Polar bear plunges have been a New England tradition since the early 20th century. Some people tout health benefits from diving in frigid waters, as does a cousin of ours. You can find her, year round, in the water at Willard Beach in South Portland (she's a resident). When Polar Bear Plunges … [Read more...] about Polar Bear Plunges Near Portland Maine: Shivering for a Good Cause
Outdoors
Dog Sledding in Maine
Years ago, I worked at a magazine that did a story about the Iditarod. If you don't know, the Iditarod is a world-class dog-sledding event held each year in Alaska. Ever since editing that article, I've wanted to go dog sledding. And now that we're living full-time in Maine, I can. Yes, you can go … [Read more...] about Dog Sledding in Maine
Maine Pumpkin Patches and Classic Corn Mazes
If you are looking for a fun family friendly activity this fall, consider a trip to a corn maze or one of the Southern Maine pumpkin patches. At most pumpkin patches, you can pick your own pumpkin for less than they cost at your local grocer. And, you get a great day outdoors as well! How we … [Read more...] about Maine Pumpkin Patches and Classic Corn Mazes
Seeing the Northern Lights in Maine
News media are reporting that this year will likely be a good year to see the Northern Lights in Maine. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis as they're called in the Northern Hemisphere, are caused by activity on the sun that sends electrically charged particles towards the earth. These … [Read more...] about Seeing the Northern Lights in Maine
Maine Fall Foliage Map
According to the state government, right now the Maine fall foliage map is all green. I would suggest that the folks from Augusta take a trip down to York County where I live, then reconsider their answer. That's because if you've driven on the Maine Turnpike lately, you'll notice that many of … [Read more...] about Maine Fall Foliage Map