Month: July 2016

Back To School Shopping

Entrance to Freeport Village Station at dusk, perfect for vacationing in Maine or exploring what to do in Maine.

Back to school shopping is here.  Hard to believe it is August 1st however, here we are once again.  Time to think about backpacks, new pants (that fit), shoes.  Yet there is still summer to be enjoyed, so why not combine your back-to-school shopping with a little vacation?  Freeport is your perfect destination.  Spend a… Read more »

Top Paddling Destinations in Casco Bay

Shrubs with red flowers in the foreground, sandy beach, calm sea—ideal for kayaking Casco Bay and exploring its islands.

Freeport is so much more than shopping.  For those who love to hike and paddle, the mid-coast region of Maine is a spectacular destination. Casco Bay is home to 365 islands covering 200 square miles of the spectacular Atlantic Ocean.  Running from Cape Elizabeth (just south of Portland) to Cape Small (in the north), we… Read more »

Walking & Hiking Near Freeport

Rocky shoreline with boulders and trees—perfect for vacationing in Maine under a clear blue sky.

One of the most frequently asked questions we get, besides where to find the best lobster, is where to enjoy a good walk or a nice hike.  While there are many places within a short drive, we have several favorites.  Here they are, in no particular order! Wolfe’s Neck State Park – nice easy trails… Read more »