http://skinnymoose.com/acadia Tue, 12 May 2009 00:56:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rep. Perry and many other legislature members had a busy weekend with hundreds of emails pouring in from all over the country. I did some research, while it is not an exhaustive study, it tends to support my belief that waste disposal is not a real problem - at ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=153 LD#114 is a proposed law which essentially would require RVs and Motor Homes/Campers to park in campgrounds. Wal-Mart etc. would be illegal. Wow, has that raised a ruckus here in Maine and all over the country. Below is my letter to Rep. Perry, the person who has proposed this law, ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=152 I often get asked - "Should we take a side/day trip to Nova Scotia?" This idea is typically prompted by the availability of The Cat - the Ferry from Bar Harbor, ME to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The Cat is a high speed Catamaran that offers on board movies ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=146 While there are lots of places that sell lobsters I would like to suggest a couple of places to go to find some of the best suppliers of fresh lobsters. In no order of preference they are: Augusta Seafood - Rt 3 Augusta Round Pond Lobsters - Round Pond Muscongus Bay Lobsters - ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=145 Cool weather, beautiful coastal scenery, rest and relaxation, a plethora of outdoor activities, visit Acadia National Park, see a moose. I suspect some or all of the above apply to you. I also suspect another reason is to enjoy eating lobster! So, I am going to share with ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=144 Just thought I would mention my acadiavacations.com web site - there you will find lots of info I feel will help you plan a visit to Acadia National Park. http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=143 Yes and No. If you are not real fussy and if waterfront/view is not critical to you then I really do not feel reservations are needed. However, if you want a cottage it is a good idea to nail one down - soon! Cottages tend to have ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=142 Just a heads up - it is Moose mating season so they are pretty active and not real patient - be careful driving in Moose territory - wet swampy areas - especially at dawn and dusk when they are most active. AND, do not get out of your car ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=141 This year the section of I-295 from Topsham to Augusta (north bound) will be closed most of the Summer while the road is completely resurfaced. Last summer the southbound section was closed for the same reason. It is not clear yet just how traffic will be rerouted. ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=140 I just came back from a short trip on Route 1 South of Belfast and I was amazed at how easy it was to drive this route. For those of you planning a visit to Downeast/Acadia you may want to consider taking the coastal route. I would suggest ... http://skinnymoose.com/acadia/?p=139