A Magical Travel Moment in New England

Sometimes the end of the day can feel like just the beginning. After a long, fun day in the York Beach, Maine, summer sun, the crowds lessen, the sky and ocean take on dramatic colors, the imposing rocky coast appears to relax a little, and the thick, humid air starts to refreshingly thin out. Add a touch of Mother Nature's Maine Division patent on salt sea air and a soft summer breeze, and you'll never want to leave. It's truly a magical travel moment in New England!

Having to leave soon after experiencing New England travel nirvana is particularly frustrating when on a day trip. Enjoying the moment, however, and reveling in this one-of-a-kind feeling that the Maine coast provides is always the road map to embark on for the memories will last forever.

You can log onto our York Beach, Maine feature article to learn more about this special coastal New England travel destination.

Short Sands Beach, York Beach, Maine (photo by Eric)0

Editor's note: This Magical Travel Moment in New England blog post is inspired by Maggie Kerrigan, author of The (almost) Blank Journal. Her book is a tremendous tool to help potentiate one's own innate creativity. I encourage you to read it!

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Maine Ocean Beaches Approach Their Warmest Temperatures

Article and photo (of Sand Beach, Acadia National Park, Maine) by Eric H.

This is nothing scientific, but it seems to us that Maine ocean beaches always approach their warmest temperatures from mid-August to early September. The water is still chilly -- compared to Cape Cod or Rhode Island -- but some prefer it that way. Plus, you often get a unique rocky coast appeal in Maine that you won't find, with as great consistency, in other parts of New England. We personally prefer the Maine beaches (especially in the fun-filled southern Maine towns) for the rocky coast scenery and often, fewer crowds than, say, Cape Cod. Contrary to the belief that Maine beaches are too rocky, many coastal destinations feature great stretches of sandy beach -- case in point, Long Sands Beach in York Beach, Old Orchard Beach in Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit and Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. Add a Downeast Maine dinner with Maine lobster and New England clam chowder at a local restaurant, and you have a truly special day.

This week is truly a great time to cool off from the high temperatures by embarking to a Maine beach. You can find some of our favorite Maine beaches here.

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