😲🥂Maine Oysters, Craft Cocktails, Hard Kombucha, Oh My! Damariscotta, Maine is a Must Visit!

Damariscotta, Maine is a must visit if you love food, fun and fresh oysters! Join us as we taste oysters straight from the Damariscotta river and try Hard Kombucha for the first time!
Watch More Maine Adventures! 🦞 • 🦞🐳 Best Lobster Roll, ...
Liked our twice-weekly episodes in 2021? Join us in the Newstate Navigators Community Challenge and help extend it! For every 10 new members who join at any level, we'll add another month of twice a week episodes. When we reach 100 total members, the change becomes permanent!
www.newstatenomads.com/naviga...
📖 Resources and Links 📖
Visit Maine: visitmaine.com/
Lake Pemaquid Campground: www.lakepemaquid.com/
Damariscotta River Cruises: damariscottarivercruises.com/
Cupacity: www.cupacity.cafe/
Farmer's Market: www.damariscottafarmersmarket...
Lakin's Gorges Cheese: www.lakinsgorgescheese.com/
Maine Booch: mainebooch...
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse: www.bristolmaine.org/parks-re...
00:00 Damariscotta, Maine Intro
00:54 Lake Pemaquid Campground
01:51 How to pronounce Damariscotta
02:14 Oyster Capital of Maine
02:41 Oyster & Wine River Cruise
04:40 Whaleback Shell Midden
05:34 MUST VISIT Cupacity
07:50 Damariscotta Farmer's Market
09:26 Hard Kombucha at Maine Booch
12:24 Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
14:14 Colonial Pemaquid Historic Site
🏞️🦅 Watch all of our Alaska Adventures!
• Newstates Go North: Ou...
🚐 Missed an episode in our 25 episode Mexico series, Viva Newstates? Full playlist here!
• VivaNewstates - Our Me...
🌎 Help us make Twice a Week Videos Permanent! 🌎
Become a member of the Newstate Navigators community to unlock this and many other benefits! From real-time updates to early episode access, plus monthly community donations, there's a membership level and feature we hope everyone can enjoy.
www.newstatenomads.com/naviga...
🚨 *NEW DAY! SUNDAYS @ 6PM ET 🚨 you can find new content from our adventures around the world!
That's right! Every Sunday a new episode of our journey. We'll see you each week! To make it even simpler just click the link below to subscribe to our channel and don't forget to ring the bell!
Newstate Nomads: kzbin.info...
🛒 Visit our new Amazon Storefront! 🛒
Looking for anything you saw in our videos? RV accessories, kitchen, travel, and more. Take a look at our store, easily divided into sections! Plus, with the same great low prices, every purchase helps you support our travels. Thanks for making your purchases through us!
amazon.com/shop/newstatenomads
DISCLOSURE:
We receive compensation for use of our affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
___________ Our Social Links ___________
Instagram 📸 / newstatenomads
Facebook 👍 / newstatenomads
NN Website 🌐 www.newstatenomads.com
#rvlife #travelcouple #roadtrip
We're Howard and Katelyn Newstate, full-time RVers and travelers exploring around the world since 2018. Whether jet setting or in our 2019 Winnebago Navion 24D, each week we take you along with us to discover the people, food and culture of every Newstate we explore.

[@NewstateNomads]

More Adventures from Maine! 🦞kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4XEhKVrr9eCars Thanks for watching! Subscribe now to come along on our journey and discover more amazing places to explore! 🚨 Remember to click the bell for notifications when we post new adventures! 🚨 kzbin.info

[@hikemaine1]

We are currently working our way through your videos. We are part timer RVers and live less than 10 minutes from Damariscotta. Your Maine videos are very well done. You even gave us life long Mainers a few ideas of things to do.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks so much, we're definitely big fans of Maine! If you get the chance, check out Maine Booch in Damariscotta before they close for good at the end of the month! It's one of our favorites from our last trip around the state. 👍 -Howard

[@Monheganer]

I'm from Maine and you picked a great town to visit. Its less commercial and way more fun and mellow and local, off the beaten path.

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Donna! Damariscotta is one of our favorites, though earlier this year the hard kombucha bar closed for good. 😟 We can't recommend the area enough for a great time with less crowds! 👍 -Howard

[@keithsaby8086]

Hello Newstates! Just wanted to thank you for this video. We just back from a 12 day New England / Canada road trip and we have got to say that Damariscotta was one of our highlights. We loved the Damariscotta River Cruise - Oyster and Wine pairing. My wife, Terry, was picking out our "next house" on the river (LOL). The oysters rocked. The wine rocked. Olga rocked. Just a great time. Thank You!!!! Keith & Terry Saby

[@sarahr9181]

My family and I spent 19 years camping at Lake Pemaquid and absolutely LOVED it!! Some of the best memories of my life. Great video as usual!!

[@b1mfua33]

The oyster farming was very interesting,never knew it was done this way. Not an oyster fan,but am a fan of those colourful drinks with the pretty flowers 🌸. Love the lighthouse,they are so beautiful. Glad to see Scout,got to have yummy cheese 🙂. Thank you for this beautiful video. Stay safe ❤️

[@jakeornot6306]

And you can be sure that Scout was given a sample of Lakin's Gorges Cheese that would sit well. Did you hear? There is an upcoming fundraiser on Sunday, October 1, 2023, for hay - the very first step in the creation of Lakin's Gorges Cheese - the best grasses for the cows - at Back Street Bistro in Wiscasset. It should be a lot of fun. I have read that all the rain deep-sixed the hay crop. High quality hay for the winter is vital. The cows are in pasture during grass season, with rotational grazing practices from day to day. (You can see I pay attention. I also love Lakin's Gorges Cheeses).

[@jakeornot6306]

Wonderful, enticing exploration of Damariscotta. It was a thrill to see Waldoboro-based Lakin's Gorges Cheese and Allison Lakin part of the happy finds. It IS great cheese - and isn't Lakin fun!

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Jake! Damariscotta was such a treat to explore, though we heard that the Hard Kombucha shop recently closed. Do you know what happened or if the owner moved away? - Howard

[@kristyh.4235]

How fun! Thanks for another great video!

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

Oh so fun! Can’t wait to explore this area. The oyster & wine cruise - wow!

[@bethb5076]

Great video! What a fun area! Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@ladikmk]

Great video!!! What an amazing place to visit with so many diverse things to see and enjoy. The view at your campsite was absolutely incredible. Bookmarking this video so when I do hit that area I’ll know what not to miss. Thanks so much for sharing. Hope you are well & safe travels!

[@tracyphillips2605]

Oh my gracious - you are enticing me to slow down in Maine! I found your videos searching for Acadia info, but I love all of your coastal Maine stops.I'm going to have to cut our stops in New Hampshire to have more time in Maine. We love to try local food, see beautiful sites. Can't wait to visit all of these places in July :-).

[@bradbury1971]

😀 At 2:46 I’m bringing my boat in behind Chip’s tour boat. Damariscotta river is one of the most beautiful places on earth - we love it!

[@lorirouleau4303]

Great video 🙂 Love Damariscotta, wanted to hear how you were pronouncing it lol! I love my state..Maine is really a gem. Looking forward to next week, Bar Harbor and Acadia one of my most favorite places.

[@terribedingfield6985]

Love all of your videos but the ones in Maine are definitely at the top of our favorites list, we would love to live there someday! I lived in Alaska 4 years in the early 90's so I love those too, got my puppy Jack from Chena Hot Springs area. I also did some work for The Prospector Outfitters in Valdez so I drove the Richardson Highway twice a year and loved it so much!

[@angelandkiki856]

The Oyster farming was SO interesting!…All of the food looked DELISH!…Really enjoy all the background stories you share…Kabobs by the water. YUM 🤤…Safe travels 🙏…Sending hugs 🤗

[@academicasmr9]

Excellent video!!

[@kirksmith1534]

Awesome 🎉

[@kimproffer695]

Maine is soooo beautiful and so quaint! I can’t wait to go back with my husband! ❤️❤️

[@chrishoward4546]

Great work thank you !!!

[@shannonalward217]

I would lose my mind on an oyster/wine pairing cruise! How fun. So looking forward to the Bar Harbor video too!

[@amyheflin143]

Pemaquid Point is my favorite Maine lighthouse. The rock formations and tide pools make for an incredible experience. Can't wait to go back. I hope you make it to Schoodic Point (on the quiet side of Acadia) and Baxter State Park.

[@Blessed2RV]

Scout got cheese! 🤭 Lucky girl. 🥰

[@edrumsas5420]

Great video

[@johnjunge6989]

Super neat place, figured there's food and "drinks"!! LoL. At 75, lighthouse steps are a No Go!! As a novice geologist the granite is super interesting.

[@pglen6042]

Loved Maine, so glad I had my one trip there, visiting friend, did the coast. Sigh.

[@exploringcoasttocoast0203]

Pemaquid was my favorite lighthouse. We sat on a boulder and watched the waves crash right there. And there's a cafe next door where we ate. And there's a building near the parking lot where there was an art exhibit. And I think you can see Monhegan island from the lighthouse. It's about 10 miles off shore. We took a ferry from Port Clyde and spent the night. Artists were everywhere painting. We loved Maine.

[@terryhaynes1596]

Wonderful video and so educational. Interesting how different this oyster farming technique is from that in New Zealand (watched Gone with the Wynns) I haven’t spent much time in the NE part of our beautiful country as we live in San Diego but hope to get their some time in the future.

[@kirksmith1534]

Love it🎉

[@NewstateNomads]

Thanks, Kirk! 👍 -Howard

[@FittingInAdventure]

Thanks for always highlighting if a place is dog-friendly!

[@NewstateNomads]

Of course! Always looking out for our fellow dog travelers! ♥️♥️

[@ericvaneck4296]

There is a October pumpkin and regatta festival every year and we got to go and see the 200 to 2,000 pounds painted and on display. It was a bunch of fun. The farmers market in Portland was really cool place to shop with all the variety.

[@krystyanast.pierre6607]

If your in Maine you have to check out Acadia National Park. So worth it. I was born and raised in Southern Maine. Maybe a hike up to Mount Katahdin. It the end of the Appalachian Trail.

[@tarac5137]

I went to that lighthouse! It was foggy that day though, so didn't get the nice views. Those stairs are something. Bummed I didn't know about Cupacity or the kombucha place when I was in the area.

[@daviscrt]

Great information about the oyster farm. Never knew there was such a thing. How is the solar and batteries working out? Thanks Don

[@virginialemm864]

Another great one, you guys! Although I NEVER acquired a taste for oysters (🥴🤢🤮), I am amazed with the size of the ones you had, and just how fresh seafood can be. Unfortunately, my fav seafood is lobster, so I don’t really get it often. Wonder why?🤔. But, I have “herd” there’s some pretty good lobster up there in Maine! 😉. As always, thanks so much for being such great tour guides and videographers, and please stay safe and happy!

[@BluewaterKeyBoard]

Damariscotta is a great town, to bad you drove by Boothbay Harbor an other great town. Next time in Maine come and visit Boothbay and I will give you a tour.

[@elitepatriot9907]

You should’ve went into King Iders Pub!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

What an interesting trip. The light house is cool. Neat how JQA commissioned it too. Those oysters 🦪 are gonna be a no from me. 😂 I can’t do those. 👍🏼

[@NewstateNomads]

Yes! Anytime we can go up INTO a light house is such a treat. Hahaha exactly why we included other places to eat. 😅

[@gigiscomfortfood]

Beet is healthy red velvet coloring.

[@richardpare3538]

Even better are the scallops and fried clams. Unfortunately,the Baby Maine Shrimp are no longer available.

[@goodvolks2know372]

How far ahead of time do you book your sites? I've followed about 3 of you videos now, and tried to book at the campgrounds you've been at and NOTHING has been available. It worries me because we are hoping to go on the road full time, but aren't finding affordable campgrounds. What are you suggestions for booking and finding good campgrounds?

[@NewstateNomads]

Which campgrounds specifically were you trying to get reservations?Definitely booking as far in advance as you can is advisable, but also be open to alternative campgrounds and options! For example, National Park campgrounds can be very difficult to secure reservations, so we use third party services that monitor for cancellations while also researching alternatives in the area. Boondocker's Welcome is a great membership where private owners host you on their property, frequently with electric and water available for a very small fee. Happy to answer other questions you might have, and thanks for watching! 👍🏻 - Howard

[@pglen6042]

Only way I like oysters is in oyster stew, yum

[@drinkinslim]

"A place of many fish. And it rings true as 80% of the state's oysters are harvested from this river." Me: What about the fish? 😂

[@NewstateNomads]

Oysters are shell FISH. 😉

[@drinkinslim]

I suppose you could put some fins and a tail on them 😭

[@daysinthelivesoflovehiphop9072]

Watching your video I only noticed one dog what happened to the other one?