WHY WE STARTED RVING | RV TRAVEL TIPS FOR MAINE | OUR STORY S4 || Ep65
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
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|| THIS EPISODE || In this episode, we share our story of how we got started on this journey to finding our SOMEDAY and give you guys a glimpse back in time to where our life together started!
Here is a list of our favorite places in Maine:
Acadia National Park is a must see when you are in Maine, though it isn’t the only thing on the list, so be sure to check out the other towns and places listed below!
- Bar Harbor
- Sunrise at Cadillac Mountain - one of the 2 places where the sun first touches the US
- Hikes - Beehive Trail is so much fun with ladders and rungs to get you up overlooking Mt Desert Island.
- To see the park, there is a one-way circle. It is a two lane road so you can pull off and stop anytime you want.
Boothbay Harbor - Bar Harbor isn’t all of Maine and if you can’t make it all the way up to Mt Desert Island, we actually prefer Boothbay Harbor. It is quintisential Maine in a smaller town. Other stops on Route 1 that we suggest are Rockport and Camden.
Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, ME - Sunrise at Portland Head Light (preferably with Tony’s Donuts Bismarks and cream horns from Bakers Bench) is a must! Be sure to walk the paths along the water and explore the rocks and old forts still there at Fort Williams.
Old Port of Portland, ME - Porland is awesome for all the foodies out there! We highly recommmend FlatBread as the food is all organic and the pizza is wood fired and the view on the back deck is amazing!
The Lobster Shack - We mentioned our friend Jeff’s restaurant, The Lobster Shack, which is a must stop if you are looking for some seafood and an incredible coastal veiw with your meal!
Do a Lobster Bake - Lobster rolls are great, but for the real experience, be sure to check out a lobster bake or steam them yourself and have someone teach you how to properly eat a lobster! It is quite an experience!
Get out on the water! - No matter where you are, we always recommend that you find away to get out on the water! If you can’t take a tour like we shared in our last episode, look up a local ferry. The ferry from Portland to Peak’s Island on Casco Bay is very inexpensive and takes almost the same route as the pricey tours.
Beaches - Maine also has incredible beaches. Higgins Beach in Scarborough is our favorite for donuts or a picnic, just make sure you are there for low tide. The beach goes from less than 50’ to about 1/2 a mile at low time, and it has great tide pools by the rocks. Corey and I used go all the time in high school, and we walked this beach in our tux and dress after our wedding. We also love Popham Beach State Park, too!
LL Bean - The flagstaff store of LL Bean is in Freeport, ME, and should definitely be a stop on your list. Grab some whoopie pies at Wicked Whoopie while you are there! Whoopie pies are a Maine staple and need to be experieced when there!
Eartha - If you have time to stop, you can check out the Guiness World Record holder for the biggest spinning globe in the world, Eartha in Yarmouth, ME. You can also see it on a drive down Route 1, which we also suggest for a scenic drive up the coast!
The White Mountains - The White Mountains of NH have amazing hikes, waterfalls and the drive down the Kancamagus Highway (Rt 112) is stunnng, especially if you can hit it in the fall with all the leaves changing.
Tolls - One more tip if you are driving up the East coast to get to Maine - don’t cross the Hudson any lower than I-84 or it gets really expensive especially with an RV. Check out our video where we go into more detail about tolls on the East Coast.
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You guys have just majorly earned my respect here. I lost a brother when I was seven and then in my late twenties I took care of my sister, the closest person to me in my life, as she died at home with me from cancer at age 32. I know to a lot of people what I've just written will sound grim and not appropriate for sharing. I'm confident you know that what I'm sharing here grew things in me that I am so grateful for. Avoiding these things isn't an option and the payoff for facing them with love and care is invaluable. Credit to you for not shielding your children from your father's illness. In the light of death all things shine and this fact is now a part of their frame of reference. It's a gift. Thank you for sharing your story.
And thank you for sharing 🙏 that’s an insane amount loss to deal with, especially at a such a young age. So sorry you went through that...
Don’t ever be afraid to share your journey. Authenticity is important.
It isn’t inappropriate to share, being with someone as they die is a privilege. To care for someone before they transition to a new realm deserves respect. 💕
We strive to always be authentic for our audience. Thank you for watching.
Thank you. It was an honor and a privilege to care for Dad in those last 4 years. An immeasurable gift. 😊- Jess
Loved also seeing Nathan & Marisa from Less Junk More Journey.
We loved showing them around Maine!
I love Maine. I climbed out on the rocks at Bass Harbor light in November. There was a wreath on the light. I had the place to myself, but I couldn't take the "perfect" picture because the light was wrong. There were deer in the parking lot. I went all the way to Eastport and took a boat ride to Machias Seal Island to see the Puffins. Sat in 'blinds' and the birds forget you're there and come back to within 15'. The tides at the Bay of Fundy were 25'. Yikes.
Was that all in one day?! We drove up to Eastport on a whim one day from Portland , haven’t seen the puffins though !
My mom passing gave me a kick in the pants and the unexpected extra money to start RVing. Starting local and branching out from there. Not full time. Just playing and making memories. Thanks for having the courage to share that. God bless your channel/career - and the beauty you create. Your heart shows in your art.
Awe man. My dad also passed away from ALS. I quit my full time job to stay home and be my dad’s caregiver along with my daughter who was 4 years old at the time. I was a daddy’s girl, such a difficult time. I was honored to be able to support my dad, and spend his last days with him. My husband (John) and I will be full time RVers in May 2022. Camping with my dad was one of my favorite memories, soon to create new memories with my husband. You both have inspired us to take the leap to be full timers. Now to learn your journey this far, we feel even more connected to you guys! Hope to meet ya one day! Thank you for your inspiration!!
Christie, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. It brings tears to my eyes reading how close our stories are. I was a daddy’s girl as well and though the 4 years I spent caring for him where some of the hardest of our life, I wouldn’t trade a second. I got to know him so much better than most will never know their parents and that was an incredible gift. I’m so glad your daughter was able to be with you during that time as well. So much is modeled before our children when they see us deal with hard and heavy things. We are so happy that you guys are out finding your own SOMEDAY and hope we get to meet you as well! Sending big hugs. 😊 - Jess
Made a point to drive up to Fort Kent a few years ago. Spent 63-73 from Key West to Dayton Beach in the U. S. Coast Guard. Put on 80,000 miles in 6 yrs. Enjoyed your videos. A lot of work goes into the final product.
Glad you have been able to get up there to see it! We love Fort Kent and Key West!😃 Thanks for watching!🙏
Thanks for sharing your story, I lost my dad to cancer and he's the one who cultivated a love for the outdoors. My wife and I homeschooled our five children and we have no regrets because our journey has never stopped. I am blessed because I was able to retire relatively young and we moved south to Florida and we travel regularly, haven't convinced my wife to go full-time but we love our land cruises. I also loved seeing Nathan and Marisa join you!
My wife and I have been RVers for nearly four years now and I've been following lots of UA-camrs since even before buying our first trailer. In that time I never ran across your channel until recently!! I'm binge watching your episodes now and love your message and your story. This particular episode was really heartfelt and loved learning about the beginning of Someday for you and your family. I'm always saying someday myself and trying to find it as well.
Looking forward to many more of your episodes.
Don Haller - Chesapeake Beach, MD
Beautiful story from a beautiful family. God bless you all.
Thank you for watching and joining us in our story. God bless you as well!
My husband and I went about 4 years ago in July to Maine. Landed in Portland..rented a car and went up to Bar Harbor and stayed a week. Amazing! A lot of fog when we went to Acadia but still had a wonderful time! Can't wait to go back in our RV/camper and stay longer.
We're leaving tomorrow on our first rv trip. May God travel with us.
Congratulations! We wish you all the best and safe travels on your first trip!🙌
As new RVers, we were excited to find UA-camrs from Maine. We started a video Marathon of your channel. As we watched your episodes coming back to Maine, we relived our experiences. We have not been there since 2017 and it was only for one weekend. We have a house just outside of Kennebunkport and have not lived in it since 2007. So your videos in Maine were special.
I will retire from the military next year and plan to RV full time for 6 months and head to our home in Maine. The sad thing and most disappointing thing you said in this video was your dismissive tone of Old Orchard Beach. 😾
I know Old Orchard Beach very well, since I grew up there and graduated from HS there. It has 7 miles of beautiful, smooth, clean beach and a great pier over the ocean. Palace Playland is a fun place to go with kids. Please be kind, your trash (my words, not yours) is my treasure. I look forward after over 40 years in the military to walk the clean beach of Old Orchard Beach at Sunrise.
I should have been more clear. These were recommendations for experiencing Maine. OOB is not necessarily something Maine specific . Unfortunately the OOB your used to is probably not the same(by the pier, I’m only referencing the pier area) . The last couple of times we were there (2017) there was a lot of trash, a lot of drug use, and the over all vibe didn’t inspire safety or relaxation, this was during the day. I don’t even need to mention at night what goes down. Thank you for your service, and congratulations on the upcoming retirement! I hope some things have changed since I was there last. We used to go there all the time in high school . I don’t mean to bash OOB , but if someone is there with limited time to experience “Maine” it’s honestly not something I would recommend . In my defense I also didn’t recommend people go to my hometown and go see Sebago Lake. It also is absolutely stunning . Where are you stationed now?
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I’m Stationed in the wonderful state of Texas.
I have family and friends who still live and work there. I agree that the country in general has many areas, to include tourist sites, that have been laden with drug abuse.
However, I respectfully disagree with your general comment about OOB, but that is ok. We all have different life experiences and each view it subjectively. C’est la vie.
I just watched this video. I found your channel a few weeks ago. I enjoy watching your videos. We have something in common, my Mom passed away with ALS. It is rare for a female to have it. I also was not working and spent as much time as I could with her and my son was 4 years old and can remember some time he spent with her. I’m so great full to have that time with her. Robin
Robin, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. It is the most horrific disease on this planet in my opinion. I’m so thankful that you and your son got that time with her like we did with my dad! Thank you for watching and following along with us!😊
Thank you for sharing your lives with us ❤️
Love from Australia 🇦🇺
So very sorry about your father, you are great parents and an insperation to so many
My husband and I used to be bakers at Standard Baking Company, down on commercial street, across from the Casco Bay ferry terminal. it is fabulous! Bread and pastries!!
Awe.. I’m so sorry for your loss.I lost a sister to ALS .
It’s a horrible illness.my husband an I just started on our journey, I’m 62 an he’s 56 we love it but it’s a lot of work .well worth it tho.fixing to go to Colorado then to Grand Canyon.really enjoy watching your videos.you’ll have a beautiful family..safe travels!
I’m so very sorry to hear about your sister. It is one of the worst diseases on earth in my opinion. 😔 Congratulations on hitting the road! We hope you guys have an incredible summer. Thank you so much for watching!😊
I loved this video & probably the main reason I started following y’all months ago. Thank you for being so open & honest about life, struggles & what brought you to this current journey!!! Happy Adventures!!!
Went to Bar Harbor over 30 years ago with our boys and an older pop-up camper. Wasn’t crazy about the campground but loved the park so much and the smaller towns and bays in the area. It was a flooding rain when we left and the road was under construction with a huge drop off between lanes. It was scary, couldn’t see a lot of the time and there was no way we could stop at LL Bean. Loved the lobster, we wen out on a lobster boat tour. Crazy to see lobster rolls at McDonalds. Best wishes.
Great story, and it hits home. I'm 52. I retire at 53 in less than 18 months, hence my channel name. I lost my dad to cancer at the age of 73 about 10 years ago. What was left with my dad that he wasn't able to pass on to me is just priceless. But everything he did pass on to me is also priceless. But he worked right up until that short time in hospice. Thats how my family is, tough as nails. But i'm changing that. I'll be fully retired at 53. God bless you guys. Enjoy every moment. Don't blink. Sorry i got suttin in my eye.
Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your story. No matter the situation or the age, loosing your father is so difficult. We are so happy that you are finding your SOMEDAY now! God bless you as well and happy retirement!🙌
Omg, thanks alot jess I didn't plan on crying 2day. Love ya'll story n family. Just keep living life thru LIVING. 😘
You all are my favorite UA-camrs…! I love watching your journey.
I've been binge watching your videos and enjoying them all! Thank-you so much for your Inspiration to everyone! Keep up the good work! My wife is from Maine (Winslow) and we visit up there often especially Bar harbor.
What an amazing story. I didn’t know about the history but I am grateful for you sharing and for taking care of your dad. Miss my parents every day and love seeing the family first carried out in so many ways. The photography professionalism comes through in all of your videos. Be safe and may God bless you.
Thank you guys so much for sharing your story. Incredibly Powerful, Emotional and I wish everyone in our country could see the example you’re setting. It gives me so much hope for humanity and the direction we as a Nation should be heading together. Compassion, empathy and doing on to others as you would have done on to yourself are all hallmarks of your message. So thank you so much for putting this out there. We all can learn so much from it. Wishing you guys all the best!
Awww. This made me cry so much. So sad. I lost my mom at 49, in a car accident, when i was 7 mo pregnant, i surely can sympathize.
Wow… thanks for sharing! Really helps one understand your content knowing a little more about your reasons for your life choices. I lost my dad to ALS 10 years ago so I can relate to living through that as well. Such a tragic disease.
Thank you for sharing your story on how you got into this life! Very inspiring!
It’s been a journey!
We spent a month in Maine and would have loved more time. When talking National Park sites, don't forget the new one Katadin Woods, but anywhere around Baxter State park is awesome. There is also Roosevelt Campabello, Maine Acadian culture, The Appalachian trail which runs through Baxter and Saint Croix Island, excellent place to see the tides.. We loved Maine. Ah and don't forget can't go to Maine without a trip to Marden's.
I sooo appreciate this information for rving Maine. My wife and I are planning a trip there in September '22 to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I'm a full time photographer can hardly wait to capture some of the beauty that Maine has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of the area!! #MAINE22
May God continue to bless your journey and thanks for sharing a lil bit of your journey with us followers 🙏🏼👍🏼
Good way to see Casco Bay on the cheep is a mail cruse. You ride on the mail boat that takes mail and supplies out to all the islands. Plus a told a little info on the way.
Respect and heart hugs! You have given your daughters the importance and strength of family plus the courage to follow dreams and all of us too, by sharing it all. Thank you!
Really appreciate you saying so. Thanks for watching!😃
Yall are simply awesome. The more I watch, the more I LOVE YALL!
Thank you for watching and for your support!😃
BEAUTIFUL, WHAT A FANTASTIC FAMILY....
Your story really hit me this morning. Now lucky at 70, we are planning our RV trip, to the mainland, with luck we will make to to Maine. Aloha and Mahalo
I am so sorry you lost your dad and nothing can take away that pain, but know he is walking the streets of gold in paradise with the greatest of all....our King of kings ..Jesus.
We love you guys and I love this channel and watching you guys explore this amazing country. We need more !!
Thank you so much for watching and the the joy of knowing we will see him again gets us through the waves of grief that still come today. Until then we will continue to look for the beauty for ashes that we are given. 😊- Jess
Nice to see you in your natural habitat- Maine. We are from NH and have been to many of the places you show, including Portland Harbor and Two Lights. We will be back in NH in Sept to visit family for 2 months before finding our way back to Az. Lobster Shack is always a favorite place. We started full timing in 2004 and have enjoyed rving ever since. A lot of the places you travel to we have been to also. We have found new places to go to because of the You Tubers we watch. Our first summer full timing was 5 months of fun and work in Bar Harbor. We were too young to retire. I thought I was going to die hiking the bee hive, but I made it. Thank goodness the trail down the backside was easy. Yes, Booth Bay is great but almost anywhere along the coast is great. Can’t wait to be back on the coast this Fall. Thanks for this video.
Thank you so much. That was awesome!!!
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing not this video but your lives we love to watch y’all you have helped encouraged us a lot just wanted to say thanks be safe God Bless
This is nice to read, thank you. It’s comments like these that encourage us as well, God bless you too!
You and your family are incredible. Thank you for all the amazing videos. You should have at the very least 100,000 subscribers
I had tears, wow you are the best of us. It takes a huge heart to give like that and knowing you're truly making a difference in a persons life. That impact and the time you shared is priceless. You are an amazing family so much love and passion for what you do. I titally respect and honor that. Wow, thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, Harry, and for your kind words. There was no other choice in my opinion and honestly, I was the one who was blessed by all the time I got to spend with Dad before he passed away. Thank you for watching and for your support. It means so much! - Jess
Loved this video my wife and I love Maine we have only been there three times in our fifth wheel twice to Naples where we stayed on long lake my favorite thing was the loons I love listening to them in the evening. In 2019 we went to Acadia national park it was gorgeous it was October the fall colors were beautiful! I couldn’t have noticing the General Dynamics Bath Iron sweat shirt my wife and I worked at the General Dynamics Electric Boat sister plant down the road in Connecticut we live in Mystic Ct she retired in 2016 and I retired in 2020 Covid kept us home last year and my wife was diagnosed with lung cancer this year she has had surgery and is doing Chemotherapy we are praying we are able to get her back to full health and take the cross country trip we had planned for when we retired. Thanks for sharing your beautiful story loved every minute of it and God Bless you for being there for your father I know how tough that can be my mother had dementia and passed away in March of this year!
What a great story to share - certainly it took lots of courage to open up with some very personal details of your lives. Very inspiring, and I enjoy following your journeys.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching and joining us on our journey!
As ALWAYS wonderful video and very informative. We are sooooooo excited because we are going to ride our motorcycles from Texas to Maine in August. We have wanted to visit the northeast for a LONG LONG time and we are finally going to do it. This video will help us navigate your beautiful state. THANK YOU both.
So glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! You guys are going to have a blast on your trip! Be sure to tag us in some photos so we can see the highlights! Thanks for watching!
💯 Another great video! Thanks for sharing this...Happy Trails! 🥾⛺️
I am so sorry about your dad. I just want to give you a hug. I lost my mom in 2004 to breast cancer. She was told she had 6 months to live and they were right. Very hard to talk about so I know how hard that was to share. Thank you for sharing the story and pictures. ~Rhonda
I’m so very sorry for your loss as well. No matter the age or situation, losing a parent is so very hard. And though I am so thankful for the time we had with Dad as the girls got to know him in such an intimate way, I’m so glad that your mother didn’t suffer for long. Losing them is awful, but seeing them suffer is unbearable. Thank you for taking the time to comment. Sending you huge hugs today! ❤️- Jess
I grew up in Fort Kent! Moved to Bangor in 99 then to Portland in 2000. I currently live in southern NH with my wife and kids! We RV in Maine and NH. You guys are awesome! Love following your family on your journey! We have some great campgrounds here in NH! When you’re back in New England, check us out!!! Safe travels!!
Definitely we will get there soon...Thank you for all the point of interest.
You’re welcome, hope it helps when you visit😃 thanks for watching
Your Maine home-trip vids are at the top of some of my fav vids of y'alls!! You're just an amazing family and awesome individuals!! Stay the course!!! Blessings!! 💕💕💕
Really glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for watching!🙏
That was a beautiful video. I've always enjoyed your channel but this makes me like you guys even more. What a great story of your life and how special that you surrounded your Dad with such love. Thank you!
Our time with Dad was so precious and we would do it all again if we had to. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. It means so much! 😊 - Jess
You have a great channel here! Thanks for sharing your story It is always so hard when you loose someone too soon. You never know when it's your time or someone you Love. Your family is building so many grand memories that you and your children will remember your entire lives. May your journeys be many and fulfilling.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Tomorrow is not promised, so we are going to live the life we want today! 😊 - Jess
Thank you for sharing your story! Your family is inspiring!
Thank you for joining us on our journey! 🙏
I absolutely love your videos, all of them. Pretty cool seeing less junk more journey in some scenes in this one as well. I've been in my motorhome for 2 1/2 years planning to start my traveling next year, hope to see you on the road. Until then safe travels
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! We wish you all the best as you plan to hit the road soon!😃
Ahhhh PEAKS ISLAND. I'm fortunate to have family who live there and you're absolutely spot on. Wonderfully touching video. Great advice. 👍
What a great place to be able to go visit family! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!
What an amazing story. Also a lot of great information about Maine. Looking foward to your next video.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!🙏
Thanks for taking me back to Maine! Visited a few years back and fell in love with your home state.
It is an incredible place!
You made me cry talking about your dad and girls. Such an inspiring life story. Thanks for sharing with us all, it gives one courage to just go for it & live life everyday to the fullest.
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. That is what Dad did for us and we hope that we can inspire others now for him. - Jess
Your family is just the best. Love your attitude and spirit. Keep dreaming big. Good things will happen even if it wasn't exactly what you dreamed.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
I always wanted to see the Lighthouses. It is on my bucket list. Thanks guys for sharing your story. Stay blessed! ❤
You’re welcome! I hope you can make it up there to see them😃
Having travelled to many destinations in the U.S. on the Harley, our trip to Maine was one of the most memorable. No matter where you looked, it was like a Nat Geo photo.
We think it is pretty special!
I still think of you guys when we visit the "beach", glad you guys are happy
Hey man! Hope you and the family are well! We will be back this summer and hope to hang at the old “beach” if we can. We have some amazing memories there! Hopefully we can catch you guys and say hi!😃
Tough one. Lost my brother who was 58 just 3 weeks ago. There's such comfort in looking back and knowing you did your best and that you were there for them. It makes you want to go out and really live your life for them. I agree about the Maine winters, I'm about ready to leave here for the winters but the hubby isn't ready yet. He's a stubborn Aroostook county boy! You left out Kennebunk and Federal Jack's for beers on the deck!
Lori, I am so very sorry. I know your grief is still very raw and the feeling of relief can bring up guilt at times. I hope and pray that you push that guilt aside as it is always a relief when those we love are no longer suffering. Praying for you and your family as you work through this time and find the beauty in life that I’m sure your brother would want you to seek after. Sending big hugs! - Jess
We have been visiting Maine for about 10 years. Our favorite is Boothbay Harbor too! Such a small, charming harbor. Oh, and Ocean Pointe. The sunrise from there is stunning. Thanks for your video.
Man, we will have to add Ocean Pointe to the list with donuts and coffee!
Cool dig's y'all!!! Thanks 😊.
What an amazing story. You’re a breath of fresh air and GOOD PEOPLE ! Thanks for sharing, your vids get me through nasty Ontario winters (like Maine),while our rig is in storage.
Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind words. Hope the spring comes soon for you! 😃
What a wonderful video! And once again....THE PHOTOGRAPHY WAS SPECTACULAR!
So glad you enjoyed it! Maine a a fun place to photograph!😃
Wonderful video!!! Loved all the Maine highlights you showcased here! I live in central Maine, in Madison. Our scenery in central Maine is beautiful in many places too....lots of mountain views, including Sugarloaf.....Thank you so much for sharing your story and the hot spots to visit!
So many amazing places in Maine! I wish we could have shared all of them! We love Sugarloaf! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! - Jess
I love your story and how it lead to your exploration. You had me in tears though!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank You!!! Maine is at the top of the list as is all Of New England. That adventure scheduled for late summer '23. I cried with you as you told the story of your Dad.... Sorry can't help it!!! These videos make you a part of our life and not just another UA-cam channel. It put's a personal touch behind who the FOS family is and it keeps things real....
Thank YOU for watching! Really excited for you to get to Maine! Sorry to make you cry, I didn't realize I was going to get so emotional, bu sometimes it comes out of nowhere. So thankful for all who have joined our FOS family! Thanks for the support and kind words. They mean so much! - Jess
Thank you for a beautiful memory video on such a sensitive part of your lives. We always love your stories and appreciate all your hard work in videos and what yoy have done as a family. Being from NH many thanks for shots of home. Safe and beautiful travels to you all.
We are so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you fir your kind words and support! And we love your home state!😊 - Jess
My eyes are sweating......great video, touching.
Thank you 🙏 that section was a little tough to edit!
What a blessing that you and your family were able to give such precious moments to your dad. I have a good friend that passed of ALS and her family and friends were so incredibly supportive. It meant the world to her. We loved the overview of Maine. We have been a couple of times but not long enough to really enjoy the area. I have had a sailing trip along the coast of Maine on my bucket list for a very long time. Time to plan!!
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, Julie. It is a terrible disease, and I pray consistently that we find a cure. So glad you enjoyed the video, we have done some short sailing trips, but a trip up the whole coast of Maine would be amazing! Thank you for watching! - Jess
I love and respect your family. Thank you for your story.
Thank you for your kind words! Really appreciate you taking the time to write! - Jess
Another home run!!!!! Enjoy your visit.
Thanks so much!😃
What an awesome video guys, Family is everything and to make it back home to family makes it even more special. I enjoyed most the places you mentioned and plan on visiting your friend at the Lobsta Shack. My In laws lived in Bristol for many years and we also have family in Scarborough and Portland. We always enjoy our visits with them in Bristol and will continue to visit family there. We have plans on taking our rig back to Pemiquid lake and Schoodic state park. can't wait. Enjoy the rest of your visit in Maine.
Glad you enjoyed it! Always good to have family in fun places to visit. Be sure to tag us in a photo when you get to the Lobster Shack! Thanks so much for watching!🙏
I’m so sorry your dad and your family had to go through ALS. My brother passed away almost 9 years ago with ALS. He was diagnosed at only 49 and lived with it for 3 years. Thank the Lord he had 5 siblings to help take care of him. It was hard to watch him experience such a horrible disease. He was such a brave soul. I will cherish every day I had with him.
Maine is so beautiful and your photography is excellent. We hope to visit there one day soon. Take care.
Eva, I am so very sorry to hear about your brother. ALS is a monster and in my opinion, the most horrific disease on this planet. Your brother was so very young, but I am so thankful he was surrounded by those who loved him and whom I’m sure he loved very much. The time we got with dad was a treasured gift and I know you and your siblings must feel the same. Hope you are able to get to Maine SOMEDAY soon! It really is pure beauty!😊- Jess
Thank you so much Jess ❤️
I grew up near Calais Maine....way up north, not quite Aroostook county but Washington County
We’ve only been to Calais once that I can remember! Northern Maine is amazing though, it’s like stepping back in time in some areas.
It is like a time capsule..
Thank you for sharing your story. Sorry about your dad. Glad you guys got to spend that time with him.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Our time with dad was a precious gift.😊- Jess
Thank you for sharing , 💔. There is a reason I love your family., so real, so relatable. You are not trying to impress the world with outer “stuff” but with “life meaning” . You are both so humble 🤗, I think you guys have made some incredibly smart decisions in raising your family. Blessed and inspiring. Thank you for the Maine tips!!!! 😍😍😍
Thank you for your kind words. We always hope that our true feelings and intentions are being translated through the screen and it is so good to hear when that is happening. Our priorities of marriage and then parenting and then family have been nonnegotiable throughout our life together and even with all the mistake we have made (there have been many), those priorities will never lead you astray! Thanks so much for your constant support! It really means a lot to us!😊 - Jess
Thank you for your bravery. Not many will open up their lives to others. And who could possibly give a thumbs down. I don't understand. Love yall.....
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. No worries about the haters!😉 I find it is almost always their own hurts and struggles that cause those reactions, so I hope and pray that they find ways to deal with their own pain and grief. Really appreciate your support. It means so much!😊 - Jess
What a fun video to watch!! As a lifelong Mainer who also RVs this was liking watching a movie about my home state. Starting our RV life (road trips when we have time off), has also inspired us to be a tourist in our own state, so some of these tips will be on our list. Acadia is one of our favorite spots and Camden is not to be missed (my favorite town in Maine). Stay at Camden Hills State Park and hike to the top of Mount Battie!! Thank you for sharing the beauty of our state!!! Safe travels!!
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your recommendations, Jill! We will definitely have to check out Camden Hills and we love learning about great hikes!👍
Love y’all. From South Louisiana. Great videos. So inspirational.
Thank you! So glad your enjoying the videos! We haven’t done much in Louisiana yet! We really need to! Have a great rest of the week!
Thanks for the list of places to see, looking forward to seeing as many as we can.
Just get near the coast and you will be happy ! Check out Harpswell/Bailey’s Island it’s a beautiful drive and look up fat boys drive in, in Brunswick (in the same area)
Great information and a great family! Thank you for sharing. You guys are so touching ! Happy birthday to Grandma! YAY! 🥳 🎉 💐
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! And Mimi is a rock star!😊- Jess
Family is the most important part of life. Everything I do is for my family.
Thank you for your advice on crossing the Hudson via I-84.
Absolutely, and you’re welcome! That toll is brutal!
Great video! I’m over here tearing up watching people I don’t even know. But, I’m quickly growing enamored with! You guys are awesome. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to future videos.
Thank you for following along with us and for such a kind comment! Glad you have been enjoying them! 😊- Jess
Love your channel! Have been to Maine-from Texas- but will visit again. Thx for all the great tips in travel there.
Thanks for watching! Glad you have gotten to experience Maine for yourself!😃
One of my most favorite episodes yet. I remember you sharing your dads story previously and I was already in tears as you started to talk about him. Such a beautiful tribute to him and your family that you all are living. We fell in LOVE with the entire state of Maine when we were up there almost 2 years ago and we have so much of that to thank you for. You kindly shared so much of this info with me then too, when we messaged you to let you know we were headed there. Portland Headlight with Tonys donuts is one of our top Maine memories. It's too bad this FL/Hawaii girl couldn't handle the rest of the year (I was freezing even in August) because it sure ranked on the Hawaii level of beautiful sights and people for us. We've even discussed many times owning a cabin up there or just returning with the RV for summers when we are done traveling. Sending big hugs and lots of aloha!!!!
Jen, this comment made me smile so big. Thank you for your beautiful words and following along with us on our journey. And we are so happy that you had such a good time in our home state and that you got to experience some of our most favorite things there. Being in Maine in the summer is the best! Owning a cabin there for the best times of year is a wonderful idea! Thank you again! - Jess
We drove through Maine from St. John NB & HAD to go to Bangor...Hubs is a big Steven King fan (think he was the only one in Bangor when we were there) & I just HAD to go to a place that was named Bangor🤣. Also to a fabulous quilt shop!
We stayed in Wolfe’s Neck Oceanfront Camping & had an ocean side campsite. Got a few good shots there.
Thank you for the video I'm from New England myself got relatives in Bangor Maine and miss it so much it's been 40 years since I've been there can't wait to get back
Really hope you are able to get back SOMEDAY soon! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all the wonderful information. I am excited to go visit when our time comes to get on the road. Safe travels!! ☮️❤️
I hope you are able to hit the road sooner then later, in the mean time just take shorter trips😃thank you for watching , have a great week!
Thanks for the info - my family (me, my wife, and 3 daughters) are looking forward to our first major RV trip in June (we've been camping, but only in tents - up till now ;-), staying in Acadia for 5 days (Blackwoods), then heading to White Lake State Forrest in NH for another 3 days. Been RV-ing vicariously through you folks (and quite a few other UA-camrs) looking forward to our first season RV-ing as a family, and I really appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos as well as the tips I've picked up along the way.
Congratulations on your first big trip! Sounds like you will all have a great time! Tag us in some photos so we can see some highlights!Thank you for watching! Glad the videos have been able to help.😃
Thank you for sharing your story - you are both incredibly selfless and compassionate role models for your daughters!
Really appreciate you saying so. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot!😃
You really made me homesick! Good thing I'm bringing my new immigrant wife home to Dixmont, in fact we're flying to Boston tomorrow and will stop in Portsmouth for the night before motoring up the 95 Saturday morn.
Thanks for showcasing several spots I didn't know about. I'm saving this video and hope to make this summer my wife's best ever.
Oh yeah, SUBBED ya too.
Tim & Irina
You guys are Amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words!🙏
We love York Beach and Marginal Way (RV with Noni and Beard). And speaking of lobster, one of our granddaughters (poptart) is just in love with them.
Those are great spots ! In love with eating them or just them in particular ? 😃
@@FindingOurSomeday She discovered that they taste awesome and loves to eat them!
Thank you for sharing the beautiful of Maine! Thank you for telling us of the love that you have for each other!
Thank you for watching! And there is a lot of love in this RV!😃
So much of home! Thanks for sharing your story! I was in tears . Love the BIW sweatshirt btw, son works for them and hubby has worked for LLBean for over 35 years. The photos were fantastic and the ones of Bar Harbor got me ready for our trip in 2 weeks. We are staying at Blackwoods up there for Mother's Day. Keep it all coming! Love it all!
Thank you so much for watching! Corey's ship in the Navy was made at BIW, and he had a big detailing contract for them a few years before we left! We are so excited for you guys to get up to Bar Harbor! Please tag us in some photos so we can get a little taste of home as well! Thanks again and sorry for making you cry! - Jess
Thank you for this video, it is one of the best you have given your subscribers! My father passed away when he was 55, but I have the memories of our travels he took us on when I was a child. Now, I want to take my adult children and grandchildren to those magical places like Portland, Maine which I fondly remember.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to write. I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad at such a young age but thankful that you got to spend such wonderful time with him. What a gift to give your children and grandchildren. I know he would be very proud.😊 - Jess