Category Archives: Maine

Working, puppies and prepping for 18 months on the road

Posted on August 27, 2017 by gizmogoeswest

You might be wondering where Gizmo is this summer.  It’s been a busy one for us.  I have gone back to work at MidCoast Hospital for a temporary summer job.  I decided to return to the bedside and worked full … Continue reading →

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Acadia National Park- Rainy Days Can Be the Best!

Posted on May 14, 2017 by gizmogoeswest

Maine is going to get hit hard by a Nor’easter today on Mother’s Day.  We have been camping since Tuesday afternoon and we have only seen 2 days with dry hours since we arrived 5 days ago.  The rain has … Continue reading →

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Acadia National Park- 5 of our favorite hikes

Posted on February 22, 2017 by gizmogoeswest

This past November while hiking Vulture Peak we struck up a conversation with another hiker we met on the trail.  She and many of her friends are planning a trip to Acadia National Park.  She asked us if we would … Continue reading →

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Donnell Pond Public Reserve Lands- an escape from the “free park day” crowds

Posted on September 24, 2016 by gizmogoeswest

The weather was cold and rainy yesterday so we were ready to head into the park for a day of adventure.  What we didn’t know was that it was Public Lands Day and admission to Acadia National Park was free. … Continue reading →

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Camden Hills State Park

Posted on August 26, 2016 by gizmogoeswest

Last Friday afternoon I came home from another very long week at work and told John I was ready for a camping trip.  Trying to score a camping site (without a reservation) in a Maine state park on a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Acadia N.P.- Sight Seeing by vehicle

Posted on March 7, 2016 by gizmogoeswest

There are many sights you can see by driving through Acadia National Park.  The park loop road and Cadillac Mountain are probably the 2 most popular.  You can take the park bus to see the park loop road.  The best … Continue reading →

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Acadia National Park-Where to Stay

Posted on March 6, 2016 by gizmogoeswest

Next week we will begin our 1-month journey back to the east coast.  I have been thinking a lot about New England and our favorite places.  At the same time we have been asked a lot of questions about Maine … Continue reading →

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