Maine

July 12, 2009

Hiking Mt. Ti’rem and Hawk Mountain in Waterford, Maine

If you enjoy the view of either Mt. Ti’rem or Hawk Mountain from your lakefront property, you might also enjoy the view of Keoka Lake, Bear Pond, Little Moose Pond and Long Lake from their summits. On a clear day, you can even see Sebago Lake […]
July 9, 2009

Cruising on the Songo River Queen to the Songo Locks in Naples, Maine

For a leisurely way to view Long Lake and Brandy Pond lakefront properties, why not take a ride on the Songo River Queen II, which docks on the Causeway in Naples. Relive a bygone era and travel from Long Lake in Naples to the Songo River, […]
July 7, 2009

Pleasant Mountain – the Perfect Perch for Viewing the Hills and Lakes of Western Maine

Maine lakefront real estate buyers are finding out what area hikers have known for a long time – you can see a lot of great lakefront real estate (and other nice vistas) from the higher reaches of Pleasant Mountain. At 2006 feet, Pleasant Mountain, the tallest […]
July 6, 2009

Summer Visitors Enjoy Historic Waterford Flat and Keoka Lake

Located along Routes 35, 37 and 118, the three villages of Waterford, Maine are nestled in the rolling hills of western Maine. There are several pretty bodies of water in Waterford – Papoose, McWain, Bear, Duck and Little Moose Ponds to name the prominent ponds. In […]
July 5, 2009

Summer Vacation Should Include Visit to Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, Maine

Maine Black Bear in the Pool at Maine Wildlife Park After you’ve finished searching for that perfect vacation home on Little Sebago Lake, Sabbathday Lake, Range Pond, or Crystal Lake, why not check out the wildlife at Maine Wildlife Park on Rte. 26 in Gray, Maine. The […]
July 3, 2009

Perambulating the Boundary – All 34 Miles of It – of Otisfield, Maine

Otisfield, Maine is one of those out-of-the-way places, bordering Norway, Oxford, Poland, Casco, Naples and Harrison. The town encompasses 40 square miles of land and 4.3 square miles of water – and its boundary is 34 miles in length. G. Howard Dyer, a great storyteller who loves […]
July 2, 2009

Independence Day Brings “4 on the 4th” to Bridgton, Maine

A road racing friend of mine writes: The “4 on the 4th” Road Race in Bridgton is a traditional way for our family to celebrate Independence Day. First thing in the morning we come together to run or cheer on the runners at the annual race. […]
July 1, 2009

Brownfield has its Famous Bog, Burnt Meadow Pond, and the Saco River

Gems come in many shapes and sizes as you’ll discover while searching for a lakefront property in the lakes region of western Maine. Burnt Meadow Pond, the Saco River and Brownfield Bog are gems in Brownfield, Maine. Though located only a few miles south of Fryeburg […]
June 30, 2009

“Eat Local” is Mantra at St. Joseph’s College on Sebago Lake in Standish

Located 18 miles northwest of Portland and two hours from Boston is the small liberal arts school called St. Joseph’s College of Maine. St. Joe’s, as we Mainers fondly refer to it, is situated on 350 acres with magnificent lakefrontage on beautiful Sebago Lake in Standish. […]