Let’s be honest. Growing up anywhere in Maine is pretty unique and special. From friends that count as family and winters that can’t be forgotten, those who spent their childhood in other areas can’t understand. While all of Maine is dreamy, we have to argue that the coast offers a little something special. Here are just a few of the things you’ll recognize if you had the experience of growing up near the coast of Maine.
- Most kids were excited about summer, but you knew that it meant your beach would now belong to tourists.
littlelionkat / Flickr You were pretty excited about Labor Day’s un-official end to the summer.
- You knew exactly the implications of forgetting the low tide schedule.
drocpsu / Flickr It’s not pretty.
- But, you also knew that low tide meant a much larger area to explore!
gavinmroy / Flickr So many tiny sea creatures!
- And, you knew exactly where to put your things on the beach to avoid any high tide mishaps.
lonecellotheory / Flickr But, let’s face it - everyone’s lost a towel or two.
- Riding a bike everywhere was normal.
julianmeade / Flickr Even now that you can drive, it always makes more sense to cycle to the beach.
- You knew how lucky you were to be able to search for sea shells year round.
cavalier92 / Flickr Though, it was always better with a grown-up who found the best stuff and handed it over.
- You knew exactly which beaches had sea glass.
mmcothern / Flickr And if you found some, you made sure everyone knew it!
- You knew that ice cream tasted best with lost of of salt air.
andrewteman / Flickr And it’s a bummer when the best spots close after the summer.
- You knew what this is…
waynesphotos / Flickr …and why it occurs.
- You knew that wearing anything but sandals in the summer was just silly.
banky177 / Flickr Nothing like a sneaker full of sand!
- Although, you were pretty much always barefoot.
lynnfriedman / Flickr It’s best to be prepared for coastal romps.
- You always knew when spring had arrived.
kmdphotos / Flickr But, it wasn’t always good news for your roof or car windshield.
- You knew how to navigate tide pools and rocks, because a Maine coast isn’t always sandy beaches.
susannahclary / Flickr And you’ve fallen in at least a few times.
- There’s never a wrong time to be near the sea - in fact, winter might be the best!
doublecompile / Flickr What’s a little coastal freezing wind?
- Nothing is as calming as still water dotted with lobster boats.
ragingwire / Flickr That means home.
For more coastal love, we’ve got this wonderful (and super easy!) walking trail leading to a wonderful beach in Ogunquit!
littlelionkat / Flickr
You were pretty excited about Labor Day’s un-official end to the summer.
drocpsu / Flickr
It’s not pretty.
gavinmroy / Flickr
So many tiny sea creatures!
lonecellotheory / Flickr
But, let’s face it - everyone’s lost a towel or two.
julianmeade / Flickr
Even now that you can drive, it always makes more sense to cycle to the beach.
cavalier92 / Flickr
Though, it was always better with a grown-up who found the best stuff and handed it over.
mmcothern / Flickr
And if you found some, you made sure everyone knew it!
andrewteman / Flickr
And it’s a bummer when the best spots close after the summer.
waynesphotos / Flickr
…and why it occurs.
banky177 / Flickr
Nothing like a sneaker full of sand!
lynnfriedman / Flickr
It’s best to be prepared for coastal romps.
kmdphotos / Flickr
But, it wasn’t always good news for your roof or car windshield.
susannahclary / Flickr
And you’ve fallen in at least a few times.
doublecompile / Flickr
What’s a little coastal freezing wind?
ragingwire / Flickr
That means home.
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