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Bath July 4th Parade

Posted in Events, Holidays, tagged , , , , , , , , , on June 30, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Every once and awhile, MP goes through old photos and is reminded of a great event. Such is the case with the colorful, wonderfully quirky July 4th parade in Bath. We visited during the summer of 2013, and even though it was a hot, sweaty morning, our whole family just loved everything about this festive, community-powered parade.

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The parade takes place this year on Tuesday, July 4 at 10 a.m. and is part of a town wide celebration called Bath Heritage Days. The event features a carnival, live music and more great activities the whole family can enjoy (the Kids’ Day on July 3 is especially fun for little ones). FMI and parade details, visit here.

Happy fourth, friends!

PS: A favorite ice cream shop in Bath.

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Sunday Strolls: Cascade Falls

Posted in Adventure, Trails, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on May 5, 2017| Leave a Comment »

As soon as the weather turns warmer, our family seeks out walks that are new to us. The Trout Pond Trail to Cascade Falls, which is part of Saco Bay Trails, is only 1/4 mile long and dog-friendly. And since spring is the season when waterfalls run fastest, we thought it would be a great time to visit.

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Meet Darcy Sauers: The Woman Behind the Portland Mom & Baby Expo

Posted in Events, Giveaways, parenting, Sponsors, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on April 5, 2017| 3 Comments »

Flash back to nearly 11 years ago when MP was a new mom. Her go-to resources included a few friends who recently had babies, babycenter.com, a collection of parenting books on the bedside table and her obstetrician. If an event existed to expose her to everything her community had to offer new parents, she would have jumped at the chance to go.

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Maine Maple Sunday: 6 Unique Spots

Posted in Events, Farms, Food, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2017| Leave a Comment »

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Spring is finally here and with this welcome new season comes a statewide celebration of all things maple. To help you decide where to go with your family, we scoured 81 listings to find some of the most unique places to visit.

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Dog Sledding at Heywood Kennel

Posted in Adventure, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 3, 2017| Leave a Comment »

In February, when the first of two big snowstorms hit, our family visited Heywood Kennel in Augusta for our inaugural dog sledding adventure. Owner Colby Briggs and his partner Erin Noll have operated the kennels since May 2016 after his parents retired from the business.

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Located off a busy road, Heywood is home to a wood-fired warming hut and 30 good-natured sled dogs. The temperature was below 20-degrees on the morning we arrived, and our hosts were kind enough to offer extra snow pants (MP forgot her own) and hand warmers. Once we were ready, Colby warned us that the dogs would be loud when we met them at the kennels and for good reason. After a mild January with little snow, the dogs couldn’t wait to pull a sled.

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February Vacation Fun at Wells Reserve

Posted in Activities, Sponsors, Trails, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 16, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Wells Reserve at Laudholm is home to a beautiful historic farmhouse and 7-miles of trails where families can explore forest, a salt marsh and estuary, and Laudholm Beach. The wide open spaces in between are perfect for sledding, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. If that weren’t enough to entice you, the staff at the Reserve has a few great days of activities planned for February vacation  — from nature-inspired camps and crafts to a day dedicated to spending time outdoors.

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Family Getaways: Maine Forest Yurts

Posted in Adventure, Travel, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on February 4, 2017| Leave a Comment »

You have to love a getaway that’s less than 30 minutes from your home, but makes you feel as if you’re hundreds of miles away. In our case, Maine Forest Yurts, which is located in Durham, is such a place. The 100-acre retreat, which opened in 2013, is owned and operated by Bob Crowley, winner of the reality series “Survivor: Gabon,” his wife, Peggy and their adult children. The secluded property includes three yurts, wide trails to explore, a fairy house village and a shallow pond that’s great for skating.

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