having a lobster roll on the Cape is a nice way to spend the day. :) Have fun and enjoy!
It’s beautiful there. Great photos!
Hi Pam, I’m glad you enjoyed the photos…Maine is beautiful. Thank you for your nice compliment.
What a beautiful post. I’ve never been to Maine, but with these pictures I want to drive on up right now!
Hi Pamela, Thank you for your lovely compliment. You will have to think about visiting sometime. It takes 5 hours to drive from Brooklyn to Portland. We see quite a few NY license plates when we are on the Maine Turnpike. :)
Oh Karen, what a way to begin my day! I was sighing looking at all your photos. My husband and I honeymooned on Monhegan Island, and when growing up I spent lots of time along the coast and at Sebago Lake. Maine really is the way summer should be! Enjoy your time!
Hi Hannah, I’m so happy to know that I have brought back memories of your time spent in Maine. Long Lake where we are is connected to Sebago Lake by the Songo River. I’m glad that you agree with me about summers in Maine…they are special. Thank you for your lovely compliment.
Ahh….soooooo gorgeous!!! Gr8 pics!! Love Maine in the Summer!! Sure hope we make it up there this Summer!!
Hi Dahlia, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos of Maine in the summer…thank you for your nice compliment. I hope you get a chance to visit this summer.
So beautiful, so summery!
Hi Angie, You are right…Maine in the summertime is perfect.
Looks absolutely idyllic! Beautiful images. Wish I could take a trip there this next week.
Hi Darryl, Maine really is idyllic…old fashioned fun with family and friends in pretty surroundings. Hope you get a chance to visit.
Karen, Maine looks so very beautiful! I am awe struck by the bison, what a sight to see! I imagine the air to be very crisp and fresh too! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Lizzy, Maine is beautiful and most all summer the weather is wonderful…especially if you are near the water. Would you believe that I just took the feather comforter off our bed and changed to a cotton blanket. I always remind anyone coming to Maine to bring a sweatshirt or sweater…they are often needed in the evenings.
I have forwarded your post to some very dear Aussie friends who are now living in DC. Thought they might to venture over your way. xo
Thank you Lizzy, I think your friends would enjoy visiting Maine. If I can give them suggestions for a visit, I’d be more than happy to help.
I loved my one-and-only (YET, that is) trip to Maine. Can’t wait to return.
Hi Rosemary, I believe once you have been to Maine, you always want to return. Hopefully, you will get the chance.
Beautiful, beautiful photos Karen! I’ve never been to Maine before, but hope to make it one day!
Thank you Sibella, for your compliment. I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos of Maine. I hope that you get a chance to visit sometime in the future. We love our summers spent here, it is a great place to visit.
Ah now that is what summer looks like ;-) here it is grey, cold and wet! Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you :-)
Hi Afra, I happy that you enjoyed the photos…hopefully you will end up having a lovely summer. We had a very rainy and grey spring but I’m hoping now that it is officially summer that we all have warm sunny weather. :)
Looks fantastic! I’ve never been to Maine, but have some friends up there and have always wanted to go. Thank you so much for the tour in pictures!
Hi Daisy, Maine is a wonderful place…you should try to visit your friends who live here. I believe you would have a terrific time. I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos…thank you!
Geez Karen…now everybody’s going to want to go there. Oh well, I guess there’s always room for a few more since it is a big state. I love Maine & there’s nothing like sitting outside with a fresh ‘lobsta’ soaked in butter.
Hi Diane, You really made me laugh. Summer in Maine will be a little secret between you, me and my readers. :) I always write about the things I love…places to visit, hotels to stay at and restaurants that are great. I’ve often wondered if someday I’ll be told “we are so sorry, we are totally full” because I wrote about it. As you say, it is a big state so hopefully there will be a place for everyone who wants to visit. I totally agree with you about having a fresh lobster while sitting outside with a view of the water somewhere in Maine…it doesn’t get much better.
Thanks for such a wonderful tour Karen. As you know, Maine really tugs at our hearts. We have been there many many times camping, doing the B&B scene, several week long cottage stays, and generally roamed all over the state. We even honeymooned in Maine. I miss it so and this has helped a great deal!
Thank you David, for your very nice compliment. I’m happy that my post brought back such lovely memories of your times spent in Maine. I totally agree with you that once you have spent time in Maine, it tugs at your heart strings to return. It is hard to explain but it is the way life used to be. :)
I was convinced by John Irving and the Cider House Rules. I love that seaplane ;-)
Hi Mad Dog, I love watching the seaplane…it takes off and lands in the center of the lake just off our dock. I agree with you about Cider House Rules…John Irving has written so wonderful books.
Delicious lobster! Lovely shops…. Perfect place for the summer! Thanks for the tour, Karen!
Hi Amy, I’m happy that you enjoyed the tour…thank you! Last year lobster was $3.99 a pound in Maine. We made lobster rolls, lobster salad, lobster fra diavolo, etc. Lobster and blueberries are so much a part of our summer. :)
Spent a week on the Maine coast one summer few years back. One week was not enough. Oh yes, I indulged in lobster. I could polish off 2 lobster rolls right this moment. Thanks for a trip down memory lane. Don’t be too surprised if you hear a knock on you door.
How are your tomato plants coming along?
Hi Norma, It seems that this post is taking a lot of my friends down memory lane…that makes me happy. Oh yes, lobster rolls are hard to resist. The tomato plants are all in the garden now and seem to be doing well. I’ll do a garden update soon…everything seems to be a little behind schedule this year because of all the rainy gray spring days.
Compare to last year, I am waaaay behind. But then last year was unusually warm and this year so far the weather has been wild and unsettled, perhaps it will calm down and behave normal.
I know you are right…our gardens were spoiled last year with the early warm spring. I hope the weather returns to a somewhat normal pattern…we are supposed to have thunderstorms every afternoon this week. It will definitely be an interesting gardening season.
“Maine, The Way Summer Should Be” – don’t believe I can add to that
Hi Larry, I’m glad you agree with me…thanks.
Karen the last image of sunset from your dock is stunning. And all the other images are gorgeous too, Maine looks and sounds like a fantastic place to visit. One day!
Thank you B, for your nice compliment…I’m glad that you liked the photos. I think if I used a tripod that I would be able to get some better shots of sunset…somedays they are so beautiful. Maine is a wonderful place to visit…so much to see and do.
Wow.. thats gorgeous.. What a change of pace from Miami… Would love to visit sometime..
Thank you Cristy, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and photos. I know what you mean, I lived in Coral Gables, Florida before moving to New England. Maine is totally different from Florida even though both have the ocean and lakes.
Your timing in uncanny. Just yesterday I was staring at a photo collage I have on the wall from our trip to New England/Maine in 2008. And my thought? “That was just a perfect trip”. Love Maine!
Hi Heather, I think we always look back on our vacations fondly. I do have to agree with you that New England is wonderful. We originally came here for a year while my husband was working on a project outside of Boston. I told him I couldn’t leave knowing that I would never return on a regular basis and as they say “the rest is history”. :)
I love this post! I have always wanted to visit Maine. Our South Texas Gulf Coast summers are brutally hot! My husband and I celebrate 50 years of marriage this year. Maybe we should take a trip to Maine and try the lobster!
Hi Mary Ann, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I grew up on a ranch outside of Houston and I do know what you are talking about the brutal summer heat. You would love visiting New England. I think you would enjoy the beauty of Maine and the relief from the heat and humidity of summer in Texas. By the way, congratulations on your 50 years of marriage…that is wonderful. :)
What a boating paradise my friend :)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hi Uru, You are right…Maine is a boater’s paradise. My husband and I will take everyone out to see our lake from the water during the summer. I hope you will come along for the ride. We will be going by boat but I’m thinking you might prefer the jet ski. :)
Absolutely breathtaking photos, Karen. You captured New England summers so well… aren’t they so ideal? I lived in Massachusetts for years and summer was always my favorite. Here in Texas, not so much! ;) I would love to be in a breezy, seaside Northeast town this summer instead of sweating it out all day. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Georgia, for your visit and compliment…I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. Having been born in Texas and living there for years, I totally understand summer in Texas and why you wish you could spend summer in a seaside town in New England. :)
Love Maine especially Mt Desert Island! We usually go around Columbus Day. So beautiful up there!
Hi Elizabeth, Columbus Day is a wonderful time to visit Acadia National Park. Mt. Desert Island is less crowded and the weather is usually wonderful. Love the views from the top looking out at the islands. :)
Gorgeous photos of a gorgeous state! I absolutely adore Maine. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Candace, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and photos. Isn’t it nice living in New England…we have such lovely places to visit.
Lovely, lovely, lovely. It is Americana personified. Beautiful part of America,….thanks for sharing.
Thank you Teresa, for your lovely compliment. I do think you are right about Maine. Summer is like living in a Norman Rockwell painting…very much Americana. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post.
So beautiful! It’s been too long since I’ve been to Maine. I have visited Acadia and Bar Harbor often over the years. That blueberry tart, the lemonade, the lobster roll and the lobster floats bring tears to my eyes!
Hi T.W., I’m happy to know that you are a lover of Maine as well. Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor are wonderful, especially when the weather is clear. Everywhere you go, there are wonderful views. I make a blueberry tart each year from the wild blueberries I pick from the bushes on our property. Only one…the critters and birds eat all the rest. I appreciate your compliment…thank you!
Love Maine! I used to visit frequently for work, and miss those days. Thanks for the reminder.
Hi Michelle, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and that it reminded you of your time spent in Maine. My husband and I love Maine as well…it is the perfect place to spend summer.
I knew when I saw the title of your post that I shouldn’t even open the link because I’d be so jealous. It’s so gorgeous up there! Man, I wish that was in my backyard. My husband and I keep saying our next trip will be to Maine. I might be asking you for some recommendations!
Hi Amy, I appreciate your nice compliment. Maine is only a five hour drive away from where you live. You and Nate would absolutely love a trip to Maine…especially with your love of the outdoors. If you decide to plan a trip to Maine, I’d be more than happy to give you recommendations. :)
I’ve never been to Maine, but I know I would love it. I really enjoyed the photos, Karen. I wouldn’t need to do much more than spend some time on the lake to consider it a wonderful vacation! I am sure you’re already enjoying your summer months and I’ll look forward to a loon every now and then if you can share one with me! :-)
Hi Debra, We are enjoying the beginning of our stay at the cottage. As much as you love relaxing by the water, Maine is a great destination for you to visit. So very different from the west coast. The lake is very relaxing…sitting on the porch with a book watching the boats go by and yes, hearing the loons. I have a wonderful surprise coming up for you about the loons that I think you will really enjoy. :)
Hi Karen! I always love visiting your blog! I haven’t been able to visit blogs for a while. But what a treat to get back on the computer and travel to Maine with you! So incredibly lovely. Thanks for taking me along :-) Dana
Hi Dana, I know your hard work in the garden keeps you very busy. I’m always happy when you have a moment to stop by…thank you. I’m glad that you enjoyed the little trip across the pond to visit Maine for a few minutes. :)
Gorgeous photos Karen! Would love to dig up more infos on Maine.
Thank you Danny, for your nice comment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post about Maine…there will be more over the summer.
That looks such a wonderful place. I have to put Maine on my “to do” list, that’s for sure.
Hi Roger, I think you would enjoy visiting New England in general and Maine is wonderful. I feel the same way about New Hampshire. The only thing you will have to overlook is the experience of flying across the pond.
What a beautiful post Karen! Maine is gorgeous, I hope that some day I will be able to visit it ;)
Thank you Giovanna, for your lovely compliment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post. You are right, Maine is a beautiful state. I do hope you have the opportunity to visit the state someday.
Amazing – so many beautiful photos. Hope it’s a wonderful summer for you!
Thank you Tanya, for your lovely compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. Summer is always fun on the lake…hope you have a nice summer as well back on the mountain.
Hi Karen – you have me sold:-). Your pictures as usual are dreamy and make me want to take a trip up North right now! My husband used to go to summer camp in Maine every year and I think those are some of his favorite childhood memories. Your view from your dock is beautiful and I want a slice of that pie!
Hi Becky, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos…thank you for your nice compliment. There is a wonderful and well known boys summer camp across the lake from us. It is owned by Jeffrey Konigsberg and his wife Joan Lunden that we all know from Good Morning America. Maine’s camps are considered some of the best because of the wildness experiences that they offer. I can see why your husband has such wonderful memories of his camping experiences. I wish I could offer you a piece of that pie while sitting on our dock. :)
The ice cream looks fab! I love the pic from your dock – what a stunning view. Enjoy your summer in Maine :)
Hi Tandy, I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. The ice cream is from a little shop in town that sells all natural ice cream…my favorite flavor is ginger. Thank you for your wish about summer. :)
It really looks like a gorgeous place to be. Lovely photos.
Thank you Ladyfi, for your nice compliment. We think our little spot on the lake is wonderful. Maine is a wonderful place for some summertime fun.
Great photos Karen! Maine looks as beautiful as Colorado ;)
Nazneen
Hi Nazneen, I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. I haven’t been to Colorado but my husband says it is beautiful.
Summer in Maine is idyllic and your pictures are gorgeous. I’m planning on being there during July – I can’t wait!
Hi Meg,I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. It is nice to know that you are going to be visiting Maine soon…I hope you have a great time.
Beautiful photos Karen…thanks for the tour, I love it!
Thank you Juliana, I’m glad that you enjoyed the little tour of Maine through the photos.
I can not agree more. Maine is a place made for summer fun and relaxation. My friend is at her Maine house now and I “envy” her summer spent there. I can say that about you too! Your photos are fantastic and really show the Maine experience. Oh I wish to be lounging beach side! Off to San Francisco on Thursday, so I guess all is not so uneventful!
I know you will have a great time. Travel safe.
Oh how I loved this post, Karen! I think I’ve told you about my fascination with Maine – it’s one of the few places in the US that I’d truly love to visit. Thank you for taking us on such a wonderful tour!
Hi Celia, We have a wonderful time spending our summers in Maine and I enjoy sharing our adventures with my readers. I’m happy to know that you enjoy my posts about Maine…thank you are always, for your nice compliment.
I can totally imagine a summer in Maine…..Wouldn’t that be an awesome experience!
Happy summer.
Hi Velva, Thank you for your nice comment and wish. Summer in Maine is a lot of fun. I’m be sharing more about Maine over the summer…perhaps you will get a chance to visit sometime.
WOW! Thanks for the tour! My brother-in-law has been trying to get us to go to Maine for the summer for quite a while. He’d move up there if it weren’t for your winters. The pictures are lovely, but the best one is the last one. Ready for some house guests? :)
Hi MJ, I’m glad you enjoyed the little tour. I know you would enjoy a visit to Maine in the summer. Yes, winter is another story although not that different from New Hampshire. Our cottage isn’t insulted so it is strictly seasonal.
I’ve been to Maine numerous times and I have always loved it! The older I get though, the harder it is to have a swim in that ocean! Beautiful photographs Karen!
Hi Lidia, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. You are braver than I am…I’ve never been in the ocean water in Maine. I don’t go into the lake until a little later in the summer. :)
Karen, it’s all so stunning! Looks straight out of a travel brochure.
Thank you Brydie, for your lovely compliment…I’m glad that you enjoyed the post.
That is such a beautiful and peaceful place! Perfect for relaxing.
Cheers,
Rosa
Hi Rosa, The lake really is a peaceful place to relax, especially during the middle of the week.
Karen, you make me want to hop on a plane right now and enjoy a holiday in Maine. I love your slide shows and whether your views are from the land, sea or air, you have some amazing shots. You should see if the Maine tourism board is interested in this post as it really is quite nice. I also love the lazy day slides with the pie and the hammock and the sunset. Thanks for taking me on your journey.
Thank you Bam, for your kind words…I’m happy you enjoyed the post. We have an awful lot of those lazy kind of days during the summer. :)
I was just in Ogunquit for the weekend and never wanted to leave! Your photos are beautiful :)
Hi Sue, I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. Ogunquit is a wonderful little town…I’m glad you had a nice visit. One of our favorite places there for a nice lunch is MC Perkins Cove. Wonderful spot with good food.
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This post from Back Road Journal says it all – Maine, The Way Summer Should Be
Hi Eliza, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post…thank you.
Between your fruit tree posts and this one, sometimes I think I want to go live in Maine…then I remember the winter, jaja!
Hi Paula, I’m glad that you enjoy your visits here. Living in New England is wonderful but we do have those snowy winters. Although…if it wasn’t for the winters, I think it would be very crowded here. :)
Beautiful photos Karen! they reminded me of my days there! Have a great summer!
Thank you Katerina, for your nice compliment. I’m glad that my post brought back nice memories of your time spent here. I hope you have a wonderful summer as well.
What a wonderful tour Karen.
Maine is indeed a wonderful place with so much to see and enjoy
Thank you Sawsan, for your nice compliment. I’m glad to know that you enjoyed the tour.
I love everything. From the atmosphere, to the food, to the fun. Love it. I definitely need to go on a vacay right now :)
Hi Kay, I’m glad that you enjoyed this post about summer in Maine. I do think you would enjoy visiting…there is so much to do. I hope you get a chance to have a vacation soon. :)
What great photos – makes me want to quit the day job, hop on a plane and spend the next few months in Maine!
Hi Sarah, I’m glad to know that you enjoyed the photos of Maine. Maybe you shouldn’t quit your job but I do think you would enjoy visiting Maine sometime. :)
That was delightful, Karen. I adore Maine. You are so fortunate to summer there.
Hi Barbara, I’m glad that you enjoy Maine as much as I do and enjoyed the post. My husband and I say all the time how lucky we are that we have our little cottage at the lake…we have such good times.
You had me at lobster and blueberry pie, lol. One day I will make it up to Maine! Can’t wait too see more of your adventures there this summer, Karen. :)
Hi Ruth, Lobster and blueberry pie are hard to resist. I’m glad that you always enjoy following along on our adventures in Maine. There will be more of summer in this lovely state coming soon.
What a beautiful state! I visited Maine years ago and remember thinking how calm the coastline is compared to the Pacific NW. When I visit I will immediately head to one of the lobster shacks for a big, fat lobster roll.
Hi Cathy, It is amazing how different the two coasts of our country are and I have to agree with you about the beauty of Maine. . Oh yes, one must enjoy a lobster roll when visiting Maine. :)
Maine is such a beautiful place according to your photos, Karen. I suppose even in the cold and snow of winter, there is still much to enjoy there. I remember that the novel, ‘Shawshank Redemption’ was set in Maine. That lighthouse is really pretty and I love your view from the Biplane. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos. :)
Hi Sylvia, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos of our time spent in Maine. My camera cannot do justice to some of the beautiful sights that abound in this state. We only spend our summers in Maine, the rest of the year we are in New Hampshire. Yes there is lots of snow and cold in both states but if you are into winter sports, there is plenty to keep you busy. If not, you can sit by the fire and dream of spring, summer and fall when the weather is very nice. :)
Completely agree – I try to get to Maine as often as I can during summer weekends. The sunset view from your dock is incredible :)
Hi Pumpkin, We do have lovely sunsets from our dock although I think they are prettier in person than seen through the camera. I’m glad to know that you agree with me about Maine. Who knows…we may have passed each other on the streets and not known it. :)
My husband and I were just talking about the fact that we haven’t seen enough of our own country and need to plan vacations like this one. What a beautiful place to visit – I’m not sure I’d want to come home!
Hi Kristi, Our country has many beautiful places that I haven’t visited, as well. I think you would enjoy a vacation in New England and summer in Maine is absolutely wonderful.
that is how summer and every day of your life should be! Just beautiful
Thank you Jessica, for your lovely compliment. I totally agree with you.
Karen – Fabulous photos – many of which bring back memories of fabulous summer days in Maine (I lived in RI and spent time in ME). I just love the crisp blue water against the evergreens. Most of all, I love the food that comes out of that blue water!
Thank you Jeannee, for your very nice compliment. I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos and that they brought back memories of your time spent in Maine. Oh yes, most everyone that lives in New England enjoys all the fresh seafood that is available here.
That last photo is just stunning, it totally draws me in….wow.
Hi Chris, I’m happy that you enjoyed the sunset photo. I always say there has to be some clouds to get a wonderful sunset. We get a lot of clouds in the afternoon because we are so close to the mountains here at the lake. Thank you for your nice compliment.
I have never visited Maine–but do hope to someday. Your photo essay is stunning, and really gives a lovely sense of what it’s like there in the summer.
Thank you Nancy, for your lovely compliment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post about summer in Maine. I hope that someday you get a chance to visit…I think you would love Maine.
Karen, these photos are so breathtaking. I would love to visit Main. You should be their official marketing director. Geni – Sweet and Crumbly
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Thank you Geni, I appreciate your very kind words. I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the post and photos. I do hope that you get a chance to visit Maine someday…I know you would have a great time.
Thanks for stopping by my cooking/life blog! I really enjoyed your Maine photos. Wow! We just spent a little time in Bar Harbor; maybe one of my pics on my last post were from there. (If not, I’m going back and adding one.) Of all the ports I’ve pulled into on cruise ships, Bar Harbor is the most beautiful–bar none. (ha.) Not only did we love Bar Harbor, I really enjoyed the blueberries in every way. They’re my favorite fruit and the tiny Maine berries are so luscious. I had lunch at the Jordan Pond House and adored the berry sauce on their ice cream. Great memories! I need to see the rest of Maine. Enjoy each day of this summer.
Hi Alyce, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice comment and wish. Your cruise from Boston to Canada had to be terrific. I’m glad that you enjoyed Bar Harbor…we do as well. I hope you had the popovers as well as the wild Maine blueberries when you had lunch at Jordan Pond House. Hopefully, you will get a chance to see more of Maine on another visit.
Beautiful photos of Maine…I love it here! Enjoy being here (and your tomatoes) (: …
Thank you Jennifer, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. We always enjoy our summers in Maine. I think the tomatoes would enjoy more sun and less rain. :)
I know – mine too! Yikes…at least you were able to capture Maine in all its glory…on sunny days!! (:
I certainly did. :)
This article with your glorious photographs is more tempting than any travel brochure!
Thank you Adri, for your kind words. I’m happy that you enjoyed the post and photos.
Look at all that sunshine, I want it to be summer now. So cold here in NZ
Hi Raymund, I feel the same way when we have many feet of snow on the ground during our very long and cold winter. :)
One of the most beautiful sets of photos! So glad I found your blog– We live in California and now a summer visit to Maine is on my wish list. thanks!
Thank you Rhonda, for your lovely compliment. I’m happy that you stopped by for a visit and enjoyed my blog. I think you would enjoy visiting Maine in the summer…I know my husband and I enjoy our summers here.
wow!ｗｏｗ！wow! great pictures. i just can’t stop looking at your shots.
Thank you cquek, for your enthusiastic and wonderful compliment. I really appreciate it. :)
You’ve convinced me, Karen! You’ve convinced me. I want that view of the Tall Ship and I spotted a free seat at the table in the waterside cafe. On my way. :)
Hi Jo, I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the post. If you can get over here on the 4th of July, we will save you a seat at the waterside cafe. We always go to Rick’s to watch the 4th of July independence day parade that will pass by and have lunch. :)
I’ll be thinking of you, Karen. I’ll raise a glass. :)
I’ll clink to that. :)
Wonderful photos, as usual! I’ve only been to Maine a handful of times but I remember how gorgeous it was. (I stayed at a B&B in Kennebunkport many moons ago, on my way to PEI) I especially love your shots of the trail, the antique shop and the the farmers stand!
Thank you Lola, for your nice compliment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. Kennebunkport is a terrific little town to visit…we love going to Mabel’s Lobster Claw for lunch when we are there.
I’ve never been but I sure want to visit Maine now! Fab post, Karen.
Thank you for your lovely compliment, Misky. I’m happy that you enjoyed the post about summer in Maine. I hope you get a chance to visit someday.
Your photos look absolutely idyllic. I’d love to spend a summer in Maine (or even a couple of weeks). Thanks for sharing these pictures and memories with us!
Hi Beth, I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and photos. Idyllic is the perfect description for a summer visit to Maine. I hope you get the opportunity to spend some time here someday. Thank you for your nice compliment.
wow! wonderful pictures and I am so happy to say I have spent many happy days in Maine! but the real question is how you got that fancy photo/slideshow layout?! wow!
(and of course like everybody else I agree you should be compensated by the Maine board of tourism!)
Thank you Carol, for your kind words. As to the photos…click on “add media” when you are ready to insert photos into your post. You will see “create a gallery” on the left hand side then you just click on that. Believe me, if I can do it then anyone can. :)
OMG!!! I just looked and it is there! I never ever noticed that button – thanks so much – now I can have fancy photo arrangements too! ( if only my photos were better now LOL!)
I’m glad I could help out a good friend. Now repeat after me…”my photos are terrific” because they are. :)
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I love the photos from the biplane scenic trip! That must have been a thrill!
Thank you Ducky, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos. The biplane trip was to celebrate my birthday…very thrilling and truly memorable. :)
I’ve always wanted to visit Maine. After looking at your pictures, I told myself that I have to make it happen. What a gorgeous place!
Hi Denise, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I believe that you would really enjoy a visit to Maine…it is beautiful.
Karen, what stunning photography and I envy you right now (I mean in a really good way, of course) – your photos make me want to join you for a visit this summer, take in all the sights and sounds and take millions of pictures myself! Waht a beautiful place to spend the summer and to take a break from everyday life!
As I look outside, there is nothing but clouds and rain and more rain!
Hi Andrea, I’m happy to know that you enjoyed the post about Maine. We do enjoy spending our summers at the lake. I have read about all the rain in Germany. We have been having lots of rain here as well…certainly not typical for this time of the year. We had sunshine yesterday after endless days of rain. :)
I’ve always enjoyed your posts about Maine and its many sights & attractions. That State is truly blessed.
Hi John, I’m glad you enjoyed the post about summers in Maine. It is a lovely place to visit and we love spending our time here each year.
No thanks to you, I’m yearning to visit Maine soon! And can’t wait to sample great seafood as many of raved.
Beautiful photos, thanks for sharing :)
Thank you Kiran, I’m happy that you enjoyed the photos. It’s not a bad thing to want to visit Maine. I think you would enjoy visiting and yes, the seafood is delicious. :)
What a great photo you have. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to your next travel log photograph. :-)
Hi Treedson, Thank you for stopping by for a visit and your nice compliment. I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos of Maine. I look forward to your return.
I’ve had the pleasure of three summertime visits to Maine. I couldn’t agree more about what a wonderful spot it is to visit! This year we’re off to explore the Cape Cod area in a few days. I am expecting far fewer trees and rocks, more sand but just as much amazing seafood!
Hi Jerry, I’m glad you have enjoyed visiting Maine. I look forward to our summers here each year. Enjoy the Cape…sand, sun and seafood sounds good to me. :)
Simply gorgeous. I can’t wait to visit one day:)
Hi Wendy, I do have to agree with you about the beauty to be found in Maine. I hope you will get a chance to visit sometime in the future.
what a wonderful selection of photos Karen, showing Maine at it’s best!
I meant to add that I loved the “refreshing lemonade” jug, such a wonderful colour (and photo!)
Hi Claire, I’m glad you like the jug. It is one of the first things I bought for our summer cottage. It stays out on the kitchen counter when not in use as it just says summer to me. :)
Thank you Claire, I’m glad that you enjoyed the photos.
So picturesque and so perfect for summer. Love the Mayors office, I certainly wouldn’t mind trading places. The other thing I wouldn’t mind is that giant kitsch lemonade cooler, retro-tastic indeed!
Hi Alli, We do enjoy spending our summers in Maine. Don’t you just love the lemonade cooler. I had to buy it for the cottage the minute I saw it…thanks.
Spent many summers in Maine, clam bakes, building sand castles, running on the beach. Great memories. Thanks for posting. Will be back to enjoy more.
Hi Archecotech, Thank you for taking the time to visit. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post and that it brought back nice memories of your time spent in Maine. I appreciate your comment and look forward to your return.
Sigh. How beautiful.
Thank you Sartenada, for your nice compliment. I’m glad you enjoyed the post.