Blue Harbor House

“The view from the forested slopes of Mount Battie straight down to the forest of masts in Camden Harbor is one of the most dramatic in New England — and never more beautiful than in fall,” writes Michael Blanding, author of the article. “For a closer look at the trees, hike nearby Mount Megunticook or Bald Rock Mountain.”

Of course, everyone who lives here already knows how beautiful Camden is in the Fall.  We would love you to experience the magnificent beauty for yourselves.  We hope to see you soon!

Take a relaxing and scenic  evening sail  on the Schooner ‘Olad’, out of Camden Harbor,  7.15pm-9.15 pm.  Watch the sun go down behind the mountains of Camden Hills State Park; then turn seaward and watch the moonrise over the islands of Penobscot Bay! B.Y.O.B.   Cost $35.00 /pp. Sound good?  Give us a call at the Blue Harbor House 207 236 3196, and we will arrange it for you.

The Festival of Independence is coming!  For four days throughout  the midcoast (July 1-4) you can celebrate our nation’s birthday with everything from music, to plays, to hiking and biking, to parades, and of course, fireworks!

Don’t miss it!  For more information visit www.visitcamden.com

On Saturday & Sunday, June 19 & 20, the Owls Head Transportation Museum celebrates America’s passion for cool cars with its Hot Rods, Customs Meet & Antique Aeroplane Show. 
As part of the day’s activities the Museum will actively demonstrate a few of its turn-of-the-century automobiles as well as give free rides in Ford Model Ts. Special children’s activities and Museum tours are planned.  This is one of the Transport museums most popular events.  Lots of fun for the whole family.

Schooner ‘Olad’ has a super Father’s Day gift.  Dad will receive half off the regular rate when accompanied by a family member.  Book a two night stay at the Blue Harbor House Inn, and we will pay the other half! (subject to  availability)   Book online and quote ‘Olad’ special when booking. www.blueharborhouse.com 
Set sail from Camden harbor, 10.00am, 12.30pm, and 5.15 pm 

Rockland  Breakwater  Lighthouse is once again open every weekend, holidays  and  for special events through Columbus day.  Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rockland harbor and West Penobscot bay from the top of the light tower.  Only  eight miles from the Inn.  Open 10am-5pm weekends

A new Maine State Parks passport program has been launched in recognition of the 75th anniversary of State Parks in Maine.  An informative  passport book has been created and  color coded by the eight regons in Maine, with descriptive information on each park.  In the Midcoast region alone there are 16 State Parks.  Get your passport from any Maine State park.

Join ‘The Lady in the Red Cloak” for a lantern lit walk exploring the mysterious haunts and untold history of Camden, Maine.  A thoroughly enjoyable tour  with ghostly stories and interesting history of the town.  Cost $10.00 adults.  Tours start at 7pm.  Check website www.redcloakhauntedhistorytours.com for dates in July and August.

Marshall Point Lighthouse museum opens  Saturday May 29th,  for the 2010 season.  Marshall Point Lighthouse is located at the end of the St.  George peninsula in Port Clyde.   The Lighthouse grounds are always open to the public from sunup to dusk every day throughout the year.  The museum contains displays, tools and artifacts depicting past and present fishing methods and local stone quarrying history as well as historical data regarding the lighthouse itself.

May 15, Farnsworth Art Museum will open two major exhibitions at the museum’s Wyeth Center- “N.C Wyeth:Poems of American Patriotism’ and “The Wyeths” Wyeths.  Admission $12.00/seniors $10.00.  Well worth a visit.