Amy in the Garden

“Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”

St. Francis of Assisi (1182 – 1226)

“Spring in Maine is everything good about spring, amplified…Spring in Maine means plenty of activity in the harbors, where lobster boats are getting fresh coats of paint and Maine’s famed windjammer fleet is getting ready to launch…Spring is the start of whale-watching season, as hungry whales arrive in mid-April to feast in local waters. Starting in May, there are boat tours to see the only Atlantic puffin colonies in the United States. Keep a lookout for bald eagles; spring is a very rewarding time for birdwatchers… Moose watching gears up in the north and west…Maine offers everything from day hikes for beginners to some of the most challenging sections of the Appalachian Trail…There’s a long tradition of fly-fishing in Maine. If you’ve never tried it, a Maine Guide will gladly teach you…Many visitors will tell you that spring is their favorite time to visit Acadia National Park…Maine’s dining scene may revolve around lobsters and other seafood, but since it’s spring, be sure to feast on fiddleheads while you can—if you’re near Portland, check out the Fiddlehead Foodie Fest in May…Along the Maine Art Museum Trail you’ll find world-class collections to satisfy any art lover’s appetite…Bath .attracts history buffs with the Maine Maritime Museum, while Freeport lures in visitors with its shopping…Head to the amusement parks of Old Orchard Beach for family fun, or to Bar Harbor for a romantic getaway….”

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