Lisa Sicard

Lisa moved from Southern New England to the rural mountains of Maine in 2020 with her husband. Drawing from her hands-on experience with slower-paced rural living, she shares the beauty, honest realities, and simple pleasures of life in the Maine woods, along with their rural travels across the United States and abroad.

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Rural Health Clinics in Maine: Real Benefits ( & Honest Challenges) After 6 Years

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For those of us living in rural Maine, healthcare access often means weighing convenience against what’s available locally. Since moving to Western Maine in 2020, we’ve relied on our local rural health clinic for routine care, and it’s been a pleasant surprise compared to our suburban Rhode Island days. No more fighting city traffic or […]

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Rural Tourism: Exploring Authentic Experiences In Rural Areas

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Rural tourism offers a unique opportunity to live authentic experiences in off-the-beaten-path locations. Are you seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature? Look no further. In this blog post, I will explore the wonders of rural tourism, from picturesque landscapes to caverns and encounters

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Top 10 Exciting Moments at Rural King Store on Our Florida Road Trip

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Finding yourself in a new rural area with no Rural King near you can be disappointing. But when you stumble upon one during your travels, the excitement is unparalleled. The anticipation builds as you enter their rural store, knowing you’re in for a one-of-a-kind experience that regular stops just can’t match. We were so excited

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Howe Caverns and Zipline: Two Adventures in One Day to Enjoy

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Some day trips blur together. Our visit to Howe’s Cavern and Zipline didn’t. It felt like two adventures packed into one stop, part cool underground wonder, part up-in-the-air excitement. We started our trip at Howe’s Cavern and Zipline below ground, where the air changed, and the outside world went quiet. Later, we clipped in outside

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Maine Flowers That Thrive in Short Summers and Cold Winters

Maine Flowers That Thrive in Short Summers and Cold Winters

Rural Area Living, Gardening in Western Maine / By

Pretty flowers are easy to buy. Getting them through the unpredictable spring and summer flower season in Maine is the hard part. If you want a yard that looks good without constant replanting, start with varieties that can handle cold winters, short summers, and mixed-up soil. That matters even more in the rural western mountains

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