Exploring Mount Battie – Camden Hills State Park

The next place on our trip was Camden Hills State Park and Mount Battie. We only spent an hour or so here (the weather again...) but I would love to go back here someday and explore further. You can drive right to the top of the summit almost and park - which was fabulous for … Continue reading Exploring Mount Battie – Camden Hills State Park →

Moose Point State Park

We did a little side trip to Moose Point State Park after our trip to Fort Knox. Nothing super exciting because it was still raining but the kids had a good time getting their first up close and personal view of the Maine coastline (so different from NC). HERE is the link to visit online. … Continue reading Moose Point State Park →

Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory

The Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Observatory is a pretty cool day trip if you are in the area and get the chance to check them out. I had never been there myself so it was pretty cool to see it for the first time with my family. It rained the day we visited but … Continue reading Fort Knox and the Penobscot Narrows Observatory →

The Lincoln Loon..

On our way out of town we stopped to have our picture taken with the controversial Lincoln Loon". This giant roadside attraction was added to the town after our last visit home so I had never seen it in person although I have heard (oh how I have HEARD) about it from the locals. Many … Continue reading The Lincoln Loon.. →

The painted rock

Anyone who lives in or around Lincoln and Lee, Maine could tell you about the infamous "painted rock" on the side of Rte 6. It has been an unofficial bulletin board for the surrounding communities for as long as I can remember. If you are interested, check out this article published back in 2016: Iconic … Continue reading The painted rock →

Madagascal Pond, Maine

At the last minute my family decided on a different location altogether from the one previously mentioned in my blog. We stayed in a camp that used to host our annual family reunion back in the day which is located on Madagascal Pond (more like a lake in my opinion) in Penobscot County, Maine. To … Continue reading Madagascal Pond, Maine →

The looooooooong road trip NORTH

I have been completely MIA for weeks. I know. I know. I have a good excuse though...I promise. We took a two week vacation to Maine and the past few weeks have been filled with getting ready for the trip (longest time that I have EVER been away from my job). I am about to … Continue reading The looooooooong road trip NORTH →

Summer plans, my Dad and up to camp

I have had the best of intentions about blogging on a regular basis.... .......but the constant feeling of being overwhelmed with life in general lately keeps getting in the way. I have a full time job, three beautiful children and attend college in my spare time (lunch breaks, after the kids are sleeping and weekends … Continue reading Summer plans, my Dad and up to camp →