Maine Coast Outings on Penobscot Bay: for All Ages & Abilities

the book is now available in paperback and as an eBook

The 25 day trips from Port Clyde to Castine make it easy to get outdoors. With beaches, rocky shores, islands, lighthouses, harbors, lakes, gardens and woodland parks to choose from, the Maine Coast is truly a favorite place for everyone to enjoy. Multiple locations can be visited in the same day without extensive travel.

For tourists and Mainers of all ages and abilities, this insider’s guide addresses the safety needs of folks with impaired mobility and those with children to look after at every destination - a first for a guidebook of this kind.

Features pages give boatloads of helpful information in an easy to read format to make the most of your outdoor adventures. The Photo MUSE will even guide you to taking better pictures whether you have a mobile phone or an expensive camera.

readers' comments

“It felt like I was sitting with a friend who was telling me

all about the wondrous places he has been to!”

“Outstanding! Love the photo tips!”

“How did you know so many people need exactly this?”

“For the tourist, weekender & day-tripper this is a Godsend.”

“Every aspect is well done and clear! ”

“Now I want to go to Maine !! ”

destinations

Day trips to Monhegan, Port Clyde, Owl's Head, Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Lincolnville, Islesboro, Belfast, Searsport, Bucksport, Orland & Castine are all covered in these pages.

This collection will keep your bearings true if you’re driving, cycling, walking, birding, arting, kayaking, boating, fishing or just like to be outdoors in nature. You'll find activity levels from climbing the seaside hills to going solo in a wheelchair along the shore.

$21 paperback

$8.95 eBook

Bookstores, gift shops, and other vendors: please contact Jim or use the Ingram catalog if you'd like to add it to your shelves.

where to find a book...

Young woman viewing Penobscot Bay from Owl's Head Light on the Maine Coast

MAINE PUBLIC LIBRARIES with the book are listed on the CONTACT page

ONLINE SOURCES

Ingram Catalog (business & library book services)

BarnesandNoble.com - booksellers

Amazon.com - booksellers

EXCELLENT SHOPS IN MAINE

- BELFAST

Bellabooks

CG Bikes (go thru the coffee shop, the beans are roasted here)

Grasshopper Shop - gifts, clothes, etc

Green Store (eco household items, gifts)

Left Bank Books

Midcoast Authors at United Farmers Market (Saturdays)

Out on a Whimsey (toys, gifts)

- BUCKSPORT

BookStacks

- CAMDEN

Maine Seaside Treasures - gifts

Owl & Turtle (bookstore & cafe)

The Smiling Cow - gifts (closes mid October, reopens in Spring)

- CASTINE

Castine Historical Society (with excellent exhibits)

- PORTLAND to BAR HARBOR

Sherman's Maine Coast Book Shops (all)

- ROCKLAND to PORT CLYDE

Beyond the Moon (at Knox Co. airport- Maine arts & crafts)

Owl's Head General Store (amazing food and coffee, gifts)

Puffin's Nest - gifts

Seagull Cottage - gifts

Sea Star Shop (at Monhegan Boat Line)

Sherman's Books

- ROCKPORT

Barnswallow Books (across from the library, wonderfully curated authors)

Maine Sport Outfitters - with additional shops in Camden and Rockland

- SEARSPORT

Blue Jacket (really good ship models)

Yardarm Motel (features digital printing, photo workshops)

If you're not having any luck finding a book please contact Jim.

What's Up in Downeast Maine

Lavender flowers blooming on the waterfront dock in the village of Stonington, ME

20 day trips in Acadia

"Maine Coast Outings in Acadia" is already in the works and will reveal the coast from Stonington to Schoodic Point, including Mt. Desert Island and Acadia National Park.

For camera enthusiasts the Photo MUSE will continue in Acadia with more tips for enhancing your photography craft.

Click the blog page for new images, photo tips (weekly additions) and amazing locations.

Many thanks for all your encouragement in such a short time!

Photo: lavender flowers blooming in the harbor, Stonington ME

Get outdoors!

Jim Kosinski