Maine Covered Bridges While most of Maine’s covered bridges have long since collapsed or fallen victim to nature, nine historic covered bridges still remain. The oldest original covered bridge still standing in Maine is Hemlock Bridge built in 1857. The newest original bridge is Watson Bridge built in 1911. Two of the nine bridges, Babb and …
People pan for gold in Maine? You bet, at Coos Canyon, a very popular roadside stop along the Swift River in Byron! This hidden gem is definitely worth the trip. This scenic stop is a 500-yard gorge that sits right next to the road. It’s a great place to stretch your legs or have lunch. The …
Where are the 4×4 off-road trails? Several people have asked me where the offroad trails are for Jeeps and other vehicles in Maine. You might as well be asking me for the pin number to my ATM card- I won’t tell you. The reason is simple- we belong to a Jeep club that practices Leave …
Find a Maine Apple Orchard Near You The leaves are changing and the fall harvest is here! Now is the perfect time of year to gather your family and friends and head to a local apple orchard. Many orchards offer a lot more than apples, including fresh produce, baked goods, gifts and farm tours. Below …
Just outside of East Millinocket I noticed Ledge Falls on my DeLorme Atlas when planning a visit to Gauntlet Falls recently (map 43). Since it was on the way, I figured we would check it out! I was surprised to notice that these are not very big “falls” at all. I’m sure they sound like …