In this week’s installment of Alpaca Sweater (again, it’s a pun), we’re headed to Acadia National Park. First of all, the drive to this national landmark is a beautiful one, which in only then overshadowed by Acadia itself. And, because it’s late fall, you’d better take this trip soon or else you’ll miss the remaining foliage! You’ve got a little bit of time left before the trees go bare bones – but, even if you don’t make it up North for a few more weeks, at least you know you’ll never be missing the pines. So, let’s pack a sweater and hit the road to one of Maine’s biggest claims to fame. Continue reading Alpaca Sweater: Acadia
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5 Things We Love About Maine Winters
As the weather gets colder and temperatures drop, Mainers prepare for what is both the best and the worst season of the year. Even though the snow can sometimes be a pain, there is so much to love about our famous Maine winters. Here are five reasons to look forward to the cold season, and yes…one of them is alpaca. Continue reading 5 Things We Love About Maine Winters
Alpaca Sweater: Boston!
It’s almost snow season, so it’s best to get down South before the weather starts acting up. By South, of course, we mean Boston, the Hub of New England. And even though it’s only a touch over two hours away, nobody likes traveling in the winter, so you better hurry now! There’s plenty to do in Boston, and if you’re smart, you’ll make a full weekend out of it. So, in our next installment of Alpaca Sweater, we’re taking you to Beantown and, instead of throwing things at you that you’ve already heard of (think: Top of the Hub, the Aquarium, Duck Tours), we’ve got a few lesser known spots for you to check out. So, yes – pack a sweater, and some good shoes, and let’s get this show on the road! Continue reading Alpaca Sweater: Boston!
Alpaca Sweater: History Edition!
It’s time for the second installment of Alpaca Sweater, our weekly New England travel blog! This week, because I’m feeling rather academic, I’m going to take you on a tour of the best historical relics Maine has to offer. Starting in Portland and moving North, we’ll cover such famous landmarks as the Wadsworth-Longfellow house and end up at the very historical Fort Kent in Aroostook County, while hitting all of the great things in between. So buckle up, history nerds, and those who just want to take a nice trip around Maine in the fall and maybe soak up some trivia at the same time. Continue reading Alpaca Sweater: History Edition!
Alpaca Sweater: 4 Road Trips for A Fall Weekend
It’s the most beautiful time of the year. Bright oranges and yellows are seeping into the leaves, radiant reds are bleeding into green. Since we’re lucky enough to live in New England and experience the stunning colors that dominate fall, we thought we’d compile a list of road trips that you should take before autumn turns into winter and the foliage is gone. New England is home to some adorable little towns, some amazing mountain ranges, beautiful lakes and stunning sights. Don’t miss them. Here is your guide to hitting all the right spots this fall, as part of our new blog series, ‘Alpaca Sweater.’ As in: I’ll pack a sweater…Get it? Continue reading Alpaca Sweater: 4 Road Trips for A Fall Weekend