This beach is the reason I moved to Winthrop! Situated on the end of Maranacook Lake, this little…read moretown beach is my favorite local spot for a swim, float, picnic, and family outing! In peak summer days the shore is lined with families, food trucks, kids on bikes, boaters, kayakers, and all other species of lake lovers. The waters of Maranacook Lake are clear, pristine, and brisk! The beach is easily walked to from downtown Winthrop, which is lined with cool shops, a subway, couple of eateries. The town beach is clean, nicely maintained, trash receptacles are available, lots of green space to picnic and chill. The boat launch is nearby as is a lovely park with benches and a community gazebo. On the 4th of July this is THE place to be! Amazing fireworks food trucks, and of course the Winthrop PD regularly patrols so you can take your leisure in a safe, monitored location. As a local I love using the beach in the off season. There's always tons of free parking and the Winthrop peeps are just great, kind, people who don't mind sharing their gem of a beach with out of towners who respect and abide the rules. While at the beach take a stroll, explore the neato downtown area, and soak up the sun and fun vibes! Bring the fam and chill on the shore of the beautiful Maranacook Lake. Oh! And boaters if you put in the lake check your boat and trailers for milfoil (a nasty invasive plant) it's the law in Maine. No milfoil in or out of our water bodies. Enjoy!

Very nice area to just relax, take in the view, enjoy the fresh breeze and kids can go for a swim…read more,fish etc.

Nice Place in the summer to go and listen to the bands. They…read moreoften have food trucks and is the place to be for fireworks Plenty of places to sit and watch the sturgeon jumping.

Spanning both sides of the Kennebec River near downtown Augusta, this park features some…read moremagnificent views of the river and the bridges that cross it. There is some parking nearby and it's a neat spot to stop and enjoy your lunch al fresco if the weather is nice. On the east side of the river, it's a concrete and stone walkway with some benches and seating. On the west side of the river, a picnic area, playground and grassy spots for running. [Review 10019 overall, 1602 of 2018.]

Granite City Park welcomes locals and tourists from all over. There is plenty of parking in the lot…read moreand on the street. This park is the heartbeat of Hallowell. Safe, clean and fun the citizens of Hallowell take great pride in their park. The conservation commission makes sure that in the spring the brush, and winter rubble is removed. If you're look for sturgeon this is THE place to be. End of May into June is peak Sturgeon jumping time and the Kennebec River will not disappoint. You'll see sturgeon leaping from the river, ducks, eagles, cranes, hawks, and turtles abound. Hallowell is a foodie destination. There are numerous outside dining areas, live music, craft local beer, killer cocktails, fun antique shops, and funky markets to discover. Grab a coffee and stroll the quaint streets, hit up the bakery, and explore the rail trail. Granite City Park is the cornerstone of this amazing city. Steeped in history, Granite City Park is a multi-use location. July sees it hosting food trucks and vendors for Old Hallowell Day, this is THE front row seats to an incredible fireworks display. Summertime you'll find the parks immaculate gardens in full bloom. Lounge in the sun, picnic, ride bikes on the rail trail, jog, walk, and just enjoy this city oasis. The park is ADA compliant with ramps, and handicap porta-potty that is fresh and clean each time I've used it. This is a spot for artists, writers, readers, and it's also a great place for a first date! You cannot smoke here, or in any park or eating place in Maine, there are trash recepticals scattered about - please pick up after your pets and use these recepticles. I hope you enjoy one of my favorite places to while away a summer day.

My wife and I went to granite City Park Thursday June 26th. I am in a wheelchair and my wife was…read moretrying to get me in my wheelchair onto the ramp to go down to the seating area. We could not have done it without the help of two very helpful and friendly ladies. We would like to thank them again for their generous help. While we were down overlooking the river, for sturgeons jumped out of the water in front of us. I only saw one actually clear the water by 3 ft. The rest happened so fast at all was and heard was a smack of the splash as a landed back in the water it was a beautiful day to be there. And lucky enough to see the sturgeon jumping. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Again thank you ladies for your help getting me on to the ramp.

As a family this was our first time at Vaughan woods and we will be back many times. It's a short…read morewalk/ hike through the woods and the waterfalls and bridges as well as the different kinds of trees make this a beautiful walk in any season. The trails are not marked well and to which trail your on but the path is easy to see. Come and check this out if your in the Augusta area.

If you're looking for a pleasant walk through the woods and you happen to be in the area, take a…read morecouple hours and lose yourself in Vaughan Woods where there are plenty of accessible and relatively easy (outside of some serious root systems poking through the ground) trails to walk, a large field to daydream in, plenty of old world charming stone bridges to cross and look for trolls under, and a large dam that you can watch water trickle through or even walk above and see a big still pond. Unfortunately this feels a lot less magical as the name "Hobbitland" might imply. It feels more Three Billy Goats Gruff. Am I being too particular? As a girl who grew up loving and still loves fairy tales I just want to make it clear that while this walk is great: a) there's nothing all that shire-y about it (more just familiar Maine woods-y), and b) the happily ever after happens at the beginning (what I mean by that: the stone bridges and dam are the first thing you come across, while the rest of the trails are just paths through the woods. Call me spoiled, but I've done plenty of walks and hikes that have some destination that make it worth the effort, does that make sense?). So should you do this? Yes! With Spring there's a thousand green shades, and Fall introduces a million hues of orange, red, yellows. But now that I've done it once I probably wouldn't ever come again. There's far too much else to explore in this great state and there's only so many chapters left in my story!

Aquí tienes la traducción:…read more --- "The dog park on Sundays around 2 pm. We arrived at the dog park, and the rules are supposed to be that dogs under 35 pounds stay on one side, and dogs over 35 pounds stay on the left side of the park. There were three dogs over 35 pounds in the small dog area, and their owners did not move. A lady with her two small dogs tried to enter and from the outside said that one of the large dogs was growling, so she couldn't enter. An elderly man arrived with an aggressive and heavy dog and entered the small dog area. At that moment, I picked up my dog and told my husband to grab the smaller one. In less than a minute, the dog was attacking my dog, and if my husband hadn't grabbed her, who knows what would have happened. The owners stayed in the park where they didn't belong, and more large dogs kept arriving, along with about 10 more people. When we spoke to them from outside, after we had taken our dogs out, and told them to read the rules, a woman with curly blonde hair and three large black dogs, one named Stella, said, 'Who are we? That she had been organizing that gathering in the park for five years and how many times had we been there?' It's extremely rude and disrespectful. We are Maine residents, and we have the right to use the park. She should not be breaking the park rules, no matter how many 'years' she's been going there. Everyone was very rude, and there were several dog fights. I recorded everything, and even as we were walking back, the woman was talking about us as more people arrived. Attention should be given to these rules, and especially people who have been living here for years should be the first to follow them, be more polite, and more welcoming." --- I hit videos and pictures to send via email

Along the Kennebec River as it enters downtown Augusta, Mill Park looks like maybe it's been…read moreflooded a few times but these days, it is a large grassy space. Perfect for a run or to maybe exercise your dog. On a cool autumn day, it was pretty and it was peaceful. There are a dozen or so picnic tables and one large covered picnic area. There are a few dozen parking spaces as well. Signs indicate that this is where the farmer's market is held. [Review 10016 overall, 1599 of 2018.]

I live just across the river from here. I wish we had a park on the Randolph side too. Haha!…read more I love the Gardiner Waterfront in all seasons. Public art, green space, lots of events in the summer. Boating, fishing, bird and fish observation. The sturgeon jumping! The trails to walk. Plus a fairy village!

Awesome waterfront park in Gardiner, Maine on the Kennebec river. It has a boat launch to launch…read moreboats with lots of trailer parking and car parking. Huge wooden boardwalk on the Kennebec with a trail. Wooded trail that extends beyond the boardwalk along the river and railroad tracks. Great place to walk dogs and have them swim in the river. The trail goes for a mile or less. There are gnome homes and fairy houses along the trail. It is really cool. Fantasy like. It is so wooded and magical right along the Kennebec river. Awesome little adventure. Great for kids.

National historical building and cannon with views of Kennebec river. It is a brick powder house…read morestorage building built in the early 1800's to house ammunition. It is a cute building and cannon on High street with a little park with grass around it. Parking is on the street. It is really quaint and adorable. It will not take you too long to look around, but it is worth a trek. Great views from the top of hill. Beautifully scenic and historical. A step back in time when you are there.

We try to visit capitol buildings in each state we visit. Most recently, we visited the Maine State…read moreHouse. Nestled in Augusta, Maine, the capitol building is large and appeared pretty plain when we first arrived. There is visitor parking available on the side and in the back of the building. So when we arrived in the back, it looked like a large, unremarkable, white building. We decided to take a peek inside (it was nearly closing, so it was just a peek) and then take a walk around the perimeter. I'm so glad we did. The view from the front is pillared with and rotunda topped. It was lovely. The grounds aren't extensive but well appointed on the pathway leading to the front. We were happy we made the stop!

As I approached the Maine State House I noticed the impressive architecture with a large dome on…read moretop that is typical of most state houses. My expectations were high for the inside. It's one of the easier state houses to find the main entrance, and the security guard was very friendly since the visitor's desk was not being manned. He gave us a map, along with some advice on what to see, and sent us on our way. I went to the rotunda first, as it is usually the most impressive part of a state house. This one was surprisingly bland. I never thought I would use the word bland to describe the rotunda of a state house, but looking up into the dome that was the only word to come to mind. I went to the Senate and House chambers, and nothing much to see there either. There appeared to be a really cool painting of George Washington, but it was covered to protect it from nearby painting going on. The best part was a balcony with rocking chairs. The Main State House did not live up to my expectations on the inside. The grounds outside are nice, but nothing really impressive there either. The Maine State House does not stack up well against most of the state houses in this country.

I'm working my way through the Maine State Parks Passport and this spot was listed in it. After…read moredriving by a couple times I realized that - oh! - it was literally just this red house. We came in Spring, so we took the opportunity to walk the trail behind the house to the Kennebec River. Honestly; this spot is underwhelming, and I'm not sure why you'd come here unless a) you were getting a stamp for your Passport, or b) you were coming here with your elementary school. It's a big rust colored red house that you can look at. It's got a placard that reads, "No, George Washington never slept here but he knew the owner. Two other people who figured prominently in the American Revolution did sleep in this house - Benedict Arnold and Aaron BUrr. Built in 1765, this colonial Federal-style house was home to several generations of the prominent Colburn family. In September 1775, Colonel Benedict Arnold led an expedition of more than 1,000 colonial soldiers up the Kennebec River to attack the British stronghold of Quebec City. The men came to the Kennebec from Massachusertts on board eleven ships which disembarked here at the home of Reuben Colburn, a member of the Maine Committee of Safety. Colburn helped spawn the idea of attacking British Quebec by way of the Maine wilderness and had supplied critical information to General Washington. On Arnold's arrival, Colburn had 200 freshly-built wooden boats called bateaux ready and the expedition used these to carry its provisions and military stores upstream toward Canada. This house was Arnold's headquarters and the launching point for his famous expectation against Quebec. Colburn had assembled a brew and built the boats within two weeks of General Washington's request to do so, but without enough seasoned lumber for the sizable task, the builders had to use green wood which was more prone to fail in the water. Twenty of these craftsmen, including Colburn himself, then accompanied the expedition to Canada, carrying supplies and repairing the boats as they traveled." The Colburn House, carriage house, and barn are open by special event only.

We stayed there a week visiting family in Lewiston. Roads off highway are two lanes and bouncy. So…read morecareful driving. Park is clean, sites are grass, and a lot of seasonal full timers. Pool is nice and they do have a big clubhouse for activities. We stayed near pool and bathrooms but you almost need an appointment to go to bathroom. The men's bath only has one toilet and one shower. The full timers seem to always be using it first thing in morning until about 9 am. There is a small store, with ice and firewood, a boat ramp was hoping for a good sit to fish but I couldn't find any.

From the owner: Riverbend Campground in Leeds, Maine is where you can find a waterfront getaway, river fishing…read moreadventure, and entertainment for the whole family. Our unique campground is located just twenty miles west of the capital of Maine, Augusta. The deep and wide Dead River borders the west and south of Riverbend Campground, allowing for excellent fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and boating. The river leads to Androscoggin Lake where our campers enjoy paddleboarding, the boat launch and dock rentals. Our on-site swimming pool and hiking trails or nearby 4-wheeler trails and golf courses are sure to please! Our selection of water and electric RV sites and traditional tent campsites ensure a comfortable stay however you like to camp, including beautiful waterfront sites. Visit Riverbend Campground for your riverfront paradise and adventure!