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February 20, 2023
National Park Service/Outdoor Adventures

The Pioneer Trails of Nebraska

Junior Ranger Leif continues his exploration of the Pioneer Trails of Nebraska with stops at Chimney Rock and Scottsbluff National Monument
February 19, 2023
National Park Service/Outdoor Adventures

The Pioneer Trails of Wyoming

Junior Ranger Leif continues to explore Wyoming including Register Cliff, Oregon Trail Ruts, Guernsey State Park, and Fort Laramie National Historic Site
February 18, 2023
National Park Service/Outdoor Adventures

Camping on the Oregon National Historic Trail

Junior Ranger Leif takes you on an epic journey across the Oregon Trail starting with a stop at the National Historic Trail Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming and an overnight...
Charlotte's lobster by lantern light
August 30, 2020
Eats and Drinks

Susan Sarandon and Valerian Lobster among Charlotte’s “Legendary” Appeal

If you go out to eat at only one restaurant on all of Mount Desert Island, go to Charlotte’s. You won’t be sorry. Movie stars and valerian lobster make up...
Thurston's lobster pound
August 29, 2020
Eats and Drinks

Best Lobster Chowder at Thurston’s Lobster Pound

Tucked down against the edge of the water in the tiny little town of Bernard is a lobster legend – Thurston’s Lobster Pound.
C-Ray Lobster
August 28, 2020
Eats and Drinks

Umami Flavor Delights at C-Ray Lobster

C-Ray's lobster roll had a deep umami flavor to the seasoned sauce. It made the sauce a memorable stand out against the other 12 locations we sampled.
Drydock lobster roll
August 27, 2020
Eats and Drinks

The Best of the Best Lobster Roll: Cafe Drydock in Southwest Harbor

The best lobster roll on all of Mount Desert Island is found at Drydock Cafe and Inn in quiet, charming Southwest Harbor.

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