Let’s talk about Maine. One of the things I so appreciate about this state and the people who live here is this – the people of Maine love Maine. It’s inspiring to be in a place where the locals love it as much as the tourists. Other Half and I make regular trips to Maine. We enjoy the personality and natural beauty of the area, but the real reason we come is right here: 
We are staying at Wassamki Springs Campground. We stayed here last year. It works for us as it’s only 10 minutes from the kids.
The campground is wooded with a beautiful lake at it’s center. The campground owners have it figured out – during our stay we’ve seen youth groups, birthday parties, ball teams, tour buses and lousy bands come through. (I think the bands required serious alcohol to appreciate.) It was also Halloween in July.
Part of the fun of camping is walking the campground. You never know what you’ll see. This year we spotted a super cute “glamping” trailer. I spoke with the husband. He said it was “All his wife’s doing.” If you ask me, she did a fine job of capturing the vintage quaintness.
We also spotted our second ever official tiny house. We spotted one in Texas earlier this year. We walked by the tiny house numerous times but never once saw anyone there. I was planning to politely ask for a tour – but no luck.
The kids joined us for swimming and a cookout. Other Half has become darn good at smoking baby back ribs on his Traeger. We finished the day with a rousing game of UNO. The first of many during our weeklong visit.
We also made a stop at our favorite Portland fish market, Harbor Fish. This place is walking distance from where the boats come in. Now that’s fresh.
Gotta have a lobster dinner when you’re in Maine.
Complete with Snickerdoodle Cupcakes made by the grandkids.
On our last day in Maine we went to Wolfe’s Neck State Park in Freeport. Freeport is also the home of LL Bean. Wolfe’s Neck Park is an Osprey habitat. Osprey are a large fish-eating bird of prey. They are also called fish eagles. The nests are huge and remind you of Bald Eagle nests. We picnicked on the rocks and took in the shoreline views.
We also had fun taking pics.
And more pics. Leaving Maine is always bittersweet for us. We’ll be back. Next stop Plymouth Mass.