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Lake Winnipesaukee
June 13 , 2008
Lake Winnipesaukee in
New Hampshire
The heat is on…and we’ve found yet another cool and relaxing place to be other than the humid torture we live in! Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire has been a tourist destination for more than a century, especially for residents of New York City and Boston- who are looking for someplace close to escape the heat! The name Winnipesaukee means either "smile of the Great Spirit" or "beautiful water in a high place".
Do you remember the 1991 movie ‘What about Bob?’. Well, the movie was set right here. And if you remember the hilarious boating scene with Bill Murray strapped to the helm of a sail boat shouting ‘I’m Sailing!!!’ at the top of his lungs, then you have seen the great
Lake Winnipesaukee .
Lake Winnipesaukee is a glacial lake and an unusual one at that, since the last glaciation actually reversed the flow of its waters. Don’t feel bad if you have no clue what that means- I had to look it up to! Basically, it means that the lake once flowed southeast, leaving via what is now
Alton
Bay toward the Ocean. When glacial debris blocked this path, flow was redirected westward through
Paugus
Bay into the
Winnipesaukee
River . Basically it blocked up, and formed the lake!
Lake Winnipesaukee is one of the oldest tourist destinations in the Northeast and features local plays, shopping and some truly awesome clam bakes during the summer months! You can camp by the lake, rent a cabin lakeside, or stay in one of the charming bed and breakfasts. Fishing, boating and of course attending clam bakes are some of the favorite pastimes on the lake. As well as sleepy afternoon naps on hammocks!
You can find more activities and information on their portal page- http://www.winnipesaukee.com/index.html. The video clip above is courtesy of Video Tours New England.
While you are relaxing by the lake, take some video and photos and upload them to SplashVision today! We want to see how much fun you’ve had!
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Lobster Pounds
June 11 , 2008
Lobster Pounds
What a 200 dollar lobster looks like
Lobster is the star of
Maine
, and no trip to the eastern seaboards northernmost state is complete without a visit to one of the states plentiful lobster pounds.
Way back when, lobsters were so plentiful that Native Americans used them to fertilize their fields and to bait their hooks for fishing. In colonial times, lobsters were considered "poverty food." They were harvested from tidal pools and served to children, to prisoners, and to indentured servants, who exchanged their passage to for seven years of service to their sponsors.
But as we all know, lobster, especially GOOD lobster is now considered a delicacy. This occurred around World War II, when it was plentiful and affordable enough to be eaten regularly. Because of the supply, and the fact it was considered a delicacy, it was one of the few foods not rationed.
The first lobster pound appeared in
Vinalhaven, Maine
in 1875 and others quickly followed. Today, the thought of eating in
Maine
is rarely considered without having lobster on the menu at least once!
Here is a list of some of the most popular Maine Lobster Pounds!
Bayleys Lobster Pound in
Scarborough, Maine
is considered one of the best! Since 1915 they have been serving delectable dishes (originally from the kitchen window!) http://www.bayleys.com/
Beal's Lobster Pier is another favorite! Located in
Southwest
Harbor
, they (obviously) have lobster, and moorings and boating staples! http://www.bealslobster.com/
Thurston's Lobster Pound in Bernard is located in Bernard, which saeems reminiscent of most
Maine
towns in Stephen King novels and movies. That’s a good thing, by the way! http://www.thurstonslobster.com/
And finally, Abels Lobster pound is noted for celebrity appearances (Martha Stewart appears on occasion). Their lobster is fantastic and their quaint location just north of
Northeast
Harbor
provides indoor or outdoor picnic type seating. They don’t have a website (tsk, tsk) but their phone number is: 207-276-5827.
Take some video of the lobster pound and upload it to SplashVision. Show the rest of the world just how fantastic an awesome lobster pound can be!
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Searsport Maine
June 11 , 2008
Searsport Shores Ocean-front Campground
Extreme Lobster Boil
Searsport Shores Ocean Front Campground is a unique and relaxing vacation destination, or base to explore the mid coast of
Maine
! The nearby hiking, beach fishing, lobster villages, kayaking and sailing make for a perfect getaway retreat!
At
Searsport
Shores
, you can rent a hammock for your site, relax by the fire in the oak-paneled recreation hall, walk the nature trails or enjoy a lecture on Maritime History, Astronomy, Ocean Biology or Crafts.
The best part of
Searsport
Shores
? Every Saturday night in July and August they have a succulent beachfront lobster bake.
It starts in the early afternoon when a fire is built to make a hot bed of coals. Then the staff pulls on the rubber boots and collects fresh seaweed from the shore while it’s still saturated with saltwater!
Shortly before dinner begins, the seaweed is piled onto steel plates and buckets of steamers & mussels, local lobsters, fresh corn on the cob, and mixed bags of sweet onions and potatoes are added to the mix. The whole deliciously good concoction is then baked over the coals while mouthwatering dinner guest anxiously await dinner!
But the finale is just as good as the dinner. Fresh cobblers are often served with locally made ice cream and coffee. Everyone sits around and talks about their voyages and journeys, discoveries and passions.
Go enjoy the lobster and the ocean! We look forward to seeing your crazy adventures here on SplashVision.
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