Best Summer Activities in Maine

Summer in Maine is truly something special. From lazy days at the lake to long shopping trips in Newport, there’s something for everyone. While you’re exploring Central Maine, the team at Gram’s Five & Dime Cannabis invites you to stop in and pick up all of your favorite cannabis products before heading out to enjoy your summer day. Here are a few ideas for the best summer activities in Maine and the products to bring along.

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Lake Life

Central Maine is full of beautiful lakes, but if you ask locals what their favorite is, they will likely choose Sebasticook Lake. The lake is located in Newport and offers the perfect opportunity to picnic, paddleboard, kayak, or hike. Another lake option that’s well-loved in the region is Moosehead Lake. The lake is primarily known for its fishing. Top catches include lake trout, brook trout, and salmon.

When you’re at the lake, pre rolls are the perfect cannabis pick. They are small and convenient to take on the go, just take them out of their packaging and light up. Sativa strains will give you a good daytime high and uplift and energize you.

Hitting the Trails

Things to do in Central Maine also include planning to hike areas like Peaked Mountain or the Kennebec Valley Trail. Peaked Mountain has a 2.8-mile trail that’s considered moderately challenging for hikers. The route takes less than two hours, and you’ll reach a top elevation of over 800 feet. For a longer option, the Kennebec Valley Trail consists of more than 40 miles of trails to hike, mountain bike, or ride your ATV. For the truly adventurous, you can access the Appalachian Trail from Central Maine. Maine’s tallest mountain, Katahdin, is typically considered the start or the end of the 2,000+ mile trail.

A discreet and easy way to get a buzz on the trails is to bring along vape cartridges. Vapes are small and usually don’t have an overpowering odor like traditional weed options. Depending on your preferences, vape cartridges come in various hybrid, sativa, and indica strains.

Road Tripping

Maine has a ton of kitschy tourist destinations, making it a fun summer road trip destination. Hop in your car and drive to the best things to do in Maine, including a stop at Miss Portland Diner. This dive restaurant offers classic American fare in an authentic dining car that’s been restored from the 1940s. Another fun and unique Maine destination is Dive-In Theater with Diver Ed. As an interactive dive-in theater experience, guests get the chance to spend two hours watching an underwater extravaganza without getting wet.

While on the go, your best bet for cannabis will be edibles. Edibles are easy to carry, tasty, and can be customized to your desired effects. Edibles take up to an hour or more to work, so plan to pop one before you head out onto your road-tripping adventure. Standard doses of edibles are 5 mg a pop, but you can choose to microdose to get longer-lasting results.

Camping Under the Stars

The best summer activities in Maine are typically located outdoors due to the natural beauty of our state. Locals and visitors fill up our campgrounds throughout summer. The favorite campgrounds in the Newport area include Christies Campground, Moosehead Trail Campground, Sebasticook Lake Campground, Wild Acadia Campground, and Hermit Island Campground. Pitch a tent and hang around with your best friends as you swap stories around a campfire.

Rolling a joint around a campfire is often a favorite among friends. Pick up some rolling papers and your favorite flower strain from Gram’s. Another option is to pick up pre rolls since they are ready to go and don’t require any measuring or assembly.

Festival Season in Maine

Maine has some of the best summer festivals in the country. Festivals showcase the best in local food, music, and culture. A few standout festivals that take place every year in Maine include:

• Maine Lobster Festival
• North Atlantic Blues Festival
• Belfast Harbor Fest
• Maine Oyster Festival

If you’re looking to keep things fun and social, a gummy or hit of a vape may be the way to go when attending a Maine festival during the summer. Both options are also easy to bring on the go and discreet enough to carry around throughout the day.

Visit Gram’s in Newport, Maine, before heading out on any of your summer adventures. We have a comprehensive collection of all your weed favorites. Stop at our dispensary at 36 Moosehead Trail to view our inventory, or order ahead online for quicker pickup.

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