Who's been to/lived in Maine?

[RealSNR]

Mrs. SNR and I are planning a summer trip in about mid-July, and one state for some reason that we've always had our sights set on visiting is Maine. It seems like the quaint state covered in trees and people with funny-sounding accents. I had a friend in college from Brunswick (where Bowdoin College is), and all he could talk about were the amazing beaches and parks in the southern part of the state. We'll definitely explore that area, but if we wanted to go to a beach, we'd go somewhere tropical.

Any other hot spots or knowledge of the state with only one border? We're willing to do a variety of things (historical monuments, parks, trails, what have you).

[MIAdragon]

My parents have a vacation home on <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Peaks</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Island</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. It’s a great place if you are looking for that quiet out of the way place. The weather is nice in the summer although the mosquitoes can be a little nasty. Its really hard to beat the freshness of the seafood.

[Halfcan]

camped in Orchard Bay Maine-it is incredible there

[KUCFChiefs]

If you get the chance, be sure to visit Milo. One of the great moments in American history happened here:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3154/kkkym4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[alanm]

Don't forget to visit Crab Apple Cove. :)

[kcfanintitanhell]

Hasn't pretty much everything Stephen King has written over the past 25 years occurred in Maine?

[KcMizzou]

Hasn't pretty much everything Stephen King has written over the past 25 years occurred in Maine?Yep.

Stay out of Derry.

[kcfanintitanhell]

Yep.

Stay out of Derry.

Watch out for driverless cars, and balloons coming out of sewer drains.

[evolve27]

Went there when I was younger. I remembered they had amazing pizza there. All I remember was it had pineapple on it. Nonetheless, beautiful part of the country.

[BucEyedPea]

Well, I’m from NE. Been to Maine often enough and my brother lives there.

Maybe you'd like to visit the Bush compound at Kennebunkport. :D
You could send patteeu a postcard. Tee-Hee!

Don't just stay in the South, that's not where the best of Maine is. Although Portland is an old seaside city and cool to visit with wonderful shops in the old town. But go further up to the mid-Maine coast where the picturesque coastal villages are located.

And that should be just for startes as you eventually wind you way to "the famous Acadia National Park (http://www.acadia.national-park.com/) See it's Mt Desert Island (http://www.acadiamagic.com/MountDesert.html) and the famous town of Bar Harbor. These are a can't miss if you go to Maine.

Now if you have time, and you really want to do it right, you have got to head into the northern interior to see it's beautiful wilderness region. Completely different than coastal Maine. There's Moose Head Lake with it's majestic fir trees looming out of the water with plane rides overhead for the views. Awesome! Mt. Katahdin for hiking or just viewing and pictures.

Or try some white-water river-rafting—some of the best in the country on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers. It's a blast and you'll never forget it. Rapid 5.5 white water, 14 foot waterfall drop and crib-work on the Penobscot that is so wild it requires a second guide to save people. You'll come up to moose in the calmer waters tredding in the water eating moss from the bottom. You'll see wild animal life. A cool story-telling material adventure.

Some places you can pick mussels right off the rocks and steam in wine and herbs for dinner. Oh and the lobster is cheap!

Enjoy your trip and Good luck. Hope I helped.

[BucEyedPea]

Mt. Katahdin.

http://www.visitmaine.com/resource/image/gallery/snowmobiling_in_maine/5.jpg


I stayed at this Bed& Breakfast years ago and it was nice.

Grey Haven's Inn (http://www.bnblist.com/me/grey/)
Georgetown Island, Maine ( mid-coastal area)

http://www.greyhavens.com/images/Lounge_Panoramic_TD_.jpg

[BucEyedPea]

Here's some photos of mid-coast region of Maine. It's called either "Maine's best kept secret" or the "Jewel of Maine." I put the captions in that were there. You can look at a whole gallery of photos here. (http://www.camdenme.org/gallery/?Result_Set=23) I just liked these two best.

http://www.camdenme.org/images/uploads/070223_480_FallHarborLindaJohnsonRS.jpg
Camden is the quintessential New England seaside village.

http://www.camdenme.org/images/uploads/ben-harbor-slide.jpg
A windjammers sails past Curtis Light at the head of Camden Harbor.

My brother sails a lot.

[BucEyedPea]

Moosehead Lake's scenic sea plane rides are fun.
Water is not this bright a blue but it is a nice rich blue.

http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/maine/images/s/maine-moosehead-lake.jpg

[BucEyedPea]

Bush compound. Kennebunkport.
http://z.about.com/d/portlandme/1/0/q/8/BushCompound2a.jpg

[RP_McMurphy]

Lived there for 14 months in 87 and 88. Try Maine Maritime Museum in Bath if your into historic stuff. Try Old Port Portland for shopping and nightlife. Downeast Maine can be very rural off the coast and you can go for miles without seeing any humans.

[BucEyedPea]

Took me awhile to find some photos that captured Moosehead Lake better.

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Third_Party_Photo/2007/09/27/1190933899_9321.jpg

[BucEyedPea]

Of course you see these everywhere.

[BucEyedPea]

SNR your wife and you would really enjoy browsing through 73 of these pro-stock photos on this site. Click on image and a bigger one pops up naming where it is in Maine. That's where the image above this is from. It will get you psyched.

Corbis (http://pro.corbis.com/search/searchFrame.aspx)

[chagrin]

Born in Kittery

[cdcox]

Every photo in this thread was taken between June 15 and August 31.

My mentor taught in Maine in the early '70s. He had Stephen King in a class before he was famous.

[BucEyedPea]

Every photo in this thread was taken between June 15 and August 31.
How could that be. There's snow at the foot of Mt Katahdin.And there's fall foliage in some of the others.

My mentor taught in Maine in the early '70s. He had Stephen King in a class before he was famous.
Cool. I've heard stories from people there who've seen King around.

[Dallas Chief]

The wife and I flew into Bangor and stayed in Bar Harbor three years ago this Labor Day. We spent three days in Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park then took the Cat Ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We drove across NS to Halifax and spent two days there. One of the best, most sirene, vacations we've ever had. We are thinking about going back this Fall. Enjoy your trip....

[BucEyedPea]

The wife and I flew into Bangor and stayed in Bar Harbor three years ago this Labor Day. We spent three days in Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park then took the Cat Ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. We drove across NS to Halifax and spent two days there. One of the best, most sirene, vacations we've ever had. We are thinking about going back this Fall. Enjoy your trip....

That I've never done and wish I had before moving south.

[cdcox]

And there's fall foliage in some of the others.


Those were taken the last week of August.

[BucEyedPea]

Those were taken the last week of August.
I'm curious as to how you know for sure? Because of how far north it is so it changes sooner?

[a1na2]

Been to Houlton, ME a few times in the fall.

Some of the best scenery I've been fortunate enough to see.

At the time we drove into Canada to eat dinner a few times, just to say we did.

Enjoy the trip.

My vacations this year will be to Northern California to see family and a reunion in San Diego.

[cdcox]

I'm curious as to how you know for sure? Because of how far north it is so it changes sooner?

I'm joking, but not by much. We have friends that moved up their a couple years ago.

[bringbackmarty]

met my wife got married and watched both my parents die in Boothbay Harbor, ME. Also. slayed trout, striper, bluefish, largemouth, and smallmouth on a regular basis, shot duck, turkey and seen some ****ing big deer and moose. great state imo

[RP_McMurphy]

Boothbay is very nice a quintessential New England seaport. Also if your going in the summer pack a jacket cause inland the temps can and will get into the 40's and even 30's at times during July and August. Try the Northern Maine lakes as they are very clean and pure. In 91 at Grand Lake I dropped a penny in and watched it to the bottom of the lake.

[keg in kc]

Make sure you spend a few days in Jerusalem's Lot.

[RealSNR]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm especially interested in Camden and Moosehead lake from the things I've been seeing and subsequently researching.

[BucEyedPea]

Bump for nice places to see in Maine.

Some of my pics are gone. So here's a new one of Camden the quintessential New England town in mid Maine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EwnoH4dV8D0/TLdhS0D4MhI/AAAAAAAAAcU/mAHyUhIy2Mo/s1600/Camden_ROW1785612064_20101014.jpg

[HemiEd]

Bump for nice places to see in Maine.

Some of my pics are gone. So here's a new one of Camden the quintessential New England town in mid Maine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EwnoH4dV8D0/TLdhS0D4MhI/AAAAAAAAAcU/mAHyUhIy2Mo/s1600/Camden_ROW1785612064_20101014.jpg

For the first few years after I left New England, I really missed those fall colors/trees. It is something everyone should experience for more than just a visit.
Used to take the Mrs. for long bike cruises through those winding roads enjoying the beauty.

[Bugeater]

I fucking love Maine. Best lobster rolls and highways anywhere.

[patteeu]

For the first few years after I left New England, I really missed those fall colors/trees. It is something everyone should experience for more than just a visit.
Used to take the Mrs. for long bike cruises through those winding roads enjoying the beauty.

How do you determine who took who? Was she kicking and screaming? :p

[TLO]

I wonder what other 10 year old threads we can bump today?

Everyone... TO GOOGLE!

[Simply Red]

Bump for nice places to see in Maine.

Some of my pics are gone. So here's a new one of Camden the quintessential New England town in mid Maine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EwnoH4dV8D0/TLdhS0D4MhI/AAAAAAAAAcU/mAHyUhIy2Mo/s1600/Camden_ROW1785612064_20101014.jpg

Looks like a shithole

[TLO]

I ****ing love Maine. Best lobster rolls and highways anywhere.

Fuck yeah! Highways bitches

[TLO]

Looks like a shithole

LMAO

[Bugeater]

Fuck yeah! Highways bitches
Not just highways, TOLL ROADS FOR THE MOTHERFUCKING WIN

[redfan]

I drove by Kennebunkport once, it was nice; very oceany.

[stumppy]

Looks like a shithole

Look at all those dead trees.

[FAX]

Perhaps it is time to face the unfortunate truth.

We're going to have to invade Maine.

We've tried every means at our disposal in order to maintain a good relationship with Maine. We've negotiated, engaged in diplomacy, and trade. Still, Maine has defied all reasonable efforts to maintain a lasting peace. Their latest assault upon Mr. Rain Man is surely the last straw.

Unless Maine demonstrates a desire to change soon. Maine must fall.

FAX

[patteeu]

Perhaps it is time to face the unfortunate truth.

We're going to have to invade Maine.

We've tried every means at our disposal in order to maintain a good relationship with Maine. We've negotiated, engaged in diplomacy, and trade. Still, Maine has defied all reasonable efforts to maintain a lasting peace. Their latest assault upon Mr. Rain Man is surely the last straw.

Unless Maine demonstrates a desire to change soon. Maine must fall.

FAX

If we're going to invade maine with a substantial force, we'd better bring a lot of cash for the toll roads.

[mlyonsd]

Bump for nice places to see in Maine.

Some of my pics are gone. So here's a new one of Camden the quintessential New England town in mid Maine.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EwnoH4dV8D0/TLdhS0D4MhI/AAAAAAAAAcU/mAHyUhIy2Mo/s1600/Camden_ROW1785612064_20101014.jpg

Been there. Spent a night in a wonderful bed and breakfast in Camden. Hiked some hill in the state park there. That might be where that picture was taken.

Great food, friendly people. I got caught speeding in town and the cop let me off with a thank you for visiting their town.

[Rain Man]

...

Great food, friendly people. I got caught speeding in town and the cop let me off with a thank you for visiting their town.

May your TV reception get fuzzy during Patrick Mahomes II's next Super Bowl.

[FAX]

If we're going to invade maine with a substantial force, we'd better bring a lot of cash for the toll roads.

Unnecessary, General patteeu.

My plan includes taking all their toll roads in one, brilliant, surprise scissor-cut through the heart of Maine. Using a rear-guard action, we will confiscate all their toll booths and use them to make boats for future engagements.

FAX

[Rain Man]

Unnecessary, General patteeu.

My plan includes taking all their toll roads in one, brilliant, surprise scissor-cut through the heart of Maine. Using a rear-guard action, we will confiscate all their toll booths and use them to make boats for future engagements.

FAX

I bet we could win the locals over by offering them food that's not lobster rolls. They'd view us as liberators.

[Donger]

I bet we could win the locals over by offering them food that's not lobster rolls. They'd view us as liberators.

I've never had one. They look delicious:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Lobster_Roll.png/800px-Lobster_Roll.png

[FAX]

I've never had one. They look delicious:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Lobster_Roll.png/800px-Lobster_Roll.png

Thank you for volunteering, Private Donger.

We'll need you to change into a Maine uniform, infiltrate beyond their front line, and spread counter-intelligence regarding the health benefits of lobster rolls. We thank you for your service.

FAX

[HemiEd]

How do you determine who took who? Was she kicking and screaming? :p

Great point, but she has never in her life driven a motorcycle. :D

Bad choice of words if taken literally for sure.

[Donger]

Thank you for volunteering, Private Donger.

We'll need you to change into a Maine uniform, infiltrate beyond their front line, and spread counter-intelligence regarding the health benefits of lobster rolls. We thank you for your service.

FAX

The honor is to serve. And more yummy lobster rolls for me. But those Maineacs can keep the pickles.

[Eleazar]

I bet we could win the locals over by offering them food that's not lobster rolls. They'd view us as liberators.

Did they try to feed you any whoopie pies? I bet you could riff on those for a while. :D

[Donger]

I don't...

In July 2017, Down East Magazine held their inaugural "World’s Best Lobster Roll" competition, selecting Freshies Lobster in Park City, Utah as its winner. The magazine used 100 Maine VIP's to select the winner based upon the entrant's story, the recipe, success of their lobster roll, and three judges who made the final decision

[FAX]

Maine's evil influence seems to be spreading.

I was hoping to keep this secret, but it's time to execute Plan Weaponized Whoopie Pie.

FAX

[BucEyedPea]

Been there. Spent a night in a wonderful bed and breakfast in Camden. Hiked some hill in the state park there. That might be where that picture was taken.

Great food, friendly people. I got caught speeding in town and the cop let me off with a thank you for visiting their town.

I don't think RainMan was so lucky.

Glad you liked it. I've never been to it in the fall. Was there in May 2015.

[Frazod]

I've never had one. They look delicious:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Lobster_Roll.png/800px-Lobster_Roll.png

They are. There's a place near my office that sells them. If you don't mind paying $20 for a lunch sandwich, they're quite tasty.

I'm sure they'd be even tastier at one of the places on a Maine dock pulled from a lobster that still had that OH SHIT! look on its face.

[KCUnited]

I've never had one. They look delicious:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Lobster_Roll.png/800px-Lobster_Roll.png

That look like a ton of bun to lobster ratio, but I live in a place that rejoices in squeezing a pickle spear, 2 peppers, a quartered onion, neon relish, and a half a fucking tomato into a hotdog for some reason. Seriously, those 2 end bits look all bun.

[TLO]

They are. There's a place near my office that sells them. If you don't mind paying $20 for a lunch sandwich, they're quite tasty.

I'm sure they'd be even tastier at one of the places on a Maine dock pulled from a lobster that still had that OH SHIT! look on its face.

I bet that's what Stormy Daniel's vagina looks like

[Frazod]

I bet that's what Stormy Daniel's vagina looks like

Heh. You can go to pornhub and see exactly what Stormy's clam looks like.

Or so I've been told. :)

[Eleazar]

Maine's evil influence seems to be spreading.

I was hoping to keep this secret, but it's time to execute Plan Weaponized Whoopie Pie.

FAX

No kidding. I went to a wedding there and the cake was a giant, layered whoopie pie.

I am guessing they will pick out a trojan whoopie pie faster than you can say "ayuh"

I'm still in, though. I watched several episodes of north woods law so I know the state pretty well. Plus I know a few residents that we might be able to get to quisle with us. Although the people of Maine are simple country folk, we still might need someone to lead the ChiefsPlanet Immortals through a crucial mountain pass or something.

[BucEyedPea]

That look like a ton of bun to lobster ratio...

They're usually on the typical hot dog bun—the ones without the crust on the sides. I've actually never seen one on a bun like that pic.

I paid $16 in Tampa this week. But I've paid as low as $10 in Maine which had a very generous serving of lobstah. Lowest I've paid for just a fresh lobstah to boil in Maine was $3 but that was sometime around 1997/98.

[BucEyedPea]

Although the people of Maine are simple country folk, we still might need someone to lead the ChiefsPlanet Immortals through a crucial mountain pass or something.

That's mostly the interior rural parts. Portland, Freeport and other places are more sophisticated. Geesh!

[BucEyedPea]

Like this:

https://www.mainelobsternow.com/images/large/lobster-roll-buns_LRG.jpg

https://www.mainelobsternow.com/images/large/complete-maine-lobster-roll-kit_LRG.jpg

[Chief Pote]

Vacationed in Ogunquit Maine. We had a blast, loved Maine. Don't bother with the lobster rolls, unless of course you enjoy cold tasteless seafood. And I really mean tasteless. I should have brought my hot sauce......

[Baby Lee]

For the first few years after I left New England, I really missed those fall colors/trees. It is something everyone should experience for more than just a visit.
Used to take the Mrs. for long bike cruises through those winding roads enjoying the beauty.

44 between Eureka and Rolla is an unsung gem for fall foliage.

[Baby Lee]

If we're going to invade maine with a substantial force, we'd better bring a lot of cash for the toll roads.

LapetoMAINE thruway?!?!

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[Rain Man]

Vacationed in Ogunquit Maine. We had a blast, loved Maine. Don't bother with the lobster rolls, unless of course you enjoy cold tasteless seafood. And I really mean tasteless. I should have brought my hot sauce......

This man knows his lobster rolls.