Free of charge to walk the well mowed 4 foot wide trails. Plenty of parking. I am told this place…read morecontinues to be magical throughout the year--landscape renewing and changing rapidly through the seasons. The tidal river is easily accessible within a 10 to 15 minute easy stroll from the parking lot. Horseshoe crabs can be seen spawning in June. Plenty of fish fry hatching in July. Great place to wade, but be mindful about disturbing the horseshoe crab grounds where there is sand. Clams can be gathered at low tide. But make sure you get a permit from the county clerk before hand. The daily clam bag limit is generous. Lovely views of the river, tall grasses and wildflowers. There is even an Osprey nest that gets used in Spring through Summer. A magical way to drink in midcoast Maine without a lot of driving and hiking.

DO NOT GO ON THE WOODLAND TRAIL! My husband and I are outside people. We hike, camp, take our dog…read moreto the woods every day. The sculpture path was lovely, but the woodland trail was the most miserable walk either of us has ever taken. We are not stupid. Bugs live in the woods. But this was horrible. We put on deep woods bug spray before we left and still spent the entire time desperately swatting away mosquitoes. At one point we both had to run after being bitten by bees. I now have a swollen bleeding bite on my calf. It was disgusting. Definitely go. The sculpture park was lovely. Just stay out of the woods.

We visited this preserve on our way back from Rockland, and it was worth the detour. What seems to…read morebe another trail in the middle of nowhere is actually filled with over a dozen large-scale wooden sculptures by Maine-born artist Bernard Langlais. The pieces are beautiful and all found around the preserve's entrance, so you don't have to walk much to see them all. There's a cute visitor center with postcards and other things for sale, exhibits, and even a short film to learn more about the artist's life. The young woman working the exhibit was so kind and welcoming--she gave us a quick history lesson about the space and the art. We learned that many of the sculptures will eventually become one with the Earth due to the elements and Langlais's wish not to repair them. The art preserve is free, but there is a $10 suggested donation.

While camping, we plugged our CAMPERVAN into barn on this farm, which accommodated us as their…read moreguests for the night. In the morning Doug presented us with all of the farms homemade products. I was so pleased to gather up the goods. Fresh pressed wild blueberry juice. Antioxidants galore!, honey from their bees, powered wild blueberries, frozen blues and blueberry jam with just the right amount of sugar and a great texture. I promised recipes for the blueberry powder and plan to send them soon.

Pumpkin Vine Family Farm is such a special place and worth visiting for any age! My wife and I came…read morefor Open Farm Day (fantastic to visit and support local farms). The farm is such a beautiful sight to take in. The farm is run by Anil & Kelly who are so friendly and you can tell they have such a strong passion and love for farming, goats, and the land the farm sits on. We started off with Kelly telling us about the history of the land/farm located here including before them it was a farm passed down through 6 generations. She has even wrote a book documenting the history of the family before called "Birth, Death, and a Tractor: Connecting an Old Farm to a New Family". After the history she described the goats and many products they create through the milking process and we could even sample some of milk and a variety of cheeses. After this fantastic history of the farm we went down to see the current goat kids they have (20 of them). All so cute and ready for attention and scratches. Once it hit time we were able to go on a hike/walk with everyone interested and the kid goats following along jumping with excitement. Each goat had a tag with their name and all of them had so much personality. Amazing place to visit if you want to spend time with goats! They had some vendors at the farm including some food options too for drinks or food after the walk/hike. Lastly we went inside where the goats are milked (milking parlor) and they had a replaying video explaining the process. You can even find it on YouTube it is very informative! Loved visiting and getting to see and play with the goats but also hear the history and see the passion that Anil & Kelly have in running this farm. Check out their website for events that you can visit!

My friends and I visited this farm for Open Creamery Day. The cheese was delicious. They gave us a…read moretour of the farm showing their ornate, beautiful pumpkins and where they make their tasty cheeses. We also saw their spacious barn and fields. My friends and I sat on top of a small hill overlooking the farm for about 20 minutes and just enjoyed the fall colors, green fields, the brook and pond. It is a gorgeous farm. The two owners have advanced degrees in agriculture.

We went to the museum today at the request of my son (5y/old) and had a hideous experience…read more The person manning the museum who I conclude is the "Captain" others reference was exceptionally rude to our party (4 adults 1 child). At one point, trembling with rage after chasing my family in his mobility device, he advised my husband, small child, and myself that the $10/pp "suggested donation" was mandatory and due before leaving the vestibule. This was the 4th time he approached me about paying his "suggested donation." I had every plan to pay before leaving but didn't know whether my husband or friends had already paid something and wanted to catch up with them. He followed me and my son around the building to confront me repeatedly. He further accused my family of exploiting his hospitality and screamed at us for failing to pay (we had both assured him we would pay the suggested donation before leaving). The guy is a nut with an anger problem and I can't recommend taking a child. Avoid.

Super cool museum with a great collection of all things related to steam and sail ships. The owner…read moreis a super nice, knowledgeable guy who was welcoming and easy to talk to. Definitely a go to spot if you're spending any time in Rockland or the surrounding areas. A+

A lovingly curated small museum that celebrates the rich history of this midcoast Maine town.read more

It's a little building by the side of the road but it is only open in the afternoons and we got…read morethere too early and didn't want to wait around. It's in an old school house and reputedly has some very interesting bits and pieces about the history of the township. It has its own parking lot but gets a bit muddy if it rains, so it doesn't look very wheelchair accessible to me.

Highly recommend Maine Media Workshops + College of Rockport, mid-coast Maine for quality of…read morefaculty, staff, students, on-site housing, location near Rockport Harbor, layout of campus, & even delicious food. You will work hard, learn lots, and love learning, too. Superb energy. Both my IRL classes were one-week intensive Summer Program non-fiction WRITING workshops, plus an excellent online workshop during worst of pandemic. Rating: Ten stars out of five! Note: I am a Writer & am reviewing only writing Workshops I attended, on campus & virtual.

Film directing intensives are mostly just chit chat. No real hands on experience unless you fight…read morehard to wrangle a camera and get someone to help you edit your scene. They don't leave enough time in the day for all filmmakers to work. Staff is almost impossible to reach. Also not interested in being reached. Place doesn't even have a printer for students to use. Instructors are great, but their hands are tied. Most equipment is reserved for cinematography students. Trust me. This place ain't what it used to be. Not even close. Can blame some things on the pandemic, but not everything. Also, campus food is VERY expensive (tastes terrible) and not available after hours 6pm. They have Lobster dinners once a week that you have to pay top dollar for. If you want to learn how to make films, I suggest not trekking all the way here to do it. Save the cash.

I did it all here-I not only ingested the cider and cider vinegar. I used to the vinegar topically…read moreto heal an insect bite. I was also a guest in one of their rental properties. I can attest to this place being magical in terms of resetting physical and mental health. The property owners are stewards of the earth. As I understand this will remain a farm, the land and steep hill you see will be there forever. The cider is refreshing and tastes sooo good.

The apple cider and vinegar from the Sewall's orchard is the BEST I have ever had…read more The products are raw, they are living foods and you can taste the difference. Somehow the color is deeper, the flavor of several heirloom apples give it a sweet complexity. You want to savor the flavor in your mouth-this is a rare, high quality, good intentions, and incredible product.