Fall foliage in New England, from $28 a night Sep 19, 2009
Hart's Location, N.H., from $28 per tent site per nightFor unspoiled wilderness, head to the White Mountains and stay overnight at the family-owned Crawford Notch Campground on the banks of the Saco River for as little as $28 a night. That fee covers the use of a standard tent site (which can fit up to two medium-size tents) for two adults and two youths ages 6 through 15 and parking for one car. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Summertime, and the living is off the grid Aug 22, 2009
ON THE SACO RIVER, Maine - The river is higher than normal for this late in August. Way higher. (Boston Globe)
Things not done, roads not taken Jul 26, 2009
We were going to find the semi-secret Saco River swimming hole, down the embankment, over the railroad tracks, then up the far embankment near an ancient bridge known as Fourth Iron. We were going to sink our toes into the sandy beach at Ellacoya State Park and, what is more, we were going to learn to pronounce the name of the Indian princess for which it was known. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Poland Spring Honors Gulf of Maine Research Institute With 2009 Natural Leader Award Jul 25, 2009
4 on the Fourth Road Race, Bridgton American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kingfield Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Lewiston Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (Maine Recycles Week) Auburn Land Lab Brownfield Public Library Camp Sunshine, Casco Carrabassett Valley Academy (CVA Biathlon) Ferry Beach Ecology School, Saco Franklin Community Health Network Foundation, Farmington Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Fryeburg Academy Fryeburg Community Giving Tree Fryeburg Rescue Good... (PR Newswire)
Like puddles after a rainfall, so many places for paddling Jul 12, 2009
From the junction of Routes 160 and 113 in Brownfield, head north on Route 160 over the Saco River and turn left on Lord s Hill Road at 1. 5 miles. (Boston Globe)
Against a current craze May 28, 2009
Daniel Overlook grabbed some beer as he headed out on the Saco River Sunday in Maine ... FRYEBURG, Maine - Robert Gerber and three buddies, huffing on a pebble beach below Swan's Falls, loaded up two canoes with enough camping gear, beer, and bug spray to launch a good-size expedition instead of a relaxing weekend paddle on the lazy Saco River ... "The party's over," said Fred Westerberg, a canoe and kayak outfitter who helps coordinate cleanup crews for the Saco River Recreational Council, a... (Boston Globe)
RI canoeists flip in NH's Saco River May 11, 2009
BARTLETT, N.H. (AP) -- The sight of two empty canoes floating down the Saco River caused quite a scare in Bartlett, N.H., but the paddlers from Rhode Island were soon found safe and unhurt. Bartlett Police say a group of 10 people were on the river in four canoes and two kayaks when two of the canoes overturned Sunday afternoon. (Concord Monitor)
Where blooms first blush Apr 12, 2009
Superintendent Bill Tate notes that the cemetery's 14,000 daffodils bloom from late April into May, and many are planted on the hill above the Saco River. "They bloom right during prom season," says Tate, "and the kids come here in their tuxes and gowns to take pictures. Nursing homes bring people through in minivans, and you have artists setting up down by the river to paint the flowers and the river." 293 Beach St., 207-282-9351. (Boston Globe)
A grand weekend is on docket at Killington Mar 12, 2009
The competition begins with a run from Glen, N.H., to Thorne Pond in Bartlett and then a paddle down the Saco River to Humphrey's Ledge. Racers pedal to the Appalachian Mountain Club's Pinkham Notch Visitor Center before a hike to the floor of the Ravine where a skier or snowboarder then grunts to the start of the gates for a schuss down. (Boston Globe)
