Category Archives: Area Attractions

Fiesta Weekend with Pinatas

There was absolutely, positively no time for siestas this weekend . . . there was too much to do! We made sombreros . . . and maracas too . . . There were games! Sooooooo many games! Like the one … Continue reading

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A New Local Attraction

For our campers age  21 and over,  the Oxford Casino has now opened! Boasting table games such as roulette, black jack and craps, as well as slot machines, the Oxford Casino is only six miles north on Rt. 26.  You … Continue reading

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Peaks Island

Maxx here again Let me tell you about a hiking trip that I didn’t get to go on last summer. Dave & Tami took Ben down to Portland where they hopped on the ferry. It is only a few dollars … Continue reading

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Fort Williams and the Portland Headlight

Last summer, Tami, David and the kids escaped for the day to one of their very favorite places, the Portland Headlight in Fort Williams Park.  There’s so much room to run around there with wide open fields made just to … Continue reading

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Grafton Notch State Park

Maxx Here Whether you want to go sight-seeing, beat the heat, get away from the crowds or go hiking, there is a lot to do at Grafton Notch State Park. There is a small fee of a couple dollars a … Continue reading

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Freeport and LL Bean

A trip to Maine is never complete without a trip into downtown Freeport, home of the famous L. L. Bean.  We always hit the Outlet Store before going to the retail store.  You can usually find some wicked good deals … Continue reading

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Portland – Fort Gorges

There are a few old forts in Maine you can visit, one of  my favorites the most interesting is Fort Gorges in Portland. Fort Gorges sits in the middle of Casco Bay.  Built in the 19th century, It is now … Continue reading

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Two Lights State Park

Alex, Dave and Tami wanted to get some family time in last week .  . . they wanted to rest and recuperate from the busy-ness of the campground. So they left me here at the campground to take charge of … Continue reading

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Poland Spring Preservation Park

Hey, Maax here! Did you know that Poland Spring is full of history?? Just a couple miles up the road is the Poland Spring Preservation Park. Not only do they have about 5 miles of beautiful hiking trails, but they … Continue reading

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Maine Wildlife Park

Just about eight miles south of us, right on Rt. 26, is the Maine Wildlife Park.   It’s been a family favorite of ours since Alex was born 19 years ago, and I recommend it over and over and over again … Continue reading

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