Harbors
A Bar Harbor “Cottage”
A 1930's summer mansion with a secret
A Sea Captain and the House He Built
From Kittery to Calais, Maine’s coastal towns and cities are graced with 19th-century homes built by the state’s prosperous shipbuilders, vessel owners, and sea captains. In Brunswick, one of the most notable is the Captain George W. McManus House of 1858.
Sea Tales at the Big Table
Back in Rockland’s fishing heyday, fishermen would gather around a big table at a local bar and share stories.
All the Things You Never Knew About Barnacles
Strong-shelled and firmly cemented in place, barnacles shrug off even the strongest waves at high tide. Sharp-edged and closely clustered, they are a reminder that the sea is rough and therefore tend to be avoided. Their ubiquity means they also tend to be ignored—except by naturalists.
Boating Simplified: A Sailor takes to Canoes
A long-time sailor discovers the hassle-free joy of canoeing.
Clara Martin and the Earliest Guide for Mount Desert Island Tourists
One of the earliest guidebooks to Mount Desert was written by a woman, Clara Barnes Martin.
Tracking the Health of Acadia’s Lakes
Protecting the water supplies in Acadia.
I Can’t Believe What I Just Heard
In his years as a Maine wildlife biologist Ron Joseph has heard some wild tales.
Fly Reel Makers of Maine
Maine’s storied history of fishing tackle includes men who designed and built early salmon reels.
A Maine Tradition
Trolling for salmon is an art in relaxation. A seasoned angler has some good tips.
