Take the Mt. 25 Ferry Beach State Park Bay View Rd. Less dazzling ceramic bits and pieces of frozen Charlottes antique porcelain dolls are also fun to collect. Maine Moose watching trips offered daily! At the southeastern end of Georgetown Island, a 10-minute drive from the harbor, two sandy beaches beckon. The path connects (awkwardly, via the beach and social trails the Cliff Walk ranger can steer you) to the -mile Fishermans Walk from the harbor to the Wiggly Bridge, the worlds smallest suspension bridge.. Mammals are the class of animals that have fur or hair and produce milk for their young. Report inappropriate content 1-8 of 8 replies Sorted by 1 h0trudderedbum Phippsburg, Maine Level Contributor 351 posts 1. The stand goes through 250,000 pounds of potatoes a season. 92 Pine Point Rd., Scarborough. 10 North Beach Ocean Ave. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. 21 Timber Point Timber Point Rd. Marginal Way Do you consider yourself a history buff? The Southern Maine Coast region is a year-round vacation spot with miles of sandy beaches, many hotels, motels and inns,excellent restaurants, and both indoor and outdoor activities for every season. 207-646-5139. ogunquit.org, Although it still welcomes plenty of beachgoers in midsummer, Goose Rocks Beach, in Cape Porpoise, has a touch of wildness to it. In addition to two lab buildings that students use for marine and terrestrial studies visitors should be mindful of active research sites as they explore the property offers 3.6 miles of public trails that wind through spruce forests, meadows, and stands of hardwood en route to the jagged shoreline. Glass bottles are also a no-no, regardless of whats in them. Channel your inner pirate at Schooner Miniature Golf, in Saco, where youll putt around (and aboard) a 75-foot windjammer. This does not include mammals, such as seals and whales, that must live in ocean environments or domestic mammals like cattle, dogs, and people. Seeing Seals with Portland Paddle. Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary and the Berry Woods Preserve Races start at 10:30AM - registration accepted up to 1 hour before the race. Humpbacks and minkes are the whales most often spotted, but blue whales and right whales make occasional appearances as well. .page .lead { width: 100%; padding: 0; } Kayak Excursions SUP tours, 1 hours, $50. Where there are Maine beaches, there are estuaries, and southern Maines quiet, wildlife-rich tidal creeks reward exploration particularly for those who prefer protected waters to open-ocean paddling. Shop Now. . #5 in Best Maine Beaches. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-60977754', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise off shore. Island Grocery Been ahotel on this spot since 1872, but generations of modernization and expansion have rendered it quite contemporary. I'd drive either way. 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. If you see a sick, injured, or dead seal in Maine, please call the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline at (800) 532-9551. We have on goal: to help you fall more in love with the state of Maine! Pinnipeds. Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education At Acadia you will occasionally see harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) just offshore and in the area harbors. It books up fast. The tight-knit summer community combined with the pristine sheltered harbor has been creating fond memories for generations. . Machias Seal Island is a bit out of the way and youll need to book a guided tour to get there, but if youre a committed puffin fan, the effort will justify the experience. Located within Acadia National Park, the lighthouse is a favorite of photographers, who typically shoot from the rocky shore below. 207-361-1000. Address: But dont worry about that last part. Battie Road. Pay a visit to the Maine Wildlife Park where youre guaranteed to spot a moose, among many other kinds of fascinating creatures, at this special wildlife sanctuary. .eb-col a { text-decoration: none; } But researchers haven't yet confirmed the origin this time. Seals like to "haul out" to rest, sun themselves on rocky ledges or rocky shorelines on islands. .eb-button-wide { width:100%; } There are actually two. All the potato donuts are tasty, but dont sleep on this summers customer-chosen flavor, honey lavender. A mile up the road from Pine Point Beach, Fun and Sun Rentals and Tours offers kayaks, SUPs, and car shuttles for one-way, self-guided tours through the vast Scarborough Marsh, and the neighboring Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center has canoe and kayak rentals. Spring is harbor seal pupping season in northern New England. Park at Josephine Newman Audubon Sanctuary, off Rte. .eb-hr {margin-top: 110px;} I will be in Bar Harbor from 4 Oct thru 8 Oct. This is our most adventurous tour and has something to offer for everyone! 38 Main St., Milbridge. Easterseals Southern California. Sucking down an ice cream cone while admiring Cape Neddicks Nubble Light has been a tradition since 1967, when a stand called Browns opened up at Nubble Point. Another itinerary question-Moosehead Lake? Bass Harbor natives Kim and Eli Strauss offer passengers their insiders view of Mount Desert Islands hardest-working harbor. 16. The vibe is rustic elegance, and the back patio overlooks the working harbor. A visit tohistoric Yorkwill show you some of Southern Maines fascinating history including the oldest jail in the country at Old York. Some beaches (Goose Rocks and Long Sands among them) allow FIRES (conditions obliging), but town permits are a must. Baxter State Park and Lazy Tom Bog are great places to begin your search. To report seal strandings south of Maine, please call the NOAA Fisheries Stranding Hotline: (866 . 9 Thurston Rd., Bernard. Edna St. Vincent Millay, Camden poet, Renascence, 1912. 2. The OOB pier is one of the great American boardwalks and a slice of southern Maine at its unassuming best. I'd drive either way. PO Box 171 Ambajejus Lake 207-833-7775. There are definitely seals at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Its slightly ramshackle look complements OOBs come-one-come-all vibe this is a beach where you can attack a hunk of fried dough while wading in a Speedo and nobody looks at you twice, and the pier is the charmingly ragtag monument it deserves. Bowdoins environmental research station sits on 118 acres of varied terrain jutting into Harpswell Sound. First, you need to understand glacial rebound. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Robert F. Bukaty/Associated Press Sandy, paid parking, concessions, showers and toilets. The Colony Hotel. , Livermore. Battie Since many moose tip the scales at 1,000 pounds or more, with antlers spanning six feet, its no wonder making visual contact with a Maine moose is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing experience. Sandy, paid parking, no facilities. Photograph by Benjamin Williamson, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Acadia National Park in Winter is a Little-Visited Marvel, Campobello Island Is Neither Here nor There, At Sunday River, The Best Doughnuts You Can Buy On a Ski Trail, Lynne Drexler Saw the World Through Kaleidoscope Eyes. Chef Devin Finigan cut her teeth at some of the countrys finest restaurants (including Thomas Kellers Per Se and Blue Hill at Stone Barns in the Hudson Valley) before opening Aragosta in Stonington in 2013. Impeccable service has set this high-end classic apart since 1973, but the property has welcomed guests since it was a Civil Warera boarding house. Share this Article. You name, it you can enjoy it in Wells. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113317266', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise with Acadian Boat Tours out of Atlantic Oceanside in Bar Harbor and it goes right past Egg Head Light and there were SO many seals hanging out by the light house. Follow the crowds to the Original Pier French Fries stand near the Old Orchard Beach pier, where daily shipments of New England potatoes are delivered whole, then washed, peeled, crinkle-cut by hand, and fried golden brown (but soft inside). Harbor seals range in color from brown to gray, with visible spotting, and blend in well with their surroundings when hauled out on a rock or ledge. A large number of seal pups appear each year on New England beaches, apparently stranded, but these pups are often only temporarily abandoned by their mothers, who are feeding nearby. , Millinocket, 59 Morrill Rd 13 Drakes Island Beach Drakes Island Rd. Bayview Takeout Linda Mehlhorn, of South Portland, coined the term seaglunking that is sea glass + spelunking, the act of exploring beaches and waterways in search of sea glass. The record served in a day is 923 punches thats with a three-drink limit on this potent stuff. Located right along the coast, Portland has some of the best chefs inspired by Maine seafood and local farm raised food. Box 633 13. Gray seals, Halichoerus gypus, are the largest seal found in the area, with males growing to 8 feet . ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113316404', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');New England Aquarium without going inside. . 29 Scarborough Beach State Park Black Point Rd. Portland, Maineoffers a city feel with a twist. In Maine, please call the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline at (800) 532-9551. Old Orchard Beachhosts oceanside lodgings and attractions including the famous Pier, oceanfront amusement parks, restaurants, shopping and a 7-mile beach sandy beach consistently ranked as Maines best beach by Maines largest newspaper. 207-967-3331. From Kittery to Old Orchard Beach, the Southern Maine Coast is the perfect vacation getaway. No, thats not a penguin youre seeing. But the most important difference is that puffins like to hang out in Maine. 9. Afternoons are devoted to seal and bird watching around the entrance of Blue Hill Bay and Bass Harbor Head Light. Battie Trail (each isa half-mile). Open 364 days a year, the institute offers tours and a marine-life touch tank. Watch purple sandpipers and puffins settle onto the rocky coastline or look for black-capped chickadees (the Maine state bird) in the forest. When you cross the Maine, Read More 21 Best Things to Do in Kittery MaineContinue, The Perfect Family Beachfront Vacation York Beach is an idealMaine vacationspot for beach walks, kite flying, playing in the sand, visiting the famous Nubble, Read More Your Guide to Motels in York Beach MaineContinue, Wells is a well-loved vacation town in Maine. TheTown of Ogunquithas been attracting visitors to Southern Maine for years. Ive been lucky enough to experience the magic of the cove since childhood. A 4.5-mile trail loops around the northern section of this 1,576-acre preserve, more than half of it crossing over breathtaking, wide-open coastal headlands. The dining room at the Grey Havens Inn is open for dinner five nights a week in midsummer (white tablecloths, steak and seafood), and its worth a visit just for cocktails on the wraparound veranda overlooking the mouth of the Sheepscot River. The institute also tends to a hatchery that produces soft-shell seed clams to replenish clamflats in Maine, New Hampshire, and Canada. The Oakland House Inn in Brooksville was established in 1889. Seals are the most commonly-seen marine mammals along the shores of Maine. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The pier was rebuilt every time, and its current, 600-foot incarnation dates to 1980. Its not every day you see a moose. Re: seals 8 years ago Save What is your time frame? To aid her search in sand, Mehlhorn uses a sifter attached to a long handle. } Atlantic Ave., Camden. One hard-to-miss difference is that puffins can fly and penguins cant. The seals disperse when the baitfish run disappears, usually about the time the stripers start returning, ie early June or thereabouts. Photographs: Michael D. Wilson (ice cream, punch, lobster roll, taffy, clams, beach glass); Mark Fleming (fries, donuts). From $179. Take a Hardy Boat Cruise, based in New Harbor, around the island, and watch these birds swim and romp in their natural habitat. . .eb-hero-content p { width: 80%; } 207-244-7600. Moderate use. , Livermore, P.O. I was at Kettle Cove in Cape Elizabeth yesterday and there were seals right off the point in front of where I was sitting. From $145. A few best bets for paddling day trips: Harbor Adventures leads kayakers on a half-day lobster luncheon paddle that takes in Fort Foster and heads up shady Chauncey Creek, with a lunch stop at a lobster pound. A seal in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine. Crescent Beach itself is a mile-long half-moon scattered with skipping stones and ringed with beach roses. Built by architect John Calvin Stevens in the oh-soNew England Shingle style in 1914, the Colony is a landmark with ocean views and a straight-up beach of its own, right across the street. MOVE OVER, OGUNQUIT, YORK'S GOT A DRAMATIC CLIFF WALK OF ITS OWN. Heavy use. Perkins Cove 24 Hills Beach Rte. 7. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, toilets. Light use. Who needs a pontoon boat when youre naturally buoyant? The dinner menu changes from week to week, but the generous and piquant fish tacos are always in season, as are the Dark N Stormies the official cocktail of the many regulars holding down barstools. You may even have the opportunity to see birds that dont normally visit the mainland. . , Bingham. We're a non-profit and community-based organization dedicated to seabird conservation and preserving Maine's coast in hopes that we can preserve the habitats of Atlantic seabirds and other wildlife. Acadia National Park,a couple hours north of Portland, Maine,is one of the best places to see wildlife in Maine for many reasons other than moose. 1A. Seaplane service throughout Maine & New England. Visit themainebeaches.com for more info and its never a bad idea to call the local town office with questions. York Harbors -mile shoreline path an out-and-back walk from York Harbor Beach doesnt have its neighbors notoriety, in part because its more rugged (a mix of paved segments with railings and unimproved trail) and in part because decades of landowner squabbles have kept access in flux. Moose can be spotted diving for dinner in wet boggy areas, chilling out in gravel pits, and doing some sightseeing of their own on hiking or snowmobile trails. Gray seals are bigger; they're between 7 and 8 feet long, and can. $6 Maine residents, $8 non-residents. Moderate use. Moderate use. Moderate use. 103. 207-371-2616, Every year, I return to this spot. Maines Holy Donut micro-chain has a Scarborough outpost a few miles from the towns best beaches. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 207-363-1333. Its also easier to go seaglunking at low tide, and searching after a summer storm can pay dividends, as more glass tends to wash up then. Experience the 9 Buildings of the Museums of Old York Maine, Locals Guide to the Best Kennebunkport Boat Tours. Sandy, free parking, toilets. Sandy, paid parking, lifeguards, showers and toilets. From $189. To report seal strandings south of Maine, please call the NOAA Fisheries Stranding Hotline: (866) 755-6622. Old Village Inn. A seaside destination resort within walking distance of Crescent Beach and Kettle Cove, with stylish rooms, legendary service, a trendsetting seafood restaurant, and a garden pool, bocce court, and fire pit that attract families. Check out the replica of the Maine Lobsterman (there are identical statues around Maine and in Washington, DC), originally modeled on local fisherman H. Elroy Snoody Johnson. Expect about an hour of instruction and another hour of fishing. 207-644-8300. . } But over the years, we've had good luck at the Indian Point Blagdon Preserve, especially at low tide. Barnacle Billys Scout rocky, rather than sandy, beaches, since sea glass often ends up wedged in among the rocks. 207-371-2990. Lands End 96 Seguinland Rd., Georgetown. 207-371-2303. THERES A SHIPWRECK BURIED BENEATH YORKS SHORT SANDS BEACH. Puffins arent the only birds that Maine can boast. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education Peek over marine scientists' shoulders as they research lobsters, mussels, scallops, and other shellfish. This amusement park hosts an expansive arcade, Kiddieland, & Galaxy Coaster and carousel as well as Fireworks every Thusday night by the Pier. I appreciate your time. Moderate use. 7 Little Beach Marginal Way, off Israel Head Rd. To report any stranded marine mammal, or if a seal appears to be abandoned, appears on a crowded beach, or shows signs of illness or injury, notify the Maine Marine Animal Reporting Hotline, 1-800-532-9551. Its cottages stud the nearby shore and forest. It is thought that females from Massachusetts migrate to quiet islands in New Hampshire and southern Maine to pup. 207-646-6263. One of southern Maines consistently excellent restaurants, Mark Gaier and Clark Frasiers 12-year-old seaside eatery manages to thread the needle of upscale ($30 dinner entres that wow, like an Indian-spiced braised lamb shank) and approachable (Thursday burger nights in the shoulder seasons, when a creatively topped burger and a local pint run you $13). A noreaster removed enough sand from the beach to uncover the wreck for the first time in modern memory. PO Box 160 John Steinbeck, writing in Travels With Charley, 1962. Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center. Live. By continuing to navigate through this site or by clicking Approve, you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our privacy notice. Coveside Immerse yourselves in the history and lore, that include rescues, heroism, Sailor the bell ringing dog, even an 1896 murder/suicide. For better or for worse, the states beach-speckled southernmost 50 or so coastal miles are Maine for legions of summertime visitors. 207-883-5100. Cliff House. Thanks so much. Rmew / Flickr. Hope it helps. When you look out on the Jonesport and Beals harbor, you see only working lobsterboats. The 17th running of the islands scrappy jazz fest is spread out across three venues: the Stonington Opera House(1 Opera House Ln., Stonington), The Reach Center for the Performing Arts (249 North Deer Isle Rd., Deer Isle), and gWatson Gallery (68 Main St., Stonington). I had read that September through April is the best time to see them but read reviews from July and August that said they saw plenty. Peek over marine scientists shoulders as they research lobsters, mussels, scallops, and other shellfish. Two miles of moderately challenging trails weave through this 71-acre property on a peninsula between Seal Cove and Long Cove on the Damariscotta River. , Greenville. While all of Maines wildlife is spectacular, nothing quite compares to the whale. Former state rep Josiah Chase almost turned his oceanfront parcel into a cottage subdivision, but a civic-minded pal, architect F. Raymond Brewster, convinced him to donate it to the town instead. The age class of harp seal we tend to see are the juveniles, who are around 12-14 months old . On Sundays, hit up the Kittery Community Market for picnic supplies, live music, and a kids corner with art and science projects. 208. When you visit the Museums of Old, Read More Experience the 9 Buildings of the Museums of Old York MaineContinue, The Maine Waterfront Dining Experience Food and water.
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