Maine
Is A Must-See State by Caitlina Fuller
Take
the Kids to Maine! by Macon Gravlee
Take
the Kids to Maine! by Macon Gravlee
It is always a difficult
task to try and come up with interesting activities for the children when
they accompany you on your trips around the country. Notice I say it may
be difficult but it is not impossible. As an example, we decided to take
a vacation to the state of Maine and as anyone would guess there simply
is not an abundance of things for children to do. We still decided that
there was sufficient interest on our part to visit this great part of America
and as such we decided to still complete our travel plans.
Water
and Boat, Maine, New Hampshire Border, USA
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Most visitors to Maine never
consider the possibility that Maine could also be considered a farm rich
area. There are in fact a vast number of actual working farms located in
this section of the nation. We decided that one way in which we could enjoy
the state's great outdoor environment as well as to provide the children
with some interesting activities was to spend the day on one of the many
animal farms in the state. The children were actually excited about this
prospect as they would be able to see what happens on the farm while getting
to know and understand other children.
We were fortunate enough
to locate a farm in Rockport that does exactly that. It was the Aldermere
Farm. As you approach this vast farm you will begin to see acres of beautiful
pasture land filled with the cows known as Belted Galloways. These are
an interesting breed of cow in that they have a band of white which goes
completely around their mid sections of their bodies. Besides seeing these
unusual cows the farm offers the visitors a variety of seasonal tours as
well as established activity programs.
Lush
Forest, Acadia National Park, Maine
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No farm visit of course could
be complete without a side trip to nearby Jefferson's Blueberry Hills Farm.
You will find a vast array of farm animals here ranging from cows, and
cattle, pigs, Shetland ponies, chickens and goats. Before you depart this
farm you are offered the opportunity to purchase some of the finest organic
produce in the area. In addition you can even watch them make their own
syrup as they tap into their maple trees each year.
In the fall you will see
how busy the farms apple orchards become as the harvest begins. There is
always something going on around the farm at all times of the year. Often
you will find that many of the farms act as bed and breakfast inns allowing
you to remain on the farm as long as you so desire.
As you can readily see traveling
to just about any area of the nation can be an exciting adventure for not
only the adults but the children as well.
You could stay at a Bed and
Breakfast. These accommodations offer a pleasant alternative to the crowded
and mass produced lodgings of more heavily populated areas. Each B&B,
house, or cottage has its own unique rural setting with accommodations
which range from basic to exceedingly comfortable. Come experience the
best in rural Maine and life on a farm.
By their very nature, these
lodgings are as different as people, each with its own flavor, personality,
and - best of all - its own host. Our goal is to provide our guests with
a total change of atmosphere from the urban environment, and our primary
product is peace and quiet at an affordable price.
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