R-pod Owners Forum : Maine and Northward https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : Maine and Northward Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:06:27 +0000 Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:25:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13358 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Maine and Northward : Here's an attempt to share... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129244#129244 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 11 Feb 2020 at 9:25am

Here's an attempt to share a .kml file of the route up the Maine Sur. I'm using Gaia and can do a .gpx if someone has interest.


http://www.dropbox.com/s/7e8o4bnylbb1rrg/kittery-to-brunswick-me.kml?dl=0
http://www.dropbox.com/s/11qey4oh1yv6j7b/acadia-to-st-stephen-nb.kml?dl=0

Works. Page says can not be previewed, yet click open and the option to download is there.
]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:25:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129244#129244 Maine and Northward : The more I research into New... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129222#129222 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:30am

The more I research into New Brunswick, the more I just want to get going! There are so many roads 'less traveled' leading into some very interesting places. This route I'm working on starts are the Me/NB border in Saint Stephen and ends in Hopewell Rocks Park.

This route being some 450 plus miles of byways in just the lower region of NB. No established campgrounds, some dirt roads, plenty of oceanside spots, all within easy reach of my home in NH. Don't know why I didn't do this before.. I am debating leaving the Rpod home and using the Overlander for this..

]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2020 11:30:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129222#129222 Maine and Northward : Originally posted by EchoGaleVery... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129023#129023 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 3:41pm

Originally posted by EchoGale

Very nice!  I think you want more than six days though.  You'll miss too much if you have to fly through.

You are probably right! Wink
]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:41:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129023#129023 Maine and Northward : Very nice! I think you want more... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129021#129021 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13358
Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 12:48pm

Very nice!  I think you want more than six days though.  You'll miss too much if you have to fly through.]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:48:03 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129021#129021 Maine and Northward : Question was asked "How many... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129019#129019 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 9:25am

Question was asked "How many days?"  Looks like I'll be at least 6 days traveling Kittery to Lubec Maine. Here's a couple screen shots of what I see. I've marked out my stays (or possibles) and as usual... I strive for free stays and no highways! 

From what I see I can get from home to Lubec Maine without touching a Interstate or major highway. All by-ways or backroads! Most of the spots I will stay at have no services.. boondocking! Walmarts to trailheads to town parks to fishing dock and waysides. Also hoping to scout out a couple I found as possibles..

Had to do it in two parts..




]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:25:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129019#129019 Maine and Northward : Trust me though, you don;t want... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129001#129001 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 4:18pm

Trust me though, you don;t want to be there now.]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:18:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=129001#129001 Maine and Northward : Originally posted by EchoGaleNice...I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128999#128999 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 3:43pm

Originally posted by EchoGale

Nice...I stay on the highway until I'm north of Portland. Too many tourists in Kittery.  :)  The further north you get the more real Maine you get. Bath is a really nice old time blue collar working town.  We build ships and have done so for centuries.  The maritime museum in Bath on the Kennebec is not to be missed. The beaches south on 209 are awesome.  Small Point is pretty desolate and Popham is popular with two cool old forts. A driveway overnight in Bath might be possible (PM me later). North on route 1 over the bridge and to the left is a winding road through Arrowsic and on the Five Islands where the road ends at a working dock where you can buy lobster rolls and enjoy the view (you can also bring your own wine).  Back up to route 1 north there are some gorgeous little towns that are just touristy enough (Wiscassett, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, and Camden)....

Oh ya, I'm ready to go! Love the local input!!!
]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:43:40 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128999#128999 Maine and Northward : Nice...I stay on the highway until... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128998#128998 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 2:55pm

Nice...I stay on the highway until I'm north of Portland. Too many tourists in Kittery.  :)  The further north you get the more real Maine you get. Bath is a really nice old time blue collar working town.  We build ships and have done so for centuries.  The maritime museum in Bath on the Kennebec is not to be missed. The beaches south on 209 are awesome.  Small Point is pretty desolate and Popham is popular with two cool old forts. A driveway overnight in Bath might be possible (PM me later). North on route 1 over the bridge and to the left is a winding road through Arrowsic and on the Five Islands where the road ends at a working dock where you can buy lobster rolls and enjoy the view (you can also bring your own wine).  Back up to route 1 north there are some gorgeous little towns that are just touristy enough (Wiscassett, Boothbay Harbor, Rockland, and Camden)....]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:55:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128998#128998 Maine and Northward : Originally posted by EchoGaleI'm... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128995#128995 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 1:40pm

Originally posted by EchoGale

I'm from the mid-coast area (Bath) and, though I live most of the year in Florida, I'll be home (with my pod) by mid June.  Please touch base so we can say "hi." If I can offer an hospitality while you're there please let me know.

Julie

Timing would be just about right! And thank you for the offer! Now you may just be the person to not only help me on my stops or ventures through, but all convince others that there's more to Maine along the shoreline. Read through and please add where you see fit! Would love it if you do so!

As much as I despise Kittery (shopper paradise if so inclined) I have to go through and head up 1A, the shoreline road. What I will say is it just gets better as you travel further north. Rt 103 out of Kittery then by York connect to 1A.

First 'major' stop is of course Nubble Lighthouse. No trip through Maine should be without the stop. It's the one on all the postcards folks!  

Cape Neddick is where the Lighthouse is just north of York center and through the York Cliffs to Ogunquit. Now you're back on Rt 1 and running up through Wells and turning onto Rt 9 heading into Kennebunkport. There are many beaches and Preserves through this stretch and find it hard to believe you'd get much further with any exploring involved. And that's only the first 100 miles out of Kittery, ME.
I see ether Biddeford (a Walmart) or Scarbough (Cabela's) Lot-dock for the night.  

 
]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 13:40:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128995#128995 Maine and Northward : I'm from the mid-coast area... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128994#128994 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 11:47am

I'm from the mid-coast area (Bath) and, though I live most of the year in Florida, I'll be home (with my pod) by mid June.  Please touch base so we can say "hi." If I can offer an hospitality while you're there please let me know.

Julie
]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:47:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128994#128994 Maine and Northward : Originally posted by ZuBrewHow... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128984#128984 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 7:45am

Originally posted by ZuBrew

How long are you planning for your trip? We were thinking of a similar trip but in 2021. I'll definitely be following your trip. Thanks for posting this.

I'll be running my Gaia GPS and tracking. Be happy to share it! Our intent is to explore in depth as we travel up the coastline. So we may only make it half way up Maine in the first 2 weeks..

The goal is as little highway as possible and stick to the byways! Other could always run the highway and get to the particular spot in mind, your choice. How long, probably a full month of traveling north as I see it now (and hopefully making it to the Bay of Fundy). Don't really know what we will find. 

Stay tuned! I will post up as we go. Estimated start, second week of June (we have a commitment in SD for Memorial Weekend).
]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 07:45:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128984#128984 Maine and Northward : Seawall campground is one of our... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128983#128983 Author: Gebaldwin1
Subject: 13358
Posted: 27 Jan 2020 at 5:54am

Seawall campground is one of our favorite places. And Thurston’s lobster pound nearby is not to be missed. (Opens Memorial Day).]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:54:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128983#128983 Maine and Northward : How long are you planning for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128981#128981 Author: ZuBrew
Subject: 13358
Posted: 26 Jan 2020 at 8:32pm

How long are you planning for your trip? We were thinking of a similar trip but in 2021. I'll definitely be following your trip. Thanks for posting this.]]> Sun, 26 Jan 2020 20:32:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128981#128981 Maine and Northward : I have a comment in SD for Memorial... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13358&PID=128935#128935 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: 13358
Posted: 22 Jan 2020 at 3:16pm

I have a comment in SD for Memorial Weekend, yet once back we will start our serious travels through Maine and into New Brunswick.

We love the shoreline so doing the Maine Spur is foremost. New Brunswick brings in The Bay of Fundy and some of the highest tide changes in the world! As brings in colder water and great seafood. 

Being a New England native I'm almost embrassed to say I have never been to Acardia National. This will be remedied. More though is to get to Quoddy Point and touch/stand on the eastern most point of the USA. If you have never seen the Bay of Fundy and what it brings to the experience, you must. I need to dive in even deeper and explore in depth. 

I will post up as we travel the region, yet if you have spots that should not be missed, please do mention!
     
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