Speed shop in a mall but don’t make the mistake of rushing through this botanical garden. Landscape designers were busy wrapping stems and trunks with miles of LED lights in brilliant color combinations. The Coastal Maine Botanical Garden (CMBG for short) is a magical living wonder of natural abundance and wild aesthetics both in the […]
Summer might be synonymous with lobster but did you know that the best time to eat them is in late fall? From mid-Sept through November the quality of the hard-shell lobster meat is at its best: firmer and meatier. Underwater cages called lobster pots are stacked up all over the busy piers of Boothbay, Maine. […]
Did you know that Fido is Latin for faithfulness? Can’t bear to leave your furry faithful at home? Us neither! You don’t need to when you vacation in Portland, Maine. Our tails were wagging at the number of restaurants, hotels, parks, and beaches that rolled out the red carpet for our pooch while visiting last weekend. […]
It’s late September – the pools have all closed, the lawnmower is collecting cobwebs and the kids are back in school. What’s left to do? Keep the momentum going by hiking the Adirondacks, of course! Mom and I and our dog Renee enjoyed a short tramp up Thomas & Cat Mountains in the Adirondacks this […]
While most people focus on what’s ahead when they hike we suggest looking down at the forest floor. It’s there where you’ll find wild edibles of every shape, size, color and texture. We found these intoxicating mushrooms along a trail leading to Laura’s Tower in Stockbridge, M.A. The fungi hunt is a fascination shared by […]
Beautiful backdrops, friendly locals, and a fascinating history are interwoven into the tapestry of the growing Saranac Lake community By Sonja Stark The principles of wellness and science are interwoven into the tapestry of a small village tucked among the hills of the Adirondacks called Saranac Lake. The culturally-rich destination invites visitors to experience the […]
An excursion on the W.W. Durant is truly a special occasion. The tour boat is modeled after the steam boats that once cruised the Raquette Lake in the 19th century. She’s unequivocally adored by all who sail her but most especially the guy behind the wheel, Captain Dean Pohl. Pohl is both the designer and […]
“You realize, it was me who invented it? Yup, that’s right, all me and very few people know that,” smiles the bearded mustache behind a makeshift cooking table. “Hmmm, the nursery rhyme?” I’m guessing. “No, the chicken nugget!” grinned Peter Piper of Pennyslvania Pickle fame. Peter’s real name is Monty and his business poster reads […]
