Category: Travel

One of the many watery threads through the pink granite of Merchants Row. Photo by Tom Young/USHarbors.com.

Following a Thread of Water Through Merchants Row

1/9/2012 - Sailing out of the eastern end of the Fox Island Thorofare, the distant coast ahead from huge Deer Isle all the way to high Isle Au Haut appears to be continuous. It’s not until we’ve sailed halfway across the bay that the solid green between the big islands begins to… SEE MORE

The view from Widow Island across to Calderwood Island, just off the eastern shore of North Haven.

The Perfect Summer Cruise Around Penobscot Bay

1/5/2012 - Last summer I experienced what all parties involved have deemed the "perfect cruise." Every once in while, everything comes together — the weather, the company, and the boat. The rest, well, the rest was history! Pulling out of Rockport Harbor in my friend Mark Abb's sturdy 21-foot center console powerboat,… SEE MORE

Sand Beach, on Mount Desert Island, is one of the more popular destinations in Acadia National Park.

A Dozen Great Maine Beaches to Explore This Winter

1/3/2012 - While the eastern Maine coast is famous for its rocky shoreline and rugged terrain, there are many beautiful examples of small pocket beaches that can be found if one looks hard enough. Some of the beaches are sandy, and some are covered with smooth stones. Some are rather large, while… SEE MORE

Leaving the Cape Cod Canal, bound for Provincetown. Photo by Tom Young/USHarbors.com.

Savoring the Beat of Provincetown on Cape Cod

12/29/2011 - Last fall I rode the tidal flow north out of the Cape Cod Canal heading for Maine. Exiting the north inlet, the swift current stacked up against the fifteen to twenty knots of northwesterly wind blowing across Cape Cod Bay. I had optimistically hoped that I might “pinch up” just… SEE MORE

Snow-covered skiffs on Jonesport's working waterfront.

Maine Coast in Winter: Scenes from Jonesport & Beals Island

12/26/2011 - The coast of Maine has many moods. In summer, the coast can appear dreamlike, a soft blend of blue sky and balmy breezes. In the fall, the coast comes comes alive with the vibrant colors of autumn and the cool winds of October. Spring brings an extended thawing-out period to… SEE MORE

Happy Holidays from the USHarbors Crew

12/23/2011 - The holidays are a special time to slow down and reflect on what's important. For us, making the most of our lives on the coast and sharing the excitement of our experiences on the water with you is a special treat. We know that sometimes we can all get so… SEE MORE

Waking up in Pulpit Harbor is an experience not to be missed by any boater.

Best of the Best: An Overnight in Pulpit Harbor

12/21/2011 - It’s not without some local bias that I boast of Penobscot Bay as a world-class cruising area. And within these spectacularly varied sailing grounds the pinnacle, I would have to say, is Pulpit Harbor. As I’ve been lucky enough to sail much of our magnificent East Coast from the Canadian… SEE MORE

Orr Cove, on the west side of Cape Rosier, with the Camden Hills in the distance.

Savoring the Quiet in Cape Rosier, Deer Isle, and Blue Hill

12/20/2011 - The landscape near Blue Hill, famous for its wonderful blend of small towns and breathtaking scenery, seems to look its best when shrouded under the splendid colors of autumn. From the graceful fields of Brooksville and Blue Hill and down through the cozy inlets of Cape Rosier and Deer Isle,… SEE MORE

Sunset in Great Salt Pond, on Block Island. Photo by Tom Young/USHarbors.com.

Block Island, an Oasis Made for Exploring by Boat and Bike

12/16/2011 - Block Island is far from Maine, in many ways, especially in the high season. Sailing from Cuttyhunk to Block Island (about 30 NM), on a hot August day, we took advantage of a lack of wind to troll for Bluefish. It wasn’t long before my son and I each had… SEE MORE

The rocky shores of the Bold Coast Trail in Cutler, Maine. Photo by Alex Plummer/USHarbors.com.

Bold Coast Trail Offers a Maine Coastal Wildnerness

12/14/2011 - Its official title is the Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land, its nickname is the Bold Coast Trail, but whatever you may call it, there is no denying the fact that this amazing twelve-mile loop takes a hiker through some of the most remote and beautiful sections of coastline anywhere on… SEE MORE

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