Visit Downeast Maine
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Cutler Coast Public Reserve
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This historic region is the perfect spot for a non-mountain coastal hike.
The Woodworth preserve
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Off the beaten path, the Woodworth Preserve features lush evergreen forests and picturesque coastal scenery in the heart of Pleasant Bay.
Acadia Carriage Road Tour
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Avoid the difficulty of parking at Acadia and catch the carriage road tour on your bike!
Down East Sunrise Trail
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From Ellsworth to Calais, the Down East Sunrise Trail offers some of Maine’s best natural beauty!
Aroostook River Ride
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Take a ride through the potato blossoms up in the County!
Maine Coast Sardine History Museum
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Local Museums Ruggles House Historic Home Museum Location:146 Main St, Columbia Falls, ME 04623 Hours:Tuesday – Thursday 11-3 Phone #:(207) 483-4637 Maine Coast Sardine History Museum Location:34 Mason Bay Rd, […]
Gates House
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Visit this historic house in Machiasport for a look into the past
Tides Institute & Museum of Art
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You’ll want to check out this innovative Museum located on the U.S. & Canada border!
Great Wass Island
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Enjoy this spectacular gem of Downeast Maine
Wild Blueberry Turkey Burger
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Yummy Wild Blueberry and Brie Burgers
Wild Blueberry Hot Wings
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Walk on the wild side with these wild blue wings.
Wild Blueberry Cheesecake
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Love Cheesecake? Try this delicious wild blueberry version and make even dessert into a healthy treat.
Wild Blueberry Pancakes
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Nothin warms up breakfast like wild blues.
Wild Blueberry Muffins
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If you haven’t has hot wild blueberry muffins this week, what are you waiting for?
Blue Lifestyle
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Blue Lifestyle Filmed by James Austin, Sam Woodward, and Jacob Hougham Edited by Seth Christman and Matthew Carlson https://youtu.be/sniVmEcN1Bc
The Future of the Wild Blueberry
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The Future of the Wild Blueberry Filmed by Sam Woodward and Jacob Hougham https://www.youtube.com/embed/3DYCe8qvutk
Burke Hill Farm
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Fresh Blueberries At Burke Hill Farm Filmed by Jason Dignan https://www.youtube.com/embed/WTAq8seJ1aY
Wild Blueberry Land
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Wild Blueberry Land Filmed by Jim Burby and Dojia Wang https://www.youtube.com/embed/7nqcRcjCjaE
Blueberry Country
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Blueberry Country Filmed by Jessica Huff https://www.youtube.com/embed/iRt2pV1hafY
Wild Blueberry Health Benefits
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Wild Blueberry Health Benefits Filmed by Alyssa and Frank https://www.youtube.com/embed/AKToa-dAxIE
Burke Hill Farms
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Burke Hill Farms Filmed by Niki Oakes https://www.youtube.com/embed/pxcb42mZPMY
Blue Sky Produce and Lynch Hill Farm
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Blue Sky Produce and Lynch Hill Farm Filmed by Annie Hepburn https://www.youtube.com/embed/dzkJBT9oa08
Alfred and Rodney Bushway on Health
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Alfred & Rodney Bushway on Health Filmed by Kaleb Penn & Bruce Wilson
Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries
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Passamaquoddy Wild Blueberries Filmed by Ian Donnelly & Dan Ackerman https://www.youtube.com/embed/7o1CispRR70
Lawrence Lord’s Farm Museum
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Lawrence Lord’s Farm Museum Filmed by Paul Kurnick & Rob Millett https://www.youtube.com/embed/Px7Db1cXJGM
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND NUTRITION
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One benefit of university research has been the growing awareness of the scientifically verified health benefits of wild blueberries.
UMAINE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
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The University of Maine has been involved in blueberry research since 1898, but it was not until the 1940’s that they purchased a farm specifically for blueberry research.
CIVIL WAR AND BLUEBERRY CANNING
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Civil War and Blueberry Canning The development of modern food preservation techiques, from Louis Pasteur’s works to the invention of home and industrial canning played a key role in the […]
Wild Blueberry Raking Story
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A video about wild blueberry raking stories documented by Jacob Hougham.
INDIGENOUS CULTURE OF WILD BLUEBERRIES
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The first cultivators of wild blueberries were local indigenous people, going back at least 10,000 years.