What area in Maine do you go for vacation? (Hope: shop, dining)

[Annchantal]

Wow Verseau, your french is super great!!! Félicitations mon chèr votre francais est très bon !!! Did you go to french school ? Thanks for the infos et bonne fin de semaine!

[7th generation]

Originally Posted by Unhappycamper

The Mountains in Western Maine!

Tumbledown Mountain is a great climb.

Yes it is! We would hike it 3 or 4 times a summer as a youth. Of course this was in the general vicinity of the lost Vermont hunter and is quite an expanse of backcountry.
http://www.maine.gov/spo/lmf/project...p?project=1554

[Maine Writer]

Originally Posted by Unhappycamper

The Mountains in Western Maine!

Tumbledown Mountain is a great climb.

I'm thinking that as ungraceful as I am I shouldn't climb a mountain named Tumbledown.

Anyone want to go to Sandy Stream Pond to see the moose with me in June? It's a very simple walk.

[Zymer]

Originally Posted by Bydand

When you come across into the States, come across at the Perth-Andover/Fort Fairfield crossing from the Trans-Canada. It is a nice drive from the Perth area over and then go right through Fort Fairfield toward Caribou. The road follows the Aroostook River and there are a couple of pairs of Eagles that live along that section of river. One set is about 2 miles out of Fort right where there is a red barn right on the river bank. Park in the lot in front of the barn and there is a good chance one or two will glide by, they used to have a nest right on the island in the middle of the river right behind the barn, but a wind storm took down the tree. There is an effort going to put up a permanent structure for them to build a new one on in the Spring. Another pair nest right behind my brothers house about another 3 or 4 miles further toward Caribou. Keep your eyes open and there is a good chance of seeing one. When you get to Caribou, take a left at the light after the bridge over the Aroostook River and you are on the road that will take you to Houlton, ME and 95 South. Stop at Irvings Big Stop on the left as you are coming into Houlton for a good meal if it is around time to eat.

Just my opinion, but I'd rather eat at the Blue Moose, on the right before you get into Houlton itself...or the diner on the left in Mars Hill (I can't remember the name at the moment).

[Bydand]

Originally Posted by Zymer

Just my opinion, but I'd rather eat at the Blue Moose, on the right before you get into Houlton itself...or the diner on the left in Mars Hill (I can't remember the name at the moment).

Now that you mention it, you're right. The diner in Mars Hill is (drum roll please) Al's Diner. Just like all the cartoons. I never think about the Blue Moose either for some reason. Both ARE better than Irvings.

[mollysmiles]

Originally Posted by Annchantal

What's wrong with the people from the county??? I can imagine it's not a compliment!lolll

lol....I'm so glad everyone hopped in to let you know that it IS a compliment! Sometimes I forget quirky things like northern Maine being so rich in French/Acadian history is NOT common knowledge! big "duh" on my part!!

So, the good news is that you'll be welcomed with open arms!

[Verseau]

Originally Posted by Annchantal

Wow Verseau, your french is super great!!! Félicitations mon chèr votre francais est très bon !!! Did you go to french school ? Thanks for the infos et bonne fin de semaine!

Merci Je suis jamais allé à une école française mais j'étudie la langue depuis sept ans et je l'adore En plus ma mère m'a appris un tout petit peu de français quand j'étais enfant parce que sa famille est d'origine québécoise. Vous voyez, il y a plein de francophones ici en Nouvelle-Angleterre

[Annchantal]

Félicitations mon frère !!! Tu parles mieux francais que beaucoup de québécois anglophones qui habitent le Québec ! You should be proud of yourself!

[dramamama6685]

Wow, am I ever out of practice. I was a French major in college in the mid 80's... at least I can still read it.

[lovemaine]

Sorry if this site has been mentioned. I didn't get a chance to read the entire thread. There are a lot of vacation rentals listed at: http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/maine. We'll be using this site when we plan out trip in the spring. (If this link gets deleted, I'll be happy to send it by direct message.) Hope this helps!