Seeing wildlife is Maine isn't hard as long as you get outside once in a while. It's not uncommon to come across a grazing moose if you're on a rural road at the right (or wrong, depending on how you look at it!) time. But, if you'd rather just cross a whole bunch of animals off your list at once, we recommend heading to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray!
The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray is a wonderful place to spend a day learning about the state's animals.
Maine Wildlife Park is closed from Mid-November to Mid-April. Opening day for 2017 is April 15th, weather permitting. The park is open from 9:30am to 5pm, daily.
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As the weather warms up, it’s getting close to berry-picking season in Maine! What’s better than picking your own fresh berries at a you-pick berry farm in Maine during the summer? If you’re looking for a wonderful place to pick berries to your heart’s content, you’ve got to check out Goss Berry Farm in Mechanic Falls.
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If you’re looking for a fantastic you-pick farm in Maine and want the freshest berries ever, head to Goss Berry Farm where you can pick buckets of berries that are as plump and tasty as can be.
When you arrive on a sunny summer day and see row upon row of berries waiting to plucked, you’ll know you’re in for a treat. Bring the whole family and make a day trip of it.
Picking berries straight off the vine is a lovely way to get in touch with nature and the connection between it and the food we eat. It’s like getting back to basics. They make my mouth water just looking at them!
You’ll want to wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty and may want to wear latex gloves so your fingers don’t get stained. After all, berries are some of nature’s best dyes. Imagine these on top of some ice cream!
You can bring home a ton of berries for a very reasonable price and you’ll love making preserves, pies, and pastries, and just eating them as a snack. Be sure to freeze a bunch for smoothies and to put on top of your oatmeal or pancakes.
Berries aren’t the only things available at this farm. You can also find flowers, peaches, pumpkins, and much more during the different harvesting seasons of the year. Keep coming back for more scrumptious produce!
Have you ever had the pleasure of picking berries at Goss Berry Farm in Mechanic Falls? Do you have a favorite berry farm in Maine? Let us know in the comments. To get the latest updates about what’s in season, follow Goss Berry Farm on Facebook.
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You might already know that Maine is the largest supplier of lobster in the country, but have you ever visited the beautiful blueberry fields in Maine? Did you know that Vacationland is actually the second-largest producer of blueberries? But, not just any blueberry. It's the Maine blueberry that's our claim to fame. These juicy and delightful little blue fruits are different than the big ones. They're smaller and (we think!) sweeter and even more delicious. Another great thing about them is the harvest. Read on to find out what makes the Maine blueberry fields in Maine so special... and something you must experience:
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Maine's blueberry fields supply not just the USA, but the entire world with the best blueberries you can find.
Fun fact: Its name might come from the fact that the area was once rich with cherries. Cherryfield is home to the world's largest growers of the Maine blueberry, Jasper Wyman & Sons.
While Cherryfield is the epicenter, the entire Downeast region is full of blueberry fields in Maine. They are known as "blueberry barrens."
In mid to late-August, Maine blueberries here are harvested, packaged, and sent to places all over the world to become snackable fruit or ingredients for baked goods.
Only about half the blueberry fields in Maine are harvested and the rest are left in place. This is where things get interesting! When left to grow, the wild blueberries begin to change, turning this bold red color.
Up close, they're interesting, but looking at them from afar is where the striking color really becomes impressive. Entire fields, as far as the eye can see, are a bold red color. Red... not blue, like you'd expect from blueberry fields.
This area isn't widely visited, making it a great place to go if you want to get off-the-beaten path and away from the tourist trail to see some blueberry fields in Maine.
Have you ever paid a visit to these beautiful Maine blueberry fields? It really is a bucket-list must for anyone living in Vacationland. Tell us about your experiences in the comments!
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If you can't get enough Maine blueberries, you'll also want to check out this epic roadside attraction in Columbia Falls, which takes the Pine Tree State's love of blueberries to a whole other level. Maine's Wild Blueberry Land is definitely the most delicious roadside attraction in America, as it's both a tourist destination and a bakery. In terms of things to do, there's a blueberry-themed mini-golf course - a must for anyone visiting. Inside the behemoth blueberry, you'll find just about anything you could possibly want involving blueberries: pies, muffins, scones, jams, jellies, baking mixes, candy, teas and coffee, ice cream, dog treats, and more. A celebration of Maine's bluest bounty, there really is nowhere else in the world quite like Wild Blueberry Land!
