Darin Strickland, a Virginian, and writer for the Virginia Sportsman Magazine enjoys our town Camden Maine so much so, that he was inspired to write about it. He wrote a beautiful story about this incredibly unique area in the March 2010 issue complete with beautiful photography of the Maine Coast and windjammer schooners.

“Along Maines’s Atlantic coast, Route 1 winds through the picturesque countryside – a scenic byway that hugs the coastline and skirts quaint seaside villages and towns.  For the summer tourist, it serves as a springboard to Maine’s coastal vacation destinations and a direct route to popular Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. However, there is one town on Route 1, that won’t be bypassed and ignored as it requires you to drive through its main street and take notice as you do.

Camden’s Main Street and Route 1 are the same. Lining the way, historic and stately Federals, Capes, and Victorians with architectural details such as widow’s walks and bay windows; some with carriage houses.  These centenarians are the first to quietly announce this town has been receiving the affluent for a long time.”

Click to read his entire story which includes some history, culture, activities and of course lobster….

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Photo taken by Darin Strickland.