Krissy

This trail discovery was cool because once I found it, it just kept going. It kept leading me to more what felt like secret trails and it makes you feel like you're in an alternate universe. Once I researched it more, I found out it's actually a pretty popular destination filled with even more run-off trails. Check these out.

he "pho community" as I call it, is growing in popularity lately and I finally jumped on board once I tried this place. PHOever Maine in Portland might just be your new favorite Vietnamese.

Maine seafood places are typically all just as good as the next one. BUT there's a few seafood shacks that just rise above the rest of them.

Once summertime hits here, Maine beats out any state in the summer, but that's the exact reason our 'Vacationland' slogan isn't 1000 percent accurate in my opinion. Here's some more accurate ones that are brutal but honest.

Bridge Streat Food Park Westbrook, Maine. Over 20 local food trucks (including my favorite Barry Larry's), line up in the Westbrook Community Center parking lot for anybody who can make it.

There's been multiple pizzerias Dave's put on the map and given massive amounts of business too yet the owner wouldn't want it. Remember the infamous Dragon Pizza review in Somerville, Mass? That didn't go well for anyone.

Don't you hate it when that happens? When A place you love to go to with your buds just shuts down and you find out the hard way? Jameson Tavern in Freeport, Maine was gone too soon my dudes.

I cannot stress roller blading as an adult enough. If you're afraid you'll look too silly doing it, you're wrong.

With all of Portland's ocean views also comes all of the smells, and let me tell you they can get BRUTAL. Only real Mainer's will cringe when I say fisherman’s bait and these 3 other words.

Maine loves having pets. Everybody here has either a cat or a dog or some combination of both and it's hilarious but also insanely endearing.Let me break down the 3 biggest common denominators only true Maine dog mama's are going to understand.

Maybe you're here because you wan't to see if your own thoughts add up with mine. I can promise they won't, but there's always that one percentage of locals who agree with me that red snappers just aren't it.

Portland may not be the best city to find an authentic bagel in (unless you go to Forage Market), but you'll find some authentic, really delicious ice cream shops like Sammy's.

Bobbles & Lace is one of those shops I'd consistently drive past on a daily basis and say to myself "one day I'll get in there" (we all know that feeling). Well, I finally made it in there and I'm kicking myself for not doing it sooner. Look at this:

The best part about Portland, Maine is the diversity of original breweries we have here. We're absolutely a foodie and drink town which makes it possibly a bit easier not to realize some of the best ones have closed down. Did you know Sebago Brewing in Portland is gone?! Here's a few more.

Maine literally looks like vacationland in the summertime and if you do your exploring right, you can find some seriously cool spots in nature not everybody knows about. Here's mine.

Fancy, expensive gifts are awesome to show mom you appreciate her, don't get me wrong. Though, I grew up in a time where hand made gifts and DIY cards hold entirely more meaning than a store bought gifts. Here's some really creative, thoughtful, Maine based Mother's Day DIY gift ideas.