Sandwiched between the southern beaches and Acadia National Park is the area the locals call “the Middle Coast” or “the Mid-Coast.” Unlike the hustle and bustle of the other two regions, it is a bit quieter and more “laid back.” There still will be plenty of summer visitors but the less hurried vibe of Rockland … Continue reading Stuck in the Middle – Rockland, Maine
The area from Portland to the Massachusetts border is often called “The Beaches Region” because it has some long strands of sandy beaches that draw many people to play in the beautiful ocean waters. When we arrived the weather was much warmer than it had been in NY but it was still too cold to … Continue reading Lob-stah on a Roll
Portland was Maine’s original capital when it became a state in 1820. Seven years later they decided to move the capital to Augusta. Today, Portland is a vibrant port city and it is the largest city by population in the state. Forty percent of all the residents of Maine live in the greater Portland area. … Continue reading Portland, Maine
The other sports are just sports. Baseball is love. - Bryant Gumbel. One of my bucket list items for many years is to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in the small town of Cooperstown, NY. As we traveled north, I wanted to be sure that we headed toward this baseball shrine that celebrates and … Continue reading Hey Batter Batter – Cooperstown, NY
12 Cylinder Lincoln In keeping with our usual practice of driving only short distances on any given day, we stopped at a Harvest Host location in Hershey, PA. The AACA Museum is an antique auto museum and it turned out to be a lot of fun and a great place to spend a very rainy … Continue reading Cars in the Land of Chocolate – AACA Museum, Hershey, PA
Piddlin' Around 