Traveling Along Maine's Seacoast by Kent Pinkerton

Maine is a beautiful state that is a very popular tourist destination. It has a long coastline of about 5500 kilometers. It is a paradise for nature lovers, who can explore the coastal preserves, beaches, inland islands and tidal rivers that make up the extended coastline from Newbury Port to Kennebunk.

Maine is an ideal vacation destination for families and nature lovers of all ages. The land is ideal for those who dream of strolling through peaceful woodlands. There are gardens, woodlands, mountains and forests that boast of rare flora and fauna. It has a rich heritage of art and culture, which is seen all along the coastal belt, as well as in the country.

Hitch hiking is a favorite pastime with many tourists and it is possible to hike or drive up to a breathtaking view of the ocean, the various islands and even the harbor. It is a very rejuvenating experience to stroll along the harbor, with the salty air caressing the skin.

Penobscot Bay is perhaps the most scenic water body on the eastern coast. There are lots of islands along this coast, sprinkled liberally, with lighthouses and harbors and many lobster boats. A lover of flora and fauna will be enthralled with the exquisite flora dotting the entire highway. The nests of Ospreys and bald eagles high in the rooks along the jagged shores are unforgettable sights.

The scenic harbors along the coastline have lobster traps that offer a visitor a novel experience. Driving down the picturesque peninsula and the quaint villages, the country roads and open landscapes is an invigorating experience. It offers relief and a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The tourists can relax and dance to the rhythm of the summer music of the locals, at night.

Maine Travel provides detailed information on Maine Travel, Maine Travel Guides, Maine Travel Agencies, Maine Travel Deals and more. Maine Travel is affiliated with Maine Family Vacations.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kent_Pinkertonhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Traveling-Along-Maines-Seacoast&id=411062

Preserving Memorable Trips by Burton Jones

If you get hooked on traveling, you are going to want to keep a record of your trips. Trust me, the passage of time eventually results in memories fading away or getting very fuzzy.

Preserving Memorable Trips

You might go an entire work week without much of anything significant happening to you. When traveling, the exact opposite is true. Time tends to crunch down. There is something going on practically each and every day whether funny, interesting or troubling. This condensing of experiences is arguably what makes traveling so great, but it lends itself to long-term problems.The primary one is that you tend to forget things over theyears.

I have traveled much of my life and enjoy it to no end. At one point in time, I had a philosophy of saving every penny I could for two years. I would then quit my job, sell all non-essentials and go travel for as long as I possibly could. I got so hooked on this approach that I would rent the cheapest dump I could find, never go out, eat tons of rice and so on all in an attempt to save more money and take a longer trip. While I have subsequently had to grow up a bit and can't travel as much, I can still relive my trips because I did one smart thing during that period. I kept journals of my trips.

On every trip I took, I would drag along a journal with me. At first, the "journal" was a notepad, which took a beating. I soon graduated to a notepad stuck in two big food baggies to protect it from water and whatever else I stuck into my bag. Eventually, I found the perfect answer in Nomad Travel Journals, which come in a protective case. During a lull in my daily travels, I would take a few minutes to jot down what I had been doing. I would put narratives of where I had been, what I had seen and my impressions. Looking back, I can tell you I also worked hard on my artistic doodling career, but only now realize I had no talent. Regardless, I also used journal to convert various scraps of paper with names, phone numbers and emails into one location. Because I had half a brain in this regard, I know correspond with friends by email every week regardless of the fact they are in Denmark, Thailand, Cambodia, Holland, Sweden, Costa Rica and Brazil.

Perhaps the greatest thing about maintaining a travel journal is you really preserve the experience. Yes, videos and photos are nice, but they don't tell you what you were thinking, your state of mind and so on. I love to read books, but no writer has been able to come up with a masterpiece that beats my travel journals. If you are going to be traveling, I highly recommend you take along a travel journal of some sort. Get one in a case to protect it from the elements. It will make for great reading later on and you will not lose the contact information for all those cool people you met on the road.

About the author: Burton Jones is with TravelYeti.com

Maine Travel, A Great Place to Take the Family By Bob Therrien

Visiting Maine can be quite an experience. The major airports to fly into the region are normally Portland, ME, Bangor, ME, Manchester, NH or Boston, MA. Researching your trip normally means selecting your areas of interest from the following regions.

• Southern Maine Coast

• Katahdin - Moosehead

• Greater Portland & Casco Bay

• Maine Lakes & Mountains

• Kennebec & Moose River Valleys

Many people who enjoy seafood like to eat their way through the state. You’ll find delightful shore dinners in rustic setting. Traveling along the coast, just find a beautiful harbor and you’ll find dozens of restaurants. Many of them right on the pier where the Maine lobsters are brought in by boat.

Maine is a 4 season vacationland with lots of activities to Enjoy. Here is a list of many travelers enjoy during a Maine vacation. In the winter time many small and large ski areas enjoy a variety of visitors from all around the world. Skiing, snowmobiling, and tubing are fun for the whole family.

• Hiking

• Camping

• Biking

• Golf

• Boating

• Beaches

• ATV

• Museums

• Scenic Drives

• Dog Sledding

• Lighthouses

• Whale Watching

• Snowmobiling

• Horseback Riding

• Hunting

• Antique Shopping

• Festivals/State Fairs

• Rafting

• Ice Skating/Ice Fishing

• Salt & Fresh Water Fishing

• Moose Watching/Wildlife

• Ocean/Lake/Rivers

• Alpine & Nordic Skiing/Snowboarding

Maine has one National park called Acadia National Park. It is on Mount Desert Island. This 35,000-acre park is graced with natural scenic beauty. You’ll find 120 miles of hiking trails and 27 miles of carriage trails. Acadia National Park is best known for its pine-covered forests and rugged coastline, and Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the United States Eastern Seaboard.

Maine also has 32 state parks.The largest of Maine's state parks is Baxter State Park just north of Millinocket. It is about 375 square miles and is home to Maine's highest peak, Mt. Katahdin. The 32 state parks range in size from a couple of acres to several square miles. They can be found in the mountains, near lake and the on the coast. There's one state park on an island accessible only by private boat

Food, festivals and fairs with lobsters, seafood shore dinners and BBQs are found everywhere. Along the coast you can choose Isle Au Haut or Vinalhaven Island. The Islands of Casco Bay, or take the ferry to Nova Scotia. Visit York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport then the long beach at Old Orchard Beach for sun worshipers. Visit the city of Portland, and see the Old Port and forts. Shop L.L. Bean in Freeport, visit Boothbay Harbor and Camden or Rockland. See Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, on Mt. Desert Island. Drive or hike the North Maine Woods and see Mt. Katahdin or Moosehead Lake. Also Rangeley Lake and Height of Land, Bethel, Sunday River, Bridgton, and Naples can make your adventure awesome!

Bob Therrien is a travel writer and has traveled all over north America. He currently operates the website at http://www.MainelobsterTOURS.com

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bob_Therrien
http://EzineArticles.com/?Maine-Travel,-A-Great-Place-to-Take-the-Family&id=364446