Rachel Carson's Last Letter From Newagen Inn - "But most of all I shall remember the monarchs..."

 

Each year the return of the Monarch butterflies marks the transition from the busy Summer season to a more relaxed Fall. September 10 is the 45th anniversary of a letter that was written by Rachel Carson on her last full day in Maine to her dear friend Dorothy Freeman. That morning the two of them sat on the west lawn of the Newagen Inn as Rachel’s declining health forced her to consider her own mortality. To read the letter please click below...

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Autumn Getaway in Maine - 5 Reasons to Visit Boothbay Harbor this Fall

You know Autumn is just around the bend when "back to school" ads pop up and you pack away your favorite flip-flops. With cooler temperatures, a few changing leaves and diminishing traffic on coastal routes in New England, this is the ideal time to plan a Fall Getaway. Why not consider Boothbay Harbor located in Maine's scenic Mid Coast region? Not familiar with with quintessential seaside village? Well, I have five reasons why you should visit Boothbay Harbor, nicknamed the Soul of the Maine Coast.

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Top 10 Things to do in Boothbay Harbor

1. Windjammer Days
For 46 years, gorgeous, fully rigged, tall masted ships have sailed into Boothbay Harbor for this historic two-day celebration on the Maine coast. This is an event that you do not want to miss.

On your "to do" list be sure to take Balmy Days fireworks cruise or their 1 hour cruise. For the more adventurous, visit Tidal Transit for their Guided Kayak Tour which will take you up close and personal with these majestic ships. For some good old fashioned family fun, don't miss the nostalgic small town parade and the blueberry pancake breakfast waterfront in the harbor.

Bob Brooke travel writer for 2 Camels had this to say about Windjammer Days, "Surviving the vagaries of fog, the economy and changing ownership of vessels, the Windjammer Days festival is a firmly anchored, highly successful and popular local tradition in Boothbay. Originally a one-day event featuring a few windjammers, it has grown to a two-day extravaganza, which includes parades, concerts, sporting events and an auction as well as the fleet of majestic windjammers complemented with impressive military vessels. But really what everyone comes for is to see the magnificent Windjammers. With over a dozen two and three-masted schooners under full sail, it's a breathtaking site."

To read the full article on 2 Camels click here. To read the other 9 things to do in Boothbay Harbor, please click below.

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