Tag Archives: Maine

Peaks Island Escape

Posted on July 10, 2012 by anniegraves1

Adjectives ensue on the ferry ride to Peaks Island from Portland, Maine. Frothy, brilliant, sparkling, sea-salty. Everything a quick 20-minute ferry ride should be. The boat docks at Forest City Landing, where Casco Bay ferries have been unloading since the … Continue reading →

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Johnson Hall Museum: The Greatest Show on Earth…in Maine

Posted on February 12, 2012 by anniegraves1

Nothing can prepare you for Johnson Hall Museum. Sure, you could catalog everything Bill Johnson has collected since he was 10 and plunked onto his 15-acre property on Route 1, outside Wells, Maine. But just try to find a theme—go … Continue reading →

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Eccentric New England: Weird Destinations and Quirky Pit Stops

Posted on February 3, 2012 by anniegraves1

There are loads of great travel quotes, but one of my favorites is from Antonio Machado, a popular Spanish poet: “Traveler, there is no path, paths are made by walking.” It’s got just the right mix of mystery, mysticism, and expansiveness … Continue reading →

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