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Maine Coast in Winter: Scenes from Jonesport & Beals Island
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
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
Block Island, an Oasis Made for Exploring by Boat and Bike
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
Meet the Boys from Bass Harbor and Bernard
His name is Dell, and he has been fishing the waters of downeast Maine for some thirty years now. He operates out of F.W. Thurston’s lobster pound in the small and salty fishing village of Bernard, which sits tucked away on the west side of Bass Harbor, in the southwest… SEE MORE
More Work, More Fishing as Winter Nears in Bunkers Harbor
Bunkers Harbor, just on the western side of Prospect Harbor, is a small place, the kind of remote fishing outpost that much of the coast of Maine is known for. There are a few old wharves clustered around the small inlet of water that constitutes the harbor proper. The narrow… SEE MORE
Boston Fish Pier As it Was
Long before the Big Dig and the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge came to Boston, the Beantown waterfront was a bustling place for fishermen and others who worked the sea. These images from the Atlantic Fisherman collection at the Penobscot Marine Museum give a taste of Boston's working… SEE MORE
Historic Scenes of Rhode Island's Working Waterfronts
Here are some great historic scenes from the collections of the Penobscot Marine Museum. A couple of them are labeled as being taken in "Stonebridge RI" but we can find no such location on current maps, though there is a similarly named road in Tiverton. Does anyone know if Stonebridge… SEE MORE
Final November Row of the Season
Last week I had the urge to take one final row on my home harbor of Rockport, Maine. The summerlike afternoon, in November, made it hard to resist. Rowing up the placid Goose River at dead low tide felt like floating in the bottom of a granite block-lined crevasse. You… SEE MORE
An Autumn Trip to Mount Desert Island
I just got back from a great trip to Mount Desert Island, and as usual I'm blown away by the beauty of Maine's largest island. Here's a selection of images from my travels, but do yourself a favor — go visit these places in person. It'll blow you away. SEE MORE
Meeting the Fishing Fraternity on Swans Island
Swans Island is a quiet place, a true escape from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. It is a place where fishermen go about their daily business, and complete strangers wave to you as they pass by on the winding roads that cover this lovely piece of land, eight… SEE MORE
Capturing Autumn on the St. George Peninsula
Most vacationers have left midcoast Maine by late fall, but those fortunate enough to wander down a peninsula like the one that leads to Port Clyde and Spruce Head Island at this time of year will discover quintessential Maine at its best. SEE MORE
Late Season Is Perfect for a Trip to Menemsha
My call from Buzzards Bay to the Menemsha harbormaster to inquire about renting one of only two moorings inside the tiny basin got a “shouldn't be a problem” reply. No surprise, I suppose — it was after Labor Day. Once through the well marked channel and safely tied to the… SEE MORE