The lake we stayed on was about a half hour from the coast of Maine. We took a few day trips to various places including the Freeport and Portland areas. Our first stop was the Maine Wildlife Park. The park is run by the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife department and includes only animals native to Maine. Many of them are being rehabilitated before being released back to the wild.
On our way home we stopped in Portland for lunch at the Portland Lobster Company and a little shopping in the artsy downtown. I love Portland. A few years ago (pre-babies!) I ran the Portland Marathon. It's a great little (ok, long) race.
On the last day of vacation we visited Freeport and the famous L.L. Bean stores. Can't go to Maine without a stop here. I didn't take many (or any!) pictures, I guess I was too busy shopping. From there we headed back to the Portland area to visit the Portland Head Lighthouse. Apparently it is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. It was a beautiful day for a walk along the bluffs and some exploring among the old forts.
Our week in Maine was full of family, friends, swimming, campfires, fishing, cookouts, beautiful weather, and fun. There's something magical about Maine in the summer. I'm sure we will be back for many more summer vacations in the years to come!
The photo of Cece in a colorful hat with sunglasses is perfect. A framer for sure!
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