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Hope Elephants will be a unique rehabilitation and educational facility for retired elephants in Hope, Maine. Elephants will receive state-of-the-art physical therapy in a loving, safe, and comfortable environment. School children and children of all ages will experience elephants in a way unavailable anywhere else in the country. They will be inspired to find their own path to participate in wildlife conservation.

Visitors welcome to meander through our gardens! Dazzling dahlias are our specialty with over an acre of the most showy in-your-face flowers you’ve ever seen! Over 200 varieties; all are labeled. View our on-line catalog where we market our tubers to those who share our dahlia addiction. Season: August-October

Register for the Penobscot Bay Rendezvous, Maine's most fun sailing and power event presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding - August 15-18, 2013! Featuring daily races for sailboats and a Poker Run and Photo Pursuit events for powerboats, the participants will be hosted each night at a different venue. Lobster bakes, barbeques, dancing and fireworks are all a part of the ticket. Join Us!

Come aboard our lovingly restored vintage railcars for a carefree journey through Midcoast Maine between Brunswick and Rockland. Our season starts Saturday, May 26. Join us for a getaway that is relaxing, affordable, and packed with history. Enjoy the elegance of the Parlor Car, or just sit back in your comfortable Coach seat and take in the spectacular scenery. Maine Eastern Railroad cars are a step back in time. The Maine coast is waiting for you. Come see it in style!

Birthday parties, corporate outings, special events, fundraisers, reunions, church and social gatherings. Call for hours of operations. Richard and Wendy Crossman.

Working to make Maine better for bicycling, and the voice of all Maine bicyclists. For 20 years we have advocated successfully for better, safer conditions on Maine's bike trails, paths, and roads. From the Capitol in D.C. to the Statehouse in Augusta to communities across the state. We work to educate cyclists and motorists about safely sharing our roads.

Nia Technique classes combine dance, martial arts, and yoga in a low-impact format, fostering body awareness and increasing energy, strength, flexibility, balance, stability, mobility, and agility. An internationally acclaimed practice for more than 25 years, Nia offers a fun, creative pathway to health and well-being regardless of age or physical condition. For classes with certified teacher Meg Barclay, visit our website: www.LedgeEnd.com.

This Pick Your Own orchard is a must for locals and visitors alike. Featuring 14 varieties of apples, we are the perfect fall excursion, 6 miles from Camden. Our fresh cider is pressed on Fridays in season, and we often sell out by Sunday a.m. Our retail stand also has pears and selected vegetables. Combine your visit with a trip to True Park or hike Hatchet Mountain. Open September Fri-Sun 9-5 and October Wed-Thu 12-5 & Fri-Sun 9-5. Check our website for events and picking schedule.

“My daughter and I went climbing for the first time! After several climbs our guide took us on an adventure hike and climb. We couldn't have asked for a more customized experience. AMG is the best!” Personalized half & full day lessons in Camden & Acadia for individuals, families or groups of all ages and abilities. Equipment provided. Maine’s only full service, year round school. Owned by Maine’s only internationally licensed IFMGA guide, Jon Tierney. AMGA & PCIA accredited. Open 10-6 daily.

Bring your camera and enjoy a relaxing day of fishing with a Registered Master Maine Guide on the lakes, ponds, and streams of Midcoast Maine. Whether you prefer fly fishing or spin casting, I have the gear you and your family need to catch the “big one”. Hunters: Ask about late fall sea duck hunting.

Held each fall, the Camden International Film Festival highlights works that show dedication to craft and a unique approach to telling a good story. All films are selected because of their ability to arouse discussion on documentary film as an art form, a catalyst for change, and as an outlet for the independent voice. Our sixth annual festival will occur Sept. 26-29, 2013.

A wide variety of dance, fitness, and yoga classes for adults—something for every body. Classes held in a beautifully renovated church/studio in downtown Camden. Drop-ins welcome in most classes; rates vary by class.

Included in the Travel Channel's Top 10 helicopter rides! MASH-style Bell 47, exhilerating experience and a gull's-eye view of Maine's glorious coastline, islands, and villages. Don't miss an amazing adventure! FAA-certified air taxi serving Maine and the islands since 1990.

Come out and enjoy the beautiful landscapes of midcoast Maine. Hike on the Georges Highland Path; paddle the St. George River; bike or drive the scenic byway. GRLT is a non-profit organization devoted to the conservation of natural resources and traditional working lands In the St. George River valley.

Rent a classic scooter, a Scoot Coupe mini-car for two, or a retro comfort cruiser bicycle and enjoy Camden at your own pace. We have a rental for every family member: bikes with infant carriers, bikes with toddler trailers, bikes with co-pilot tag-a-longs, bikes with doggie-carrier baskets (10 lbs and under) and even a bicycle built for two! All of our rentals come equipped with helmets, baskets, and a pre-programmed GPS for the motorized scooters! Hourly, day, and weekly rentals available.

Crossfit is the strength and conditioning program for many police, military, and professional athletes worldwide. The program is designed for universal scalability, making it perfect for any committed individual regardless of experience. We've used our same routines for elderly individuals and Olympians. We scale load and intensity; we don't change programs.

Named Best of Maine 2009 by Down East Magazine. For 19 years ACS have specialized in small personalized rock climbing courses on the coast of Maine. Join our AMGA certified guides for a day on the rock you will never forget. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Half- and full-day courses for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Stunning views and amazing experiences with low guide-to-client ratios. AMGA accredited. All equipment provided. At Atlantic Climbing School, WE CLIMB HIGHER!

Little League, softball and Babe Ruth fields. Two soccer fields, cross-country track, tennis courts, basketball court, and playground. Swimming on Norton’s Pond and at the Lincolnville public beach. Fishing pier at Lincolnville Beach.

Please stop by our new visitor center on your trip to mid-coast Maine. We have information on where and how to see Maine's very own Atlantic puffins and some great information on Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Perhaps even sit for a video of the biological interns working to protect Maine's nesting seabird colonies.

Classic 1916 Open design, Touches Links rough, irrigated fairways, pampered greens, enjoyable walking, uncrowded, with moderate green fees. Renowned teaching pro, driving range. Within historic Bayside, off Route 1, 14 miles north of Camden.

Shop at the farm and connect with our herd of breeding-stock alpacas. We have 100% farm-produced alpaca yarn and beautiful alpaca apparel: sweaters, scarves, teddy bears, hats, gloves, vests, capes, blankets, and super-warm socks. A tour of the farm is offered with your purchase. Open 7 days.

Your local source for all of your biking, skiing, and snowboarding needs.

At this 62,000-square-foot facility, members enjoy a main swimming pool, therapy pool, sauna, climbing wall, basketball courts, walking track; strength training, yoga, Pilates, circuit training, karate; new programs such as Zumba and Kinetic Choir, plus youth dance and music. Check the current schedule for changing classes and programs.

Get your endorphins flowing with squash and racquetball courts, full-size basketball court, virtual golf room, aerobics and spinning studio, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, and a specially-equipped room for personal fitness assessments. Let the good times roll at our 10-pin bowling center. Strike up a friendly competition, build camaraderie, or just provide hours of fun at our 12,800-square-foot facility, which includes eight bowling lanes, arcade room, pool table, and air hockey table.

Founded in 1948, The Rockport Boat Club is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide sailing instruction for youth of the community at large. Annual summer programs for beginner to advanced sailors are available from late June to mid August for students under age 16 at the club facility located on Rockport Harbor. Private lessons are also offered. Complete program and club information can be found on the website.

Guaranteed moose sighting on our wildlife safari through the Moosehead Lake region! Year-round affordable, exciting Northwoods vacations featuring whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, ATV trails and rentals, snowmobiling and rentals, dog-sledding; nearby skiing and golf. Visit our website for on-trail lodging and packages.

Premier ice arena and tennis facility with NHL-regulation skating rink, four indoor tennis courts, concession area, video game room. Programs and activities for skaters and tennis players of all ages and skill levels.

Five days of fun and feasting on the fabulous coast of Maine. An annual event, the Maine Lobster Festival takes place the first weekend In August. This year: July 31-Aug. 4, 2013. Lots of lobster, fine art, crafts, children's events, cooking contest, headline entertainment, carnival rides, and more!

Held at Union Fairgrounds each August.

This live version of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors magazine (held this year August 9-11, 2013) brings readers and viewers together with Maine's finest craftsmen: boats, furniture, home wares, art, and more are showcased in a beautiful coastal setting on the waterfront in Rockland. There are boats in the water, boats and displays on land, and tents filled with wonderful wares. Family-friendly events include the zany World Championship Boatyard Dog Trials.