April 28, 2026
Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park occupies a wooded peninsula extending into Casco Bay and the Harraseeket River in Freeport, Maine. Located just off Route 1, the park preserves a stretch of coastal forest that has largely avoided the kind of development that reshaped much of Maine’s shoreline in the 20th century. Before becoming a state […]
April 28, 2026
Wolfe’s Neck Farm sits on a narrow peninsula along Casco Bay in Freeport, Maine, a short turn off Route 1 that trades outlet stores for open fields and working pasture. The land has been farmed for generations, but the current property took shape in the mid-20th century under the ownership of Lawrence M.C. Smith and […]
April 27, 2026
The 2026 FIFA world cup final is slated to be hosted on July 19th, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stadium is going through a temporary rebrand, due to FIFA’s sponsorship policies, renaming the stadium “New York New Jersey Stadium”, a notably controversial decision due to the stadium’s location being solely in […]
April 26, 2026
Just minutes from Route 1, York’s Wild Kingdom has been a summer tradition for generations. Part zoo and part amusement park, it’s one of the few places in Maine where you can see animals, ride rides, and spend an entire afternoon without leaving town. From exotic animals to classic carnival-style attractions, it’s a nostalgic stop […]
April 26, 2026
Just off U.S. Route 1 in York Beach, Short Sands Beach is where coastal views meet small-town energy. Unlike quieter beaches nearby, this spot brings together sand, surf, shops, and a walkable downtown all in one place. You’ve got the ocean in front of you, and ice cream stands, cafés, and local shops just steps […]
April 25, 2026
Connie’s Inn was one of the most famous and controversial nightclubs of the Harlem Renaissance, a place where groundbreaking black artists flourished on stage while strict racial barriers shaped who could sit in the audience. Connie’s Inn opened in 1923 in Harlem at 131st Street and 7th avenue during the height of Prohibition. It was founded by […]
April 23, 2026
During the 1970s, unregulated dredging and filling threatened to transform the Florida Keys into a concrete jungle. By the early 1980s, at least 51 new developments were underway without formal state or county approval. One such venture was the North Key Largo Yacht Club, which languished until 1980 when it was acquired by a Miami […]
April 22, 2026
The Fore River Shipyard started as a small operation along the Fore River. It grew into one of the most important shipyards in the country. Founded in 1884 by Thomas A. Watson, better known as Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, the yard began with modest shipbuilding work. That changed quickly. By the early 20th century, it […]
April 22, 2026
In a recent poll of our travelers, we asked them to name their favorite barbecue restaurant. There was only one place that received more than one vote – King’s BBQ in Petersburg. But there was a catch when I started to research it. They were closed! So how did this place garner any votes at all? Because there were […]
April 22, 2026
Before it became the Cummings Center, this was the core of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation. Formed in 1899, United Shoe Machinery built and leased the machines that powered the global shoe industry. Their model locked factories into long-term agreements, and by the early 20th century, most shoes made in the United States relied on […]
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