The Perfect Maine Summer | Towns to Visit
Whether it’s a tourist hotspot or frequently mostly by locals, these quintessential summer towns are a starting point for a weekend getaway.
Belgrade
The Perfect Maine Summer | Lakes
With over 6,000 lakes in the state of Maine, there are no shortage of inland waters that are worth the trip. Explore these lakes and find much more than just a place to swim. Lake St. George In the small … Continue reading
Frozen Face-Off
A luminous moon and a sprinkle of stars have emerged above the trees that encircle Messalonskee Lake. Shuffling carefully across its frozen surface, shadowy figures break through plumes of mist, as the warmth of their breath quickly dissipates in the sharp … Continue reading
Back to Camp
The weather isn’t ideal for alumnae weekend at Camp Runoia in Belgrade: it’s raining and cool for mid-August. But since the chance to participate in the Oak Island Swim comes only every five years, 11 hardy women plunge into Great Pond for … Continue reading
Belgrade Lakes
When I heard I would be spending a weekend in the Belgrade Lakes I reached out to my old friend, river guide Taylor Steeves. Taylor has always had a passion for the Maine outdoors and a great sense of adventure, … Continue reading
Belgrade Lakes
A vacation from a vacation. Our time in Belgrade Lakes is a welcome weekend of relaxation after a ten-day whirlwind tour of Spain. Friday 2:45 p.m. on the road My husband Byron has to work until the end of the … Continue reading
Belgrade Lakes, Waterville, + Mount Vernon
Photographs + stories by Maine magazine staff It’s a girls’ weekend in Belgrade Lakes and we are ready with bathing suits, bottles of wine, and a trunk that’s roomy enough to cart back a good antique find. My friend … Continue reading
Belgrade Lakes
48 HOURS-October 2013 Photographs + stories by Maine magazine staff: Emily McConnell Emily McConnell Assistant Publisher Friday 1:00 p.m. @ Portland I load my luggage, grab a hot dog from a food truck in Portland, and hit the road. This drive … Continue reading
