The Leaf-Peeper Special
This is a two hour trip - at a poky pace - through a mix of hilly forest, farm land, a few small villages and past numerous lakes and streams. We call it a "Leaf-Peeper" tour because it is great fall foliage viewing, but it is also a wonderful summer excursion.
Boothbay to Camden
From Boothbay head north on Rt 27. About one mile after passing the Boothbay Railway Village turn right onto River Road. This is a small back road that follows the Damariscotta River to the twin towns of Newcastle and Damariscotta. (Really one small town separated by a river. The history of the area is fascinating.) The name "Damariscotta" means "the meeting place of the alewives" (a small herring like fish) in the language of the Passamaquoddy Indians who lived in this area a thousand years ago. In the spring you can still see spawning alewives at the reversing waterfall just north of the village.
Monhegan day trip
From the Camden Maine Stay take Rt 1 south to Rt 131 in Thomaston and then head east toward Port Clyde. You will need to take the Laura B from Port Clyde at the first sailing (7:00 AM) or the second trip at 10:30 AM. The 11 mile trip takes about an hour and twenty minutes. Coming home you will need to take the 4:30pm. To make a reservation call the Monhegan Boat Line at (207) 372 8848.
