Date:         Wed, 18 Aug 2004 16:20:06 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
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From:         Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
Subject:      Re: Info on NH and Southern Maine
Comments: To: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
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Hmmm.. I don't know how far into Maine you are going, but if you get far
enough along the coast:

         - Boothbay Harbor - Heavy tourist traffic here, so if you don't
mind crowds, this may be a good spot. There's a couple that built a
schooner in their yard, sailed it around the world, and now take guests out
for a harbor sail from Boothbay. Unfortunately, I don't remember the name
of the boat, it was a great way to see the harbor. Wind power rules!

         - Pemaquid Point is just north of Boothbay Harbor, and my favorite
slice of Maine. TO get there, hang a 'south" at Damariscotta). This has far
fewer tourists (most get sucked into Boothbay Harbor before they get this
far). At the very tip is Pemaquid Point Light... *very* nice location,
rocky shore, lighthouse on a promontory, pine trees (and the inevitable
seaside restaurant and gift shop). It's a perfect quiet location to see the
sunset, you'll want a camera!

         Between the mainland and the light, the town of New Harbor offers
Shaw's Seafood Restaurant... informal dining, freshest possible seafood
(they share the dock with the local fishernman's co-op). Also at that same
dock is the Hardy Boat Cruises, which ferries (passengers only) to Monhegan
Island, and runs sunset cruises and puffin watches.

         There is at least one campground on Pemaquid Point, and it looked
pleasant from the road, but I haven't stayed there.

Tim

At 03:58 PM 8/18/2004 -0400, Doug Alcock wrote:
>Hi gang ---- we're heading to Cape Cod on Saturday and after about a week
>there intend to head back in a leisurely manner through New Hampshire,
>southern Maine and Vermont. Any recommended camping spots/must see's/must
>do's would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks for your help.
>Cheers,
>Doug