Every year I get SO excited at the promise of sweater weather and fall colors!! While for me there is no doubt that New England takes the cake on the subject, there is also undoubtedly a lot of autumnal beauty to be found throughout the US and Canada. Here are some of the places that captured our hearts during our past trips through New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Maine, Quebec, Virginia, and Oregon. The list is by no means exhaustive and I’m already planning another October trip to Maine and Canada woohoo!
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Small Town, Big Heart: Discovering Skowhegan, Maine
A longtime friendship enhances the small-town charm of a hamlet in Maine.
By Oana Harrison
PUBLISHED in ROVA Magazine, December 2024/January 2025 issue
Often, the best travel destinations are small towns, hidden gems that make a special impression. Skowhegan, Maine was one of these destinations. We visited the New England town in the fall of 2019 and caught up with a friend while we were there. Here is the story.
Continue reading “Small Town, Big Heart: Discovering Skowhegan, Maine”Lobstah! Because Maine.
When in Maine, one MUST have LOBSTAH! On our last day in Skowhegan, our local friend, Louise scoured the stores and brought home several handsome fresh lobsters and steamers (soft shell clams). Together with her mom and sister, Louise prepared a most delicious and decadent lunch for us before we headed out of town.
Continue reading “Lobstah! Because Maine.”Portland, Maine
After we visited Bar Harbor and had the mandatory hot lobster rolls, we wanted to explore Maine a little further. The Two Rivers Campground where we parked our RV was only a few minutes’ drive from downtown Skowhegan, Maine. Located by the banks of Kennebec River, Skowhegan is known for its impressive class IV and V rapids, which are coveted by enthusiast whitewater rafters. However, all we knew about it was that Louise, a friend whom we knew from our dancing days, lived there. We enjoyed seeing her again and she joined us on our visit of nearby Portland, Maine.
Continue reading “Portland, Maine”Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain, Maine
We arrived in Maine after an enchanting road trip from Quebec to Skowhegan on Route 201, and settled in at the Two Rivers RV Park, a quiet campground on the banks of the Kennebec River and Wesserunsett Stream.
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