As the holidays quickly approach, we thought it only appropriate to take this opportunity to talk about gratitude. It is being thankful for what we have that enables us to see the glass “half-full, not “half-empty.” This one simple word, gratitude, is packed with special superpowers …

Acadia National Park is one of the smallest national parks in the United States with under 50,000 acres. It is also one of the most popular of the parks, attracting 3 million visitors annually. In spite of its relatively small size, Acadia National Park offers an abundance of attractions from rocky beaches to wetlands to spruce-fir forests & granite mountain peaks, of which Cadillac Mountain is the most famous.

It’s no secret that we love Maine lobster, and we’re willing to bet that you love it too! Take that love of lobster to the next level and read this list of interesting facts about the Maine lobster. We’ll bet you never knew fact #7!

Of all the famous foods in New England, the lobster roll are perhaps the most hotly debated. Hot or cold? Butter or mayonnaise? Celery or lettuce? Who made the first lobster roll? Who makes the best lobster roll? If you're not from New England, this may seem like a trivial argument. But rest assured that [...]

Planning to visit Bar Harbor, Maine with your family? Mount Dessert Island has so many wonderful spots for both dogs and kids. Let me share a few of my favorite spots with you that my family and I have enjoyed over the years.

The best lobster in the world comes from Maine. Visiting Bar Harbor? Never tried lobster? Lobster should always be fresh, not frozen. Restaurants serving fresh lobster often display live tanks, allowing customers to pick their own. Want to learn more about Maine Lobster? Read our 15 Things to Know!

Visiting Bar Harbor, Maine? Learn the top ten fun facts about Bar Harbor? Bar Harbor is ranked as the eighth most popular summer destination in the United States. It is the home of Acadia National Park, the oldest park east of the Mississippi. Visitors enjoy kayaking, biking, whale-watching, shopping, & Maine lobster.

During the Gilded Age, Bar Harbor was the summer resort of the “rich and the famous,” rivaling Newport, Rhode Island with glamorous hotels and estates of grandeur along the shoreline. These estates were referred to as “cottages,” and were built by many of the wealthiest industrialists, including the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, and Roosevelts …