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The view from Mount Battie, looking down upon Camden Harbor

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Camden Hills State Park

8/2/2010 - If you came to Camden, you better have packed more than just flip-flops. The Camden Hills offer some of the most scenic strolls in Maine, whether you decide to tackle the steep half-mile hike up Mount Battie (the trail starts at the end of Megunticook Street, shown at the point… SEE MORE
Camden, Maine, where the mountains really do meet the sea.

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Camden: A Full Appreciation

5/1/2012 - Camden is one of the most beautiful places on this earth, let alone on the Maine coast. I count it as a daily blessing that I can walk to the shores of Penobscot Bay, or hike the twisting trails of Camden Hills State Park. The light that hangs over the… SEE MORE
Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

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Fishing 101: Special Fishing Laws in Maine

10/28/2020 - Please review this section to determine if the body of water you wish to fish has any special regulations that differ from the General Fishing Laws Seasons and Bag Limits or the General Fishing Laws. Note: If the body of water is not listed, then the General Fishing Seasons and Bag Limits and General Fishing Laws apply. Keep… SEE MORE
Owls Head harbor.

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Counting My Summer Blessings On The Maine Coast

6/30/2014 - As I walked the shoreline of Owls Head State Park last night, I was reminded how easily my senses can surrender to a summer night on the Maine coast. The whipping wind, the sweeping fields, and the bright blue ocean all surrounded me in a lovely portrait of early evening… SEE MORE
Resting along Moosabec Reach on Beals Island.

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Winter on the Maine Coast Is Something to Savor

12/29/2012 - With a recent batch of fresh snow on the ground, winter has finally arrived to the coast of Maine. Temperatures are predicted to drop below zero at night. Contrary to many opinions, I almost prefer the coast in the dead of winter, when the sea smoke hovers above the ocean… SEE MORE
Rolling toward Gilkey Harbor, Islesboro. Photo by Tom Young/USHarbors.com.

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Enjoying the Passing of Time and Tide in Gilkey Harbor

12/13/2011 - Rolling toward Gilkey Harbor in the company of following swells kicked up by the stiff southwesterly breeze, we intercepted a fleet of sleek Dark Harbor 20s. The classic one-design racers were slicing toward the windward mark just off Minot Ledge that was covered in sunbathing seals (a familiar sight on… SEE MORE