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Leah Ingram

Walking the Marginal Way in Ogunquit

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Note: While the Marginal was closed temporarily after the 2024 winter storms, we are happy to report that it has reopened! Hikers can once again enjoy the panoramic ocean views. I knew that walking the Marginal Way in Ogunquit was one of the best, free things to do in Southern Maine. However, it … [Read more...] about Walking the Marginal Way in Ogunquit

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 4, 2023 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Girl Scouts of Maine State Parks Program

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Usually, every September the Girl Scouts of Maine participate in a State Parks program. That is, troops get free admission to state parks. Turns out, this September is no different. Here are the details. Girl Scouts of Maine State Parks Program The Girl Scouts Love State Parks is actually a … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts of Maine State Parks Program

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 29, 2023 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Maine Covered Bridges

Parsonsfield Porter Maine covered bridge

Growing up, whenever I thought about covered bridges I thought about Maine. To me, those beautiful structures were synonymous with the state. Turns out I was half right. That is, covered bridges are super popular in New England — or at least they used to be. At one time, there were hundreds of … [Read more...] about Maine Covered Bridges

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 14, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Museums & Attractions

Maine Christmas Tree Farms

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Growing up, I never had to visit any of the Maine Christmas tree farms to get the tree we would put up in my grandparent's home. That's because they lived in a rural corner or northwest York County and we could just walk into their woods to get our own tree. And cut down our own tree we did for many … [Read more...] about Maine Christmas Tree Farms

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 11, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Holidays

Famous People from Maine

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I was surprised to learn about all of the famous people from Maine. I mean, of course we all know that Stephen King is from here. Heck, he sets many of his books in Vacationland. Also, I've heard there is a wicked cool Stephen King tour in Bangor. It's on my bucket list to go on and write about … [Read more...] about Famous People from Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 6, 2023 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

Best Food Trucks in Southern Maine

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Posted by Leah Ingram on August 1, 2023 | Updated September 7, 2023 Filed Under: Everything Else

How to Make Summer Berries Last

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Wouldn't it be great if you could make summer berries last all year long. Well, I don't have a magic wand. However, I do have the inside scoop on the secrets to sorting, washing and storing techniques that will preserve their flavor and keep your summer berries fresh longer. Bringing home … [Read more...] about How to Make Summer Berries Last

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 30, 2023 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Shopping at Freeport Maine Outlets

welcome to maine sign across from ll bean freeport

When looking for things to do in Freeport, Maine, many people want to shop at the Freeport outlets. They also want to go to the flagship L.L. Bean store and take a picture by the giant boot. But that's fodder for another article. To be honest, Freeport doesn't have as many outlet stores as … [Read more...] about Shopping at Freeport Maine Outlets

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 18, 2023 | Updated September 1, 2024 Filed Under: Everything Else

Teacher Appreciation Summer Savings

There are two teacher appreciation events going on this summer that provide savings exclusively for those in education. In one case, these savings extend to students, too. That's great news for back-to-school shopping. Sam's Club teacher appreciation deal Sam's Club is the perfect … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Summer Savings

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 18, 2023 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

Day Trips from Maine

Colorful autumn scene at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Blue sky with dusting of snow on summit of Mount Washington, vibrant fall foliage, and red roof of historic Mount Washington Hotel.

Even though this blog focuses on things to do in Southern Maine, it's possible that you might be interested in taking day trips from Maine. For example, whenever we visited my grandparents in Parsonsfield (then Kezar Falls), we would always take a few day trips. This included heading to nearby … [Read more...] about Day Trips from Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 17, 2023 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Travel & Getaways

When is Low Tide in Maine This Weekend

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If you're visiting the Maine seacoast, then you know that low tide is the perfect time to visit the beach. That's because in Southern Maine, when it's high tide, there is no sandy beach. The water goes right up to the sea wall. Low tide at Wells and Kennebunk beaches At least that's the … [Read more...] about When is Low Tide in Maine This Weekend

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 14, 2023 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine

bill and sadie on kennebunk beach

When we decided to buy a house in Kennebunk, Maine, I was so excited to learn that there were dog friendly beaches nearby. In fact, these were beaches where we could take our dogs were available year round. That is, dogs could go on the sand and in the water all year. However, the times of … [Read more...] about Dog Friendly Beaches in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 14, 2023 | Updated February 21, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Pets Tagged With: dog friendly

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