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Kayaking Trip to Maine
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Kayaking Vacations
Posted by Lisa Marie Mercer on 19th, May 2012
Maine Kayaking Vacations
Coastal Maine was one of the first North American destinations visited by European fisherman,
explorers and pioneer settlers.
Then, during the...
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Kayaking Vacations
Posted by Lisa Marie Mercer on 19th, May 2012
Maine Kayaking Vacations
Coastal Maine was one of the first North American destinations visited by European fisherman,
explorers and pioneer settlers.
Then, during the second half of the 19th century, the newly industrious
United States developed the concept of leisure time.
The coast of Maine became one of the first
vacation destinations, thus its nickname, "Vacationland.
" People came from all parts of the globe for its
waters.
Unlike Nick in Casablanca, they were not misinformed.
Kayaking trip | Sea Kayaking
During this era, only the wealthiest citizens could afford to travel.
Many used their private yachts and
power boats to explore the Maine coastline.
By the middle of the 20th century, an improved economy
made vacationing accessible to more North American citizens.
Within the same time frame, kayaking, a
water transport method developed by Native Americans, evolved into a popular recreational sport.
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