maine: Maine Lakeside Cottage Vacation? Try "The Cape" on Thompson Lake
- 06/12/09 01:35 AM
Located in the foothills of the western mountains of Maine, Thompson Lake is a gem left behind by the handiwork of the receding glaciers. What Nature has made here for our enjoyment is truly an ideal setting for a classic Maine summer vacation destination - The Cape in Otisfield. So many times I've returned to Maine in the summer and relished the drive back to Thompson Lake. Whether coming to The Cape, or enjoying some other private lakeside camp or cottage, traveling back over these familiar roads induces a sweet reverie brought on by the fond memories I have of this … (0 comments)
maine: Sebago Lakes Region's Loon Echo Land Trust Hosts Solstice Hike
- 06/09/09 01:33 AM
To celebrate the longest day of the year and the first day of summer, and to remember its founder, Bob Chase, the members of the Loon Echo Land Trust will be leading a hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton, Maine on June 21st. The hike will start at 5 pm and participants are asked to meet at the Bald Pate parking lot. The hike takes about 30 minutes and the views from the summit provide a bird's eye view of the surrounding lakes and hills including Foster Pond, Peabody Pond, and Hancock Pond. The Loon Echo Land Trust was founded in … (0 comments)
maine: Maine Lakefront Lovers Want Their "Special K" - Kezar and Keewaydin
- 06/03/09 03:54 AM
As I sit at my hillside perch in Harrison, looking west out over Long Lake, Crystal Lake and the surrounding hills, I can still see the vestiges of winter on the horizon - patches of snow on the east face of Mount Washington. Between here and there lie a multitude of lakes and ponds including the two "Special Ks" mentioned in the title - Kezar Lake and Keewaydin Lake. When I think of Kezar Lake I first think of the anectodes I've read about Rudy Vallee vacationing here back in the 1930s. He was a well-known crooner of the day (if you didn't know), … (0 comments)
maine: Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine Offers Great Camps, Cottages, and Fishing
- 05/31/09 04:27 AM
Great Pond in Maine, situated primarily in the town of Belgrade and less so in Rome, is among the largest bodies of water in the world called a "Pond". Great Pond measures roughly seven miles north to south by 4 miles east to west. It has a surface area of 8239 acres, has a maximum depth of 69 feet and a mean depth of 21 feet, and its shore length is over 46 miles. This large body of water has been a destination of boaters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts for many, many years. Great Pond is blessed with above average water quality … (0 comments)
maine: Tarry-A-While on the Shores of Highland Lake in Bridgton, Maine
- 05/28/09 12:46 PM
One of the nice things about the lakes region of Maine is that it has a history of welcoming guests from away for over 100 years. A local favorite here in the Sebago Lake region is the Tarry-A-While resort located on the shores of Highland Lake, just off the Ridge Road, in Bridgton. Built in the 1890s to house the parents of owners who lived up nearer the Ridge, the house soon began to feel too big for the parents and they started taking in boarders during the summer. It has fulfilled that purpose ever since. For its first 50 or … (0 comments)
maine: Kennebunk and Swan Ponds in Lyman, Maine - 2 Gems for Lakefront Lovers
- 05/21/09 09:31 AM
If you live in the Boston area, or points south, and are a weekend vacationer or daytripper to the southern Maine lakes region, or just have an affinity for a good clean water body and a modest camp, you really need to check out both Kennebunk Pond and Swan Pond in Lyman. Why? Two major reasons - water quality and proximity to Boston. First off, the water quality in both of these small ponds is rated very good for clarity, color, and the possibility of algae blooms. The people who already own on these ponds are good stewards and it shows. Secondly, … (0 comments)
maine: The Maine Lakefront Camp Idyll - Tranquility As Destination
- 05/18/09 11:21 PM
Allow me to go back a bit - before iPods and laptops, HDTV and MTV, all wheel drive and triple-bladed razors, and ATMs and IRAs - to a time when families watched Walt Disney on Sunday nights, girls always put their hair up in curlers at night and wore dresses to school, and boys went fishing and played baseball, a glove always hanging from the handlebars of their bicycle. Back in those days, you were lucky if you knew someone who had a camp somewhere - it didn't have to be far away, just someplace other than where you were most of the … (1 comments)
maine: Great Camps, Great Vacations, Great Lakefront - It's Great East Lake!
- 05/15/09 12:30 PM
Just 96 miles from Boston, straddling the border between Maine and New Hampshire, lie the clean, clear waters of Great East Lake. Tucked away in the southwest corner of Maine in the town of Acton, Great East has been a magnet for vacationers, campers, and fishermen for over 100 years. Great East Lake covers 1768 acres in surface area, has a maximum depth of 102 feet and a mean depth of 35 feet, and it water quality and clarity are rated above average. These clean, cool waters host a variety of fish species including brook trout, brown trout, and lake trout, pickerel, … (0 comments)
maine: Crystal Lake Will Float Your Boat in Harrison, Maine
- 05/08/09 01:41 PM
When I was a boy I had a rowboat on Crystal Lake in Harrison. What a sense of independence it gave me to sit in that boat, out on the water, oars pulled in, fishpole out, watching the traffic go by on Rte. 117 and enjoying a fisheye view of the camps and cottages that dotted the shoreline. The boat had belonged to my Uncle Hank, who died when I was ten. My Dad was his closest relative and had to settle the estate, which bascially consisted of a big old house in bad repair in the village, an attached barn, … (0 comments)
maine: Brandy Pond in Naples at the Center of Maine's Lake Region
- 05/03/09 11:21 PM
Brandy Pond, once known as the Bay of Naples, sits at the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region between the long and narrow Long Lake to the north and the mighty Sebago Lake to the south. Connected by the Naples swingbridge and causeway to Long Lake and by the Songo River, through the Songo locks, to Sebago Lake, Brandy Pond is the centerpiece of 35 miles of boating that is the pride of the Lakes Region. Flanked, as it is, by two relative giants, Brandy Pond is no mud puddle. It's surface area covers 733 acres, its maximum depth is 44 … (0 comments)
maine: Moose Pond in Bridgton and Denmark Offers Four Season, Lake Region Vacation Fun
- 04/30/09 12:10 AM
Whether you own a camp or cottage, or are renting a condo or four season contemporary at water's edge, Moose Pond offers up four seasons of fun and recreation and is truly a lake that the whole family can enjoy. Stretching from Bridgton and Sweden in the north to Denmark in the south, this 8 mile ribbon of water lies in the shadows of Pleasant Mountain and has been a destination for vacationers and campers for years. The northern and southern ends are wilder and shallower, providing settings for wildlife and bird sightings, as well as great canoeing and kayaking. Powerboats … (0 comments)
maine: Sebago Lake State Park Welcomes Vacationers to Lakes Region
- 04/27/09 12:34 PM
Sebago Lake State Park is a popular state park in Maine that is well-known for camping, boating, swimming, and recreation. Located in the town of Naples at the north end of mighty Sebago Lake, the state park was founded in 1938 as one of the five original Maine state parks. This state park offers 250 campsites, two public boat launch areas, and bathrooms. The park is mostly forested and encompasses 1,400 acres. The woods provide a respite from the sun and beach activities and are enjoyed by hikers, bikers, and nature walkers alike. The park is open from May 1 to … (0 comments)
maine: For Maine Lakefront Vacationers There's "Magic" in Bridgton
- 04/21/09 01:38 AM
If you are among the fortunate and have a history of summer vacations in the Lakes Region area, or if you have recently discovered this area for the first time, you are probably already acquainted with our local movie theater, the Magic Lantern. Situated in downtown Bridgton, alongside Steven's Brook, the newest version of "the Magic" is a welcome addition to Main Street, Bridgton. With three screens and a pub, this theater has gone a long way in helping to revitalize downtown Bridgton. Its predecessor was housed in a building that was razed to provide room for the new version. The … (0 comments)
maine: Songo River Queen Takes Incognito Cruise on Long Lake in Naples
- 04/17/09 07:55 AM
I was driving over the causeway in Naples earlier this week and saw the strangest sight out on Long Lake. The ice had just gone out and there on the lake, probably a mile or two from the causeway, was this big black thing floating on the water. What could it be? Stopping to have a look - I saw that it was moving! It was a beautiful early spring day - no fog or rain - visibility for scores of miles. I could see the top of snow-covered Mount Washington. The lake was blue and dappled with sunlight. I watched that … (0 comments)
maine: Southern Maine Lakefront Lovers Find Action in Acton
- 04/13/09 10:30 AM
Seasonal vacation homes in Maine are often owned by folks from out of state who travel on summer weekends to their summer camps in Maine. Many are from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island who travel three or four hours to get here and can't wait to dangle their bare feet in the water off the end of their dock while swatting mosquitoes and drinking a cold, refreshing brew. If you live in southern New England you know how anxious you can become just travelling to get here. Accordingly, finding a good summer place to purchase is often determined by how long it takes to … (1 comments)
maine: The Ice Man on Moose Pond in Bridgton is Going Down
- 04/13/09 10:28 AM
Signs of spring are becoming more prevelant by the day. A quick trip around the northern Sebago Lakes area today found brooks and rivers running pell mell with surging water and swift currents. The edges of lakes and ponds are ice free and there is much open water on the north end of Long Lake, where I live. Driving across the causeway in West Bridgton one can still see the Ice Man, keeping his happy vigil, waiting for the ice to melt out from underneath him. He won't last much longer, I think, and someone who guessed a relatively early "ice … (0 comments)
maine: The Bay of Naples Hotel - Lost Vacation Icon on Long Lake
- 04/06/09 11:14 AM
When it opened its doors in the summer of 1900, the Bay of Naples Hotel on the east shore of Long Lake in Naples, Maine had a full compliment of guests ready to occupy its four floors and 72 rooms. A staff of 85 would have waited on the front veranda and watched as their guests disembarked from a boat provided by hotel owner Charles Goodrich. Horse-drawn buggies would have taxied the guests from lakeside, up the gravel path, to the hotel front door. Before entering, they could turn and take in a sweeping view of Long Lake, the causeway and Naples Village and, … (1 comments)
maine: Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake Provides a Walk Back in Time
- 04/01/09 11:56 PM
A hundred years ago the ability to afford a summer vacation in Maine was coming within reach of a growing middle class. The wealthy still enjoyed the amenities of grand hotel living at places like the Poland Spring Inn or the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods, NH, where whole families took up residence in posh hotel suites for a month or two in the summer. The less affluent, however, could afford to take a room at a lakeside lodge, or rent a cabin affiliated with a lodge, where they could enjoy some of the amenities of their wealthier brethren in a … (0 comments)
maine: Poland, Maine Abounds With Clean Lakes and Clear Views
- 03/25/09 11:34 AM
The town of Poland sits quietly astride Route 26, about a half hour north of Portland and 10 minutes north of the Gray turnpike exit. The southeastern shore of the clean and clear Thompson Lake belongs to Poland, as well as the smaller Tripp Lake and the three gems - Upper Range, Middle Range, and Lower Range Ponds.
Poland is also home to that elevated piece of land called Megquier Hill which divides Tripp Lake from Thompson Lake and provides wonderful, elevated views of the surrounding countryside. A road trip to the area should always include a drive up Megquier Hill Road. … (0 comments)
maine: Gray-New Gloucester Offers Convenient Lakefront, Clean Lakes and Ponds
- 03/17/09 12:28 AM
The towns of Gray and New Gloucester are lovely rural Maine towns that serve as bedroom communities for both Portland and Lewiston. Gray is a stop on the Maine Turnpike, just 15 miles north of Portland. New Gloucester has a village center comprised of early 19th century buildings that say a lot about this community's sense of history and preserving the past. Lakes and ponds found in these towns are Little Sebago Lake, Sabbathday Lake, Crystal Lake, Notched Pond, and a little piece of Upper Range Pond. Little Sebago is the largest and most popular. Sabbathday, Crystal, and Upper Range are … (0 comments)
Located in the foothills of the western mountains of Maine, Thompson Lake is a gem left behind by the handiwork of the receding glaciers. What Nature has made here for our enjoyment is truly an ideal setting for a classic Maine summer vacation destination - The Cape in Otisfield.;)
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